UMA turns out the lights on old headquarters building
After several decades at its location on West Street in Alexandria, Virginia, the United Motorcoach Association has relocated to a new headquarters…
First-time competitor wins UMA Driver Competition
Nelson Leite says he was shocked when his name was announced as the new Grand Champion in the UMA International Driver Competition at the 2023…
From personal memories to industry milestones—MCI’s Pat Ziska looks back at remarkable career
Forming lasting relationships has been the cornerstone to Pat Ziska’s career. As she looks back at her 46 years with Motor Coach…
Tour Tennessee’s Pamela Huey celebrated for serving the bus industry
After three decades of working with tour bus operators, Pamela Huey will be retiring early next year from Tour Tennessee, a Receptive Tour Operator for…
Putting the numbers on your side. What’s your driver hiring policy?
“Warm and lateral” was a phrase Lancer Insurance Company’s now-retired Jack Burkert would mutter when he thought a motor carrier cared more about having a…
Finally, FMCSA has an Administrator
WASHINGTON, D.C. — When Ray Martinez stepped down as the head of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) in October 2019, nobody could have…
Pre-employment application: Driver tests positive. What now?
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – In this week’s ‘Overdrive” following UMA Town Hall, a question was asked pertaining to a pre-employment drug test that…
Conference stresses importance of drug and alcohol preemployment queries
Topics from artificial intelligence in safety technology to drug and alcohol test requirements are the focus of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance…
Senators introduce bill guaranteeing OT pay for commercial drivers
A new bill, part of an effort to repeal the overtime exemption from a law that dates back more than 80 years, has renewed momentum…
$8M judgment shows why going to court doesn’t always pay
A Nevada jury has ordered FedEx to pay $8 million in a Las Vegas court to a plaintiff as a result of a crash.
In…