Change aligns Minnesota CDL testing rules with federal requirements
For the past decade, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety has required commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders to complete the general knowledge, passenger and school…
Trans-Bridge Lines turns Safety Week into focus on ‘safety in every situation’
For Trans-Bridge Lines, the company’s Safety Week has become a tradition of focusing on “safety in every situation.”
This year, Safety Week 2023 was a …
Will the U.S. Supreme Court reel in the federal regulators?
What do herring fishermen and the motorcoach industry have in common when it comes to federal regulators? The answer is, a lot.
Like herring fishing…
FMCSA proposes a Safety Measurement System redo
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a notice proposing revisions in its approach to Safety Measurement Scores (SMS) when identifying carriers for intervention.
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Biden’s infrastructure law increases funding for safety grants to states
With fatalities from commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes increasing sharply, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is awarding over $463 million in safety grants.
The…
‘Bus bandit’ going to prison for stealing motorcoaches
After years of stealing motorcoaches, an Ohio man dubbed the ‘bus bandit” is finally headed to prison.
Derrick Lamont Jones, 57, of…
Motorcoach industry’s top mechanics and drivers honored at EXPO
Each year, UMA Motorcoach EXPO spotlights the best of the best when it comes to mechanics and drivers with two of the most challenging competitions…
FMCSA awards $76M in grants to improve safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has awarded more than $76 million in grants to states and educational institutions to enhance commercial motor vehicle…
Alert! Brake Safety Week inspections ahead
This year’s Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Aug. 22-28. During Brake Safety Week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors emphasize the importance of brake systems by…
FMCSA considers amending windshield area for safety devices
In a notice of public rulemaking, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to…