Crash-accountability program to review safety scores
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has launched a two-year crash-accountability demonstration program that will classify a crash as “not preventable” on a…
Efforts to delay ELD mandate gain support in Congress
WASHINGTON – With the federal mandate on electronic logging devices set to take effect in only four months, opponents are stepping up their efforts to…
Bailey Coach planning second veterans’ trip to D.C.
YORK, Pa. — “Let’s go big,” Bailey Coach President John Bailey said to his employees when brainstorming ideas for the company’s annual community service project…
Bus rally shaping up (nicely) for next month in Indiana
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Bus Rally Evansville rolls into this Ohio River town next month, showcasing what is expected to be the largest fleet of vintage…
Rural bus funding on track to increase through 2020
WASHINGTON – If a proposed increase in federal funding for rural bus service remains intact, hundreds of thousands of rural residents and dozens of bus…
Branson rolls out red carpet for motorcoaches and drivers
BRANSON, Mo. – Its star-studded days have passed, but Branson remains one of the country’s most popular — and motorcoach friendly — tour destinations.
Third-party inspections for NCAA certification extended
WOODRIDGE, Ill. — The Go Ground transportation management company announced a five-year extension of its agreement to certify motorcoach operators for post-season sports travel conducted…
Safety fitness system study validates UMA’s concerns
WASHINGTON — The United Motorcoach Association’s concerns about the federal compliance scoring system for motor carriers were validated by a recent report from the National…
From cabdriver to CEO: An Ethiopian’s drive for success
By Nancy Kirk
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