President Trump and Congressional Leadership Agree on $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
The news outlets are abuzz about…
Category: The Docket
Is a possible ELD exemption for small fleet operators on the horizon?
On May 23, 2018, Representatives Collin Peterson (D-MN), Greg Gianforte (R-MT) and Steve King (R-IA) introduced H.R. 5948: “Small Carrier Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act…
CMV drivers under 21-years-old may soon be a reality
So, is the neighborhood kid who mows your lawn ready to drive your motorcoaches?
While bus and motorcoach companies are frequently asking their insurance…
Seatbelt retrofitting determined infeasible
As Canadian operators grapple with increased public demand for seatbelts on motorcoaches, the question of retrofitting older buses with belts has surfaced.
While Transport Canada…
Court ruling favors company in medical marijuana case
Michigan’s Court of Appeals has ruled against a woman whose offer of conditional employment by a public entity was rescinded after she tested positive for…
H. RES. 109 – Green New Deal
Pundits may be having a field day with the Green New Deal but don’t dismiss it too quickly
I have received a few inquiries regarding…
Rep. Lipinski announces new legislative assistant for transportation and infrastructure
Alex Beckman has joined the staff of Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-IL) as his Legislative Assistant for transportation issues. In addition to leading on the Congressman’s…
Motorcoach operators feeling ramifications of deadly NY limo crash
The fatal October crash of a stretch limousine in New York has produced an enforcement crackdown on all passenger carriers, a tug-of-war between state and…
Taking to the Hill
Motorcoach operators plan for unified day of meeting legislators, explaining their side of issues
The term “old-fashioned shoe leather” doesn’t necessarily apply just to journalists…
Infrastructure Bill…maybe?
Are our federal legislators about to get busy addressing the nation’s infrastructure needs? Maybe.
First, why is infrastructure legislation important to the bus and motorcoach…