FMCSA extends waiver for CDL and CLP holders
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended a waiver for commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders whose licenses or medical…
Reopening America bill proposes return to work bonuses
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) introduced the Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020 today. Of passed. the bill is…
UMA leaders launch powerful spring agenda
“Coming off an EXPO where UMA operator attendance was up by 14 percent and the show floor was alive with traffic, the UMA executive committee…
UMA announces Safety Management Seminar schedule and topics
Current events are driving the agenda for the annual UMA Safety Management Seminar, according to Ken Presley, UMA Vice President, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs &…
Trucking group pushes Congress toward more mandates
The Trucking Alliance, a confederation of predominantly large trucking companies such as J.B. Hunt, U.S. Xpress, Knight Transportation, Swift and Maverick, among others, is urging…
Regulatory Roundup
While Congress is just returning from a recess, it is a good time to catch up on the regulatory front.
Hopefully, you had an opportunity…
Thinking “yellow” for a moment
“Unfortunately, passing a school bus when a signal arm is extended is all too common…”
Many are often surprised to learn that approximately one-third of…
Is a possible ELD exemption for small fleet operators on the horizon?
On May 23, 2018, Representatives Collin Peterson (D-MN), Greg Gianforte (R-MT) and Steve King (R-IA) introduced H.R. 5948: “Small Carrier Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act…
CMV drivers under 21-years-old may soon be a reality
So, is the neighborhood kid who mows your lawn ready to drive your motorcoaches?
While bus and motorcoach companies are frequently asking their insurance…
