These are fun days for your U.S. senator or representative. That’s because the annual transportation appropriations bill is making its way through Congress. The bill…
FMCSA: Underachiever
In its relatively short life, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has largely been a disappointment. When it was created on the first day of…
New rules for vans, ‘camionetas’ are said to be close
TAMPA, Fla. – It has taken nearly 3.5 years, but the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is on the verge of issuing rules that will…
FMCSA: Underachiever
In its relatively short life, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has largely been a disappointment. When it was created on the first day of…
New rules for vans, ‘camionetas’ are said to be close
TAMPA, Fla. – It has taken nearly 3.5 years, but the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is on the verge of issuing rules that will…
The importance of communicating with Congress
By Doug ThomasJefferson Government Relations
Not long ago, representatives of the major airlines returned to Congress seeking another bailout to bolster their slumping industry.…
Cooperation marks bus associations’ lobbying efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With Congress moving quickly to tackle the Bush Administration’s $247 billion public transportation and highway reauthorization bill, the two associations representing motorcoach…
The importance of communicating with Congress
By Doug ThomasJefferson Government Relations
Not long ago, representatives of the major airlines returned to Congress seeking another bailout to bolster their slumping industry.…
Top FMCSA officials get industry briefing
RANDLEMAN, N.C. – Top officials from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration who regulate the coach industry got a comprehensive briefing on the industry at…
Transit competition, safety are industry targets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The long-term viability of the U.S. motorcoach industry is being threatened by two critical public policy issues: Transit competition and safety enforcement.…