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Member Alert: School Bus Recall
Daimler Trucks North America, the parent company of Thomas Built Buses, is recalling 53,528 school buses.
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ABA Responds to Port Authority Bus Terminal Incident
The American Bus Association’s (ABA) thoughts are with those affected by the Port Authority Bus Terminal incident and our many members that operate at and near the facility. ABA members are on the front lines, in terms of this threat
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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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FMCSA Issues Safety Advisory Relating to the Samsung Galaxy Note7 Smartphone for Motorcoaches
FMCSA issued a safety advisory for the Samsung Galaxy Note7 and motorcoaches.
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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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A Security Reminder for the Motorcoach Industry
In light of the recent attack in Nice, France, ABA wants to remind you to be safe and secure.
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Is Your Team Prepared for a Security Incident?
During the recent BISC meeting in June a hot topic of discussion was about counterterrorism and security measures the motorcoach industry needs to invest in to keep their passengers, employees and fleets safe.
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