2021 brought major legislative wins – and some unfinished business
As we near the end of 2021, it is an appropriate time to take stock of the legislative efforts on your behalf, unfinished business, and…
Single audit not required for CERTS recipients
The U.S. Department of Treasury has confirmed that the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Program grant recipients are not required…
Pandemic insurance could be in your future
A federal insurance backstop for future pandemics could become a reality if the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA), introduced by Rep. Carolyn…
What bus companies need to know about ADA requirements
Old habits die hard. It’s the time of year when over-the-road bus operators would traditionally file their ADA annual reports (49 CFR part 37(h)). However,…
House Members seek tax exemption for CERTS funds
Washington – The motorcoach industry took a major step forward this week when four U.S. House Members led a bipartisan effort to exempt grants under…
Final CERTS grant awards currently being distributed
Washington, DC – The U.S. Treasury Department is advising they have completed reviewing the remaining CERTS applicant pool and have determined the amount…
Industry faces challenge as it seeks $6B more in CERTS aid
Negotiations are beginning on the upcoming “reconciliation bill,” and the motorcoach industry is once again seeking the balance of funding that was reduced in the…
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…
FMCSA Medical Review Board approves plan for drivers with monocular vision
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s five-member Medical Review Board approved a proposal earlier this week to eliminate the current exemption process for commercial…
President signs measure extending PPP applications by 60 days
President Joe Biden signed the Paycheck Protection Extension Act of 2021 into law today. The new law extends the filing deadline for Paycheck Protection…