For years, the American Bus Association has been urging the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to crack down on illegal “rogue” operators imperiling public safety. This month, FMCSA took decisive action against one of these illegal bus operators.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced it has issued a notice of claim charging Mr. Cayetano Martinez, owner of Tierra Santa, Inc.
Along with rising insurance rates bus companies also face growing concerns and exposures from a competitive standpoint. In this environment a growing number of carriers are evaluating their operations carefully in order to make improvements and create a roadmap for long-term success.