FMCSA revising Medical Examiners’ Handbook
A new draft of the Medical Examiners’ Handbook is being reviewed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. It is used by the 50,000 members…
Operators to discuss FMCSA Portal in UMA Town Hall Meetings
The FMCSA Portal & Your Business
UMA is hosting three online Regional Town Hall meetings for motorcoach operators just after Labor Day. The topic will…
FMCSA proposes streamlined procedures for licensing new drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a rule that would grant states greater flexibility in conducting skills tests for individuals seeking commercial…
Log falsification is definitely a “big no-no,” jury confirms
“There is just no way an operator should be telling any driver what to put in his log book. I am shocked by his behavior.…
Safety rating system brings insurance nightmare for some operators
Api Dogan had no idea when he purchased 10 late-model motorcoaches in March 2018 that he would spend the next year in insurance hell. Or…
Q&A with FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Ray Martinez recently answered questions from Bus & Motorcoach News about issues impacting the industry and United Motorcoach Association members.
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FMCSA launches clearinghouse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched a new website with information about the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
FMCSA deputy director leaves for another DOT post
Cathy Gautreaux, second in command behind FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez is leaving the agency to take another position. She is being replaced by Alan Hanson,…
