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…
How INVEST in America Act could impact motorcoach operators
The INVEST in America Act is a five-year, $715 billion surface transportation reauthorization and water infrastructure bill intended to reimagine U.S. roads, bridges, transit, rail,…
Tire safety crucial as motorcoaches begin rolling again
As motorcoaches begin rolling again after being parked during much of the pandemic, it’s time to think about tire safety.
That reminder comes from Luke…
FMCSA shuts down Alabama towing company, driver operations for safety violations
An Alabama towing company has been ordered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to immediately cease all interstate and intrastate…
FMCSA orders two Montana carriers to cease all operations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered two Montana carriers to cease all operations after the agency found numerous safety violations, including letting…
Wisconsin motorcoach operator closed doors in 2020 — he’s not alone
Patrick Marks has been in the motorcoach industry for nearly 40 years, joining the Wisconsin company started by his father and building it into a…
6 takeaways from UMA Safety Management Seminar
Last week I attended the UMA Safety Management Seminar. This annual event, made virtual for 2020, drew its biggest crowd yet, with nearly 300…