James Wang: 4 things that are killing the bus industry
There are four things that are killing the motorcoach industry. Things that are literally still causing privately owned bus companies to close their doors, even…
NTSB investigator explains role of tires in fatal minibus crash
Most crashes never have just one cause, but in the case of the fatal 2020 Southern California bus crash, the state of the tires played…
Pacific Coachways President Tom Giddens’ passion for buses began at church
Tom Giddens’ love of buses began at church.
When his pastor bought a brand new Carpenter school bus to take the Lutheran congregation’s Young Believers…
New training requirements for CDL drivers go into effect in February
Drivers interested in acquiring or upgrading a commercial driver’s license (CDL) soon will be required to complete additional federal training before taking the driving test.
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Restored Scenicruiser brings back memories at EXPO
Stepping up into a 1954 Scenicruiser brought back memories for Alan Thrasher, recalling driving a version that had been outfitted with bunks and converted to…
NHTSA safety recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced recalls of buses and motorcoaches manufactured by Motor Coach Industries, Micro Bird and Blue Bird.![]()
Industry briefs: December 1, 2019 edition
Martinez leaving FMCSA
Ray Martinez left his position atop the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration at the end of October after 18 months as administrator.…
Technology, driving style and love
It was a MIRACLE. A sudden power outage in downtown Dallas had darkened all the traffic signals. In New England, my stomping grounds, this would…
Preserving ‘Freedom to Drive’ in an autonomous world
By Greg Tasker
Will highways of the future be swarming solely with autonomous or self-driving cars, trucks, transit buses and motorcoaches? Is the thrill of…
