Category: Industry News
BANY works to support members at center of COVID-19 pandemic
Motorcoach operators in New York are in the U.S. epicenter of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Andrew Cuomo reported March 25 that more than…
Former driving school owner pleads guilty to bribing CDL examiner
James F. Welburn, former owner of American Truck Driving Academy in Lee County, Alabama, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit bribery in relation to federal…
Five steps to protect your bottom line during coronavirus crisis
For years, Jim McCann has taught the steps businesses can take to improve their financial health to weather a downturn in the economy. But no…
Maryland man sentenced to prison for altering emissions control devices
Brian Mellott of Cumberland, Maryland, has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to installing “emissions defeat devices in its commercial motor…
SBA loan application is lengthy but worth getting started right away
The announcement that SBA Disaster Loan funds are available offers hope for assistance, but for operators who’ve never before applied, the process can appear intimidating.…
What operators can do to reduce finance and insurance costs now
One of the most important actions operators can take during the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak is to manage their cash flow…
Academy Express agrees to voluntary settlement of ADA complaint
Academy Express has agreed to settle with the U.S. Department of Justice over a complaint that it failed to provide wheelchair-accessible bus service as required…
Human trafficking creates liability concerns for businesses
A federal civil suit seeks damages from 12 hotel chains for allegedly ignoring warning signs of human trafficking in violation of federal laws. A briefing…
