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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2012

ABA releases tips for choosing motorcoach for prom

List includes verifying proof of federal operating authority, valid insurance and visiting association's website,

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2012

FMCSA develops medical examiner certification registry

The National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners was created to accompany the new final rule that requires healthcare professionals who perform medical examinations for interstate truck and bus drivers to be trained, tested and certified on the specific physical qualifications that affect a driver's ability to safely operate the vehicle.

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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanApril 13, 2012

For motorcoach industry, the media is the message

Last year was one of the worst on record as far as accidents and casualties for the motorcoach industry, which in the past has typically been one of the safest modes of transportation. If you take the amount of trips taken and compare that with the number of accidents, we’re talking pretty small potatoes; however, anybody in the industry will tell you one fatality is enough.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2012

N.Y. to conduct more bus safety probes

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature are creating a new bus inspection program which will target the operators with the worst safety records with more inspections.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2012

Despite crashes, lax oversight for bus inspections

Businesses that perform state of inspections of buses were able to continue to inspect buses even though cited by federal authorities for failings.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2012

Lamers Bus wins TSX approval for safety

Following its recent IMG safety award win, the carrier has completed the Transportation Safety Exchange Comprehensive Review.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2012

Md. coach co. wins TSX approval for safety

Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel successfully completed the Transportation Safety Exchange Comprehensive Review with the highest possible score.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2012

UMA, ABA leaders testify on vehicle safety provisions

The U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade held a hearing designed to learn the views of the Administration and other stakeholders considering the vehicle safety provisions included in the House and Senate highway bills.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2012

FMCSA unveils bus co. safety record app

The first-of-its-kind app that gives bus riders a quick and free way to review a bus company's safety record before buying a ticket or booking group travel.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2012

NTSB to meet on 2011 N.Y. motorcoach crash

The draft report presented to the five NTSB members will include the following issue areas: survival factors, driver background and human factors, highway design, vehicle factors, motor carrier oversight, and the company operating and safety history.

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