UMA lawsuit seeks court review of new driver rule
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The United Motorcoach Association has filed suit to stop a new federal rule that requires expanded training for beginner over-the-road bus and…
Doing more
There are small but disconcerting signs that the safety performance of the motorcoach industry is not all it could be. The most obvious came during…
Roadcheck checks more buses, more violations found
WASHINGTON – A record number of motorcoaches were inspected during International Roadcheck 2004 last month, with a slightly higher percentage being put of service for…
UMA petition seeks to change new rule
WASHINGTON – The United Motorcoach Association has formally requested the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to reconsider its new rule requiring training in four specific…
Roadcheck checks more buses, more violations found
WASHINGTON – A record number of motorcoaches were inspected during International Roadcheck 2004 last month, with a slightly higher percentage being put of service for…
Security technology report coming
CHICAGO – A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration official says the agency plans to have a study of transportation security technologies ready by Oct. 1.The…
No mandatory safety briefings
WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has decided against developing regulations that would require motorcoach operators to conduct passenger safety briefings.In a letter…
Security technology report coming
CHICAGO – A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration official says the agency plans to have a study of transportation security technologies ready by Oct. 1.The…
No mandatory safety briefings
WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has decided against developing regulations that would require motorcoach operators to conduct passenger safety briefings.In a letter…
Illegal dumping brings arrests
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Two drivers for a Maryland-based motorcoach company have been arrested and charged with illegally dumping lavatory waste into a storm water…