Charlotte Observer: Feds gave extension to Sky Express
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was close to shutting down Charlotte, NC-based Sky Express for driver-safety violations last week, just days before the Virginia crash.
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Driver charged in VA tour bus crash
The driver of the tour bus that crashed early Tuesday morning just north of Richmond, VA killing four and injuring more than 50 has been charged with reckless driving.
Surprise Fed safety inspections continue as travel season begins
More than 3,000 surprise passenger carrier safety inspections over a two-week in May have resulted in 442 unsafe buses or drivers being removed from the roadways.
LaHood: Pre-employment screening program a success
There were more than 380,000 pre-employment driver safety record searches made during the first year of a new, secure online program available for commercial carriers.
FMCSA unveils measures to improve bus passenger safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has unveiled new measures to improve existing standards for bus passenger safety.
FMCSA: Survey shows bus drivers snapping seat belts
The latest Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration survey shows 78 percent of commercial bus and truck drivers wore safety belts while operating behind the wheel last year.
FMCSA Strike Force removes 289 unsafe buses or drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and its state and local law enforcement partners conducted more than 2,700 surprise Strike Force passenger carrier safety inspections over a nine-day period from March 28 to April 6.
Super Luxury Tours grounded, suspended by FMCSA
Pennsylvania-based tour bus company Super Luxury Tours has been ordered out-of-service by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
FMCSA slaps fine on Omnibus Express
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration imposed $55,000 in fines on Ominbus Express on Tuesday for operating buses not accessible to passengers with disabilities.
ABA hosting FMCSA safety webinar
The American Bus Association and JJ Keller are hosting a webinar on how to navigate the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new safety rating system.