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FMCSA to Revise Lease and Interchange Rules, Extends Compliance Date to 2019

On June 16, FMCSA published two notices concerning the rule on the Lease and Interchange of Vehicles: Motor Carriers of Passengers originally issued in May 2015. 
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FMCSA Withdraws Troubled Safety Fitness Determination Rule, Halts Additional Changes to CSA

In a notice published in the Federal Register on March 23 ( 
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FMCSA Releases New Guidance for Motor Carriers of Passengers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently 
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Entry-level Driver Training Final Rule Released

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) established new minimum training standards for certain individuals applying for a Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) for the first time; an upgrade of their CDL (e.g., a Class B 
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Invitation: ABA Open Conference Call on FMCSA/NHTSA Speed Limiters Proposal

Dear Motorcoach Industry Leaders and Partners in Motorcoach Safety,   This note is an invitation to join us on an open conference call on October 14 at 2 pm ET to assist ABA in understanding the impact of a couple of 
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Statement from the American Bus Association Regarding Fatal California Bus Accident

On behalf of the thousands of members of the American Bus Association (ABA), we are deeply grieved for the loss of life and injury that occurred in the August 3, 2016 bus accident in California and offer our sincere condolences 
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ABA Responds to FMCSA Safety Advisory on the Possession and Use of Vaping Devices and CMVs

With the advent and growing popularity of battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices, on behalf of the motorcoach industry, ABA reached out to FMCSA for guidance on the use of these devices on motorcoaches.  Today 
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Invitation: ABA Open Conference Call on Annual State Inspection Program Rulemaking, Help ABA Develop

Dear Motorcoach Industry Leaders and Partners in Motorcoach Safety,   This note is an invitation to join us on a open conference call to assist ABA in understanding the impact of an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the creation of 
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FMCSA to Pursue Research on Impact of Motorcoach Driver Compensation on Safety Performance

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) has announced it’s conducting a research project titled, “Impact of Motorcoach Driver Compensation on Safety Performance.” The purpose of the project, according to FMCSA, is to gather information on motorcoach driver pay and 
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U.S. Department of Labor to Update Rule on Overtime Compensation

U.S. Department of Labor to Update Rule on Overtime Compensation On Monday, May 23 the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is scheduled to publish its final rule modifying the qualifying criterion for exemptions from federal overtime compensation requirements. In short, the 
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