FMCSA extends comment period for proposed national speed limit
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is extending the deadline to comment on the federal agency’s speed limiter rulemaking to July…
3 ways to give your charter bus business a competitive edge
At the United Motorcoach Association, we are always searching for advantages that give UMA Members a competitive edge in the marketplace. Establishing your company as…
UMA to EPA: Consider revising derate regulations
The United Motorcoach Association is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to consider revising derate regulations before issuing 2027 emission standards because of unintended consequences for…
FMCSA asking for comment on speed limiter proposal
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on May 4 that it will proceed with a speed limiter rulemaking by offering a supplemental notice…
NTSB highlights 3 factors in deadly 2020 California bus crash
Worn tires and excess speed contributed to a California bus crash two years ago that killed three people and injured 18, according to a report…
Remembering Our Pioneers: Franklin Bus Service
April 15, 1947 marked the day that Jackie Robinson, age 28, became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball when he started…
Vandalia Coach’s Phil Streif advocates for industry with EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently acknowledged hearing from charter bus companies detailing difficulties experienced with emission regulations. Operators say the agency’s…
Rash of roof hatch violations is taking buses out of service
Several motorcoaches have recently been ordered out of service after inspections reveal issues with roof hatch violations.
As a result of the multiple out-of-service reports…
TSA warns operators to be vigilant against Russian cyberattacks
As concerns about Russians hacking critical American infrastructure escalate, motorcoach operators are feeling the pressure to be vigilant about their cybersecurity precautions.
What began in…
FMCSA’s off-site inspections expected to continue beyond pandemic
As the industry is starting to get busy again, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s compliance reviews and inspections are picking up. But they are…