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US DOT advises motorcoach companies to prevent tire failures

Several recent incidents involving tire blowouts on passenger buses have prompted the FMCSA to take a closer look at the potential cause.

Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee to hold August meeting

FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee will hold a three-day public meeting from Aug. 27-29 in Alexandria, VA.

It is Satisfactory Only for ABA members

The systematic program ranks members every 90 days with regard to the FMCSA SAFER system database.

FMCSA announces results of 2012 Drug and Alcohol Inspection Strike Force

The FMCSA today announced that 287 commercial bus and truck drivers were removed from the roads as a result of the agency’s annual drug and alcohol strike force sweep.

FMCSA shuts down 26 bus operations in unprecedented sweep

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has shut down 26 bus operations, declaring them imminent hazards to public safety.

FMCSA extends comment period on proposed Safety Measurement System improvements

FMCSA this week announced a 60-day extension of the time that motor carriers have to comment on proposed improvements to the agency’s proposed Safety Measurement System (SMS).

FMCSA offers multilingual bus safety checklist

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration unveiled its multilingual Bus Safety Consumer Checklist.

Feds shut down Oklahoma’s Heartland Charters & Tours

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Heartland Charters & Tours and its principals an imminent hazard to public safety.

House passes 90-day extension for transportation bill

Lawmakers today passed a 90-day extension to the current two-year, $109 billion transportation bill, which was to expire on March 31.

CSA enforcement puts maintenance under the scope

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) CSA enforcement program is not just about the front office and the driver.