Category: Industry News
Coalition of associations lobby for STOP Act
The United Motorcoach Association joined organizations representing all segments of the national school bus community in writing Congress to support the STOP for School Buses…
The King of the Bus Nuts
The New England Bus Association Hall of Fame Award is given to one person each year who has made noteworthy contributions to the industry. This…
Operators to discuss FMCSA Portal in UMA Town Hall Meetings
The FMCSA Portal & Your Business
UMA is hosting three online Regional Town Hall meetings for motorcoach operators just after Labor Day. The topic will…
FMCSA proposes streamlined procedures for licensing new drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a rule that would grant states greater flexibility in conducting skills tests for individuals seeking commercial…
Americans with Disabilities Act: ’Just common courtesy codified’
How well are the charter and tour industries making travel accessible to people with disabilities? There may be room for improvement, said Laurel Van Horn,…
Southeast operators on standby for hurricane season
National forecasters are predicting a “near-normal Atlantic hurricane season” this year. When it comes to hurricanes, however, “normal” is not necessarily good news–that category could…
Can tipping apps boost driver retention?
Tipping apps have become the rage in the service industry, being used by everyone from hairdressers and nail technicians to musicians and massage therapists. They’re…
Massachusetts trooper sentenced for overtime fraud
Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Gary Herman was sentenced on June 20 in an ongoing investigation of overtime abuse at the Massachusetts State Police (MSP).…
Canada’s late ELD requirement will be easy for most operators
by Hal Mattern