New motorcoach sales declined during second quarter
WASHINGTON – Sales of new motorcoaches declined slightly in the second quarter of 2017 compared with the same period in 2016.
Officials to phase in ELD enforcement
GREENBELT, Md. – Commercial motor vehicle inspectors will begin issuing citations in December for noncompliance with the new electronic logging device mandate, but they will…
Warning: choosing an ELD takes longer than expected
WASHINGTON — Larry Williams has some simple advice for any motorcoach operator that has yet to choose an electronic logging device vendor.
Christmas a popular season for Myrtle Beach coach tours
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Myrtle Beach is a popular destination any time of year, but the six to eight weeks leading up to Christmas are…
Bay Area bus company offers private sleeping ‘cabins’
SAN FRANCISCO – A Bay Area startup bus company believes it has found a way to compete with planes, trains and automobiles by offering overnight…
UMA member Budget Charter claims harassment by troopers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Motorcoach operators who feel law enforcement officers have harassed them should be able to relate to a case involving Budget Charter of…
School bus seatbelts being debated; money an issue
By Debbie Curtis
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — In the wake of the fatal crash in Chattanooga last November, the subject of seatbelts on school buses has…
ELD mandate takes effect in three months, ready or not
WASHINGTON — Ready or not, the federal electronic logging device mandate becomes a reality on December 18.
FMCSA withdraws proposed sleep apnea rule for drivers
WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration continues to back away from pending motor carrier regulations, announcing recently that it will no longer pursue…
