Top motorcoach drivers to compete for industry honors at 2027 UMA EXPO
Registration is now open for UMA’s premier driver skills competition, where safety, professionalism and precision take center stage in San Antonio.
Category: NewsFlash
Federal crackdown targets CDL training fraud, expands veterans’ licensing pathways
Federal officials target noncompliant CDL training schools while expanding licensing waivers designed to help military veterans enter commercial driving careers.
FMCSA revisits proficiency exam requirement for new motor carrier applicants nationwide
FMCSA plans to revive a proposed proficiency exam for new motor carriers before granting operating authority, replacing the current self-certification process.
FMCSA registration center assists carriers with Motus, licensing and safety questions
FMCSA reminds motor carriers to use its registration contact center for Motus support, licensing assistance, medical programs and registration questions.
North Carolina bans third-party litigation funding in first-of-its-kind state law
North Carolina becomes first state to ban third-party litigation funding, a reform supporters say could help reduce claims costs and insurance premiums.
PBA annual conference brings industry leaders together in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains
More than 200 operators, vendors and tourism partners gathered for education, networking, familiarization tours and leadership transitions at PBA’s annual conference.
FMCSA streamlines compliance rules for carriers, drivers and electronic logging devices
Three new FMCSA rules reduce paperwork by eliminating outdated requirements for inspection reports, CDL self-reporting and ELD manuals.
UMA Sales Summit helps operators strengthen skills and grow charter business success
UMA encourages operators to invest in sales training before early-bird registration ends, helping front-office teams convert more charter opportunities.
UMA Board creates task force to address rising insurance costs
UMA’s board approved a special task force to pursue tort reform and address escalating insurance costs affecting operators.
Senate Committee moves to expand National Park fees for foreign visitors
A Senate committee approved legislation providing $9.5 billion for national park repairs, funded partly through expanded visitor surcharges.