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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2013

FMCSA orders Philly operator to cease operations

Investigators found serious and widespread violations of multiple federal safety regulations, including inadequate inspection, repair and maintenance of vehicles and instances of falsified driver on-duty status records.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2013

Sleep apnea bill passed by House committee

Requires the FMCSA to use the formal rulemaking process if it decides to move forward with any new regulations regarding sleep apnea.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2013

FMCSA launches 2-week strike force

In addition to surprise inspections, investigators will also visit new bus companies to assess their levels of safety.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2013

FMCSA orders S.C. operator out of business

Federal investigators found that The People’s Choice, which provides charter services primarily in the southeastern U.S., failed to properly inspect, repair, or maintain its vehicles and allowed vehicles that had failed safety inspections to transport passengers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2013

FMCSA shuts down 2 motorcoach companies

Agency revoked Staten Island, N.Y.-based All Nations Coach Inc.’s operating authority for violations of federal safety regulations and declared McRea Transportation Inc. an imminent hazard to public safety and ordered to cease all operations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2013

U.S., Canada create driver fatigue management site

The interactive Web-based educational and training program was developed to provide commercial truck and bus drivers and carriers with an awareness of the factors contributing to fatigue and its impact on performance and safety.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2013

FMCSA declares Alaskan coach driver an imminent hazard

Several passengers called 911 to report Steven Forrest McKinley II’s impaired driving while other passengers asked him to stop the vehicle. His breath alcohol content was determined to be 0.341.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Veteran training grants awarded to 6 colleges

The FMCSA announced almost $1 million in new grants to help train veterans and military families for jobs in the transportation industry.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

Calif. lawmaker introduces motorcoach safety bill

The bill would require the U.S. DOT to review pre-trip inspection procedures for brake adjustment and issue a new rule in three years, develop minimum performance standards and allow law enforcement to conduct en route inspections.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2013

FMCSA orders Va. operator to cease operations

Advanced Ventures operates a small fleet of motorcoaches and mini-buses providing charter services throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

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