NSTA joins UMA in supporting CERTS Act
The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) continues its pursuit to secure relief for the student transportation industry by joining the American Bus Association, the United Motorcoach…
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Illinois adds COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation presumptions
Illinois law now extends workers’ compensation coverage to include COVID-19 as a work-related condition. Illinois became the fourteenth state to pass a sweeping presumption law…
SBA now accepting new applications for EIDL
After several weeks of only accepting applications from the agriculture industry, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is now accepting applications from qualified small businesses.
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FMCSA extends waiver for CDL and CLP holders
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended a waiver for commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders whose licenses or medical…
Reopening America bill proposes return to work bonuses
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) introduced the Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020 today. Of passed. the bill is…
A small step forward for PPP flexibility: House votes for modifications
Today House lawmakers approved the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, a measure that will modify the Paycheck Protection Program to address the concerns of…
Motorcoaches Rolling for Awareness | A Photo Gallery
May 13, 2020 saw more than 1000 motorcoaches looping through the federal area of Washington, DC, past the White House, Capitol, and the National Mall.…
Feds propose further crackdown on drivers using illicit drugs and alcohol
Washington, DC – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed today to prohibit State Driver’s Licensing Agencies from issuing, renewing, upgrading, or transferring a commercial…
House leaders consider loan fund for bus companies to secure essential service
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR) requested that…
Workers’ comp payroll exclusion coming soon for employees not working
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) is preparing a “reporting code” that will be filed soon for approval by state insurance commissioners. Businesses that…