CBA meets with CARB regulators to address industry concerns
Representatives from the California Bus Association (CBA) will recently met with regulators from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to address industry concerns.
The May…
New DOT rule allows oral fluid testing for drugs
The U.S. Department of Transportation has released a final rule approving oral fluid testing for drugs effective June 1.
Guidelines set by the U.S. Department…
Will the U.S. Supreme Court reel in the federal regulators?
What do herring fishermen and the motorcoach industry have in common when it comes to federal regulators? The answer is, a lot.
Like herring fishing…
What’s the early buzz on new Level VII inspection
There’s some early buzz surrounding the new Level VIII inspection. While no enforcement units are currently conducting the inspections, and many details remain unresolved, plans…
Adoption of California emission standards by other states could impact industry
California businesses are feeling the impact of regulations that will require all new light- and medium-duty vehicles sold in the state to be zero-emission vehicles…
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…