Category: Industry News
Feds preempt California meal & rest break rule for passenger-carrying CMV drivers
Washington, DC – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA) released their determination regarding California’s Meal and Rest Break (MRB) as it pertains to passenger…
Two airport shuttle operators permanently park buses
Ride-sharing services a factor in their demise
Two airport shuttle operators—one with a global network—turned off their engines at the end of 2019.
Competition from…
Irizar builds the foundation for its share of the U.S. market
by Hal Mattern
During the first few years after introducing its i6 motorcoaches in the U.S. market, Spanish manufacturer Irizar relied on a third-party company…
CBD can jeopardize your CDL
Even products labeled as THC-free may cause positive drug tests
The market for products containing cannabidiol (CBD) has exploded since the federal government legalized products…
Diecast replica buses are more than toys
Jeff Silver is a self-professed “bus nut” whose enthusiasm formed when he was behind the wheel as a summertime tour bus driver and guide for…
State judged not at fault in bridge collapse caused by oversized truck
A trucking company’s attempt to shift partial blame for a bridge collapse was denied by the Washington Supreme Court.![]()
FMCSA postpones Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse queries after rocky start
Washington, DC – As reported in yesterday’s Member Newsletter , many motor carriers continue to incur challenges querying the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse…
