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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2025

Transportation Advisors Launches Compliance Commanders, First AI Bot for Real-Time FMCSA Guidance

Developed in partnership with Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute, this innovative tool is directly integrated with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulatory database.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2025

Seattle's King County Metro Restarting Fare Enforcement

Metro first will focus fare inspections on RapidRide routes, other high-ridership bus routes. and the Seattle Streetcar.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2024

SEPTA Adds Safety Initiatives in Response to FTA Inspection

The CAPs will help the authority further the series of proactive efforts initiated late last summer aimed at enhancing safety and security; increasing staffing and training; and shoring up operational practices and procedures.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2024

Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT Execute Joint Plan to Improve Reliability

According to a joint press release, the process will be a holistic effort focused on both Amtrak infrastructure and NJ TRANSIT equipment, including the pantograph system that connects to the catenary and draws power for the train.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 4, 2024

FMCSA Awards $480M in Motor Carrier Safety Funding

Funding through the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program supports safety inspections of large buses, investigations of motor carriers in response to safety concerns, and audits of bus companies to reinforce responsible operation and ensure the safe movement of goods and passengers.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 8, 2023

MBTA Releases Independent Audit, Publishes Internal Safety Review

The investigations revealed deficiencies in track inspection processes, including inconsistencies in documentation and oversight. Both concluded improvements are imperative in terms of leadership, standardizing procedures, increasing staffing and training, and clearly outlining roles and responsibilities.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2023

CVSA Kicks Off 3-Day International Roadcheck

Each year, CVSA highlights certain aspects of the roadside inspection. This year, inspectors will focus on anti-lock braking systems and cargo securement to emphasize the importance of those aspects of vehicle safety.

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Newsby Wes PlattDecember 8, 2022

FMCSA Won't Move Forward with Additional Inspections Rule

The rule would’ve required states to implement potentially duplicative annual vehicle inspections for passenger-carrier commercial motor vehicles, such as school buses.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 17, 2022

Stantec Construction Engineering, Inspection Services Extended Through 2026

The $119 million contract is an extension of existing construction and engineering services Stantec is providing to HART and will run through the end of 2026.

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