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NewsSeptember 8, 2020

FMCSA Proposes New Under-21 Commercial Driver Pilot Program

The Federal Register notice requests comments on a new pilot program that would allow younger drivers to operate in interstate commerce.

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ArticlesJuly 31, 2020

How Passenger-Interaction Training Can Help Prevent Bus Operator Burnout

Training and education on interacting with vulnerable populations, would improve both the operator and the passenger experience.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2020

Detroit DOT to provide 20K masks to riders to protect drivers

Masks will be fastened to the back of the bus via a dispenser as riders enter, no contact will be required to retrieve a mask.

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ArticlesMarch 16, 2020

Motorcoach driver recruitment tips for today's transportation space

The only way to attain consistent, quality employees and company growth is to get drivers in the seat, faster and more efficiently.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2020

MCI launches training program to boost motorcoach driver pool

In an independent recruitment survey, external training was cited as one of employees most preferred incentives for staying with a company.

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ArticlesJanuary 20, 2020

Success is made to 'measure' for Va.'s James River

With a focus on measuring and making improvements on the fly, the Richmond, Va.-based operation has built one of the most reliable and well-run operations in the industry.

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ArticlesJanuary 20, 2020

Motorcoach survey: Business solid, opportunities for operators await

While 82% report that business is up or at least flat, the opportunities for further success for many continue to depend on the ability to identify and retain drivers, as well as control costs.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2019

Uber stripped of its license to operate in London

TfL identified a pattern of failures by the company including several breaches that placed passengers and their safety at risk.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2019

Sleep apnea study of truckers could impact motorcoach industry

The U. of Minnesota Morris found a trucking firm that mandated treatment for its drivers with the condition saved significantly on non-OSA-program medical insurance costs.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2019

FMCSA opens CDL drug, alcohol clearinghouse registration

Registration is required to be able to access the clearinghouse once it is fully implemented on Jan. 6, 2020.

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