Lease/Interchange–finally, a rule we can live with
The long-awaited revisions to the “Lease and Interchange of Vehicles; Motor Carriers of Passengers” was released last month with an industry sigh of relief.
The…
FMCSA proposes expanded flexibility in driver hours of service
Washington, D.C.—If made final, a proposed rule would allow passenger carrier drivers and their companies a bit more flexibility in complying with hours of service…
Congress returns from August recess
“You do not examine legislation in the light of the benefits it will convey if properly administered, but in the light of the wrongs it…
The National Park Service Saga Continues
UMA pursues preservation of charter bus exemption
On July 29, the United Motorcoach Association filed comments with the National Park Service regarding their current proposal…
The Dog Days of Summer – August Recess
While your U.S. Senators and House Representatives are away trying to escape the D.C. temperatures, let’s look at a few bills introduced before the August…
Summer is a good time to brush up on tire safety
If the past few weeks have been any indication, we’re in for a very hot summer. While you should always keep a close eye on…
Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act – Hope?
Many National Park Service (NPS) parks, battlefields, recreation areas, memorials and historic sites have a backlog of maintenance issues ranging from outdated, unsafe electrical and…
Trucking group pushes Congress toward more mandates
The Trucking Alliance, a confederation of predominantly large trucking companies such as J.B. Hunt, U.S. Xpress, Knight Transportation, Swift and Maverick, among others, is urging…
Regulatory Roundup
While Congress is just returning from a recess, it is a good time to catch up on the regulatory front.
Hopefully, you had an opportunity…