
Category: Operator News


FMCSA increases fines for violations of motor carrier regulations
WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has increased fines across the board for violations of federal commercial motor vehicle regulations.
CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck set for June 6-8
GREENBELT, Md. — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 30th annual International Roadcheck will take place early next month.
Over a 72-hour period, CVSA-certified commercial motor…

Court rejects UMA appeal of Austin charter bus regulations
NEW ORLEANS — A federal appeals court has ruled against the United Motorcoach Association in upholding the authority of Austin, Texas, to regulate interstate motor…

FMCSA backs off changes to Safety Fitness Determination
WASHINGTON – Federal regulators, responding to industry criticism of their proposed changes to the way carriers are rated to determine their fitness to operate, have…

TSA offers operators training in counter terrorism
ST. LOUIS — Ramming large crowds of people with motor vehicles is the latest trend in global terrorism — which brought the U.S. Transportation Security…

Like it or not, ELDs will be a fact of life this year
ST. LOUIS — Despite uncertainties about final rules and equipment availability, the compliance date for the federal electronic logging device mandate is carved in the…

Capitol Hill Days to focus on reducing regulations
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – When United Motorcoach Association members travel to Washington later this month to meet with members of Congress, they will be dealing with…
