New Report: FMCSA Must Step Up Efforts against Rogue and Chameleon Carriers
In a report released last week, a government watchdog group sharply criticized the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for the agency’s failure to correct weaknesses in their oversight of motorcoaches.... more
FMCSA Publishes Final Rule on National Online Registry for Medical Examiners
Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced a new safety 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. The final rule also creates a national online database of medical examiners that have completed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) certification process.... more
Top 100 Nominations Due By May 7th
ABA is now accepting nominations from members for the 2013 Top 100 Events in North America. The deadline is May 7th.... more
Greyhound Orders 60 X3-45 Prevost Motorcoaches
Greyhound has signed an order for sixty (60) Prevost X3-45 motorcoaches, the two companies announced last week.... more
Indian Trails Partners With Transit Service to Bring Airport Shuttle to Ann Arbor
Michigan’s Indian Trails has partnered with the Ann Arbor Transit Authority (TheRide) to provide Ann Arbor residents with an affordable service to the Detroit Metro Airport.... more
FMCSA Shuts Down Oklahoma Operator
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Heartland Charters & Tours and its principals an imminent hazard to public safety. The Oklahoma-based, interstate passenger bus company was ordered to immediately shut down its operations.... more
Register For the First Annual Matt Harper Scholarship Walk in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Today
The Coastal Network Cooperative (CNC), a collection of business leaders dedicated to growing the tour and travel market Myrtle Beach, S.C.; will hold the first annual Matt Harper Scholarship Walk on May 5th.... more
Don’t Wait For May, Register For Marketplace 2013 Today!
There is no need to put it off any longer: you can register for Marketplace 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina right now by clicking here.... more
GroupConnect At Pow Wow
GroupConnect is attending this week’s International Pow Wow to promote the GroupConnect products to the international buyers in attendance. Attendees will be able to view live demonstrations on how GroupConnect.com, GroupTravelConnect.com and CharterBusConnect.com can save them time and provide them with a great resource to utilize ABA members in their planning purposes.... more
New ABA Members To Add To Your 2012 Motorcoach Marketer
ABA warmly welcomes the following new members who recently joined the association... more
