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ABA Convenes Industry Recovery Task Force

The task force will work to develop a path forward for not only the cleanliness of motorcoaches but explore new methods and approaches ensure that motorcoaches retain their essential role in a post-pandemic multi-modal world. 
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DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Releases Notice on CBD

Since the use of CBD products could lead to a positive drug test result, DOT-regulated safety-sensitive employees should exercise caution when considering whether to use CBD products. 
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EPA Makes $44 Million in FY 2020 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants Available

The EPA has opened its 2020 Diesel Emission Reduction Act grant opportunity. Applications due by Feb. 26, 2020. 
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ABC Companies Celebrates ABA’s BISC 20th Anniversary

ABC Companies will join the ABA Bus Industry Safety Council in commemorating its 20th anniversary at the upcoming BISC Summer Meeting, June 25-26 in Baltimore. 
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The Effects of Partial Federal Government Shutdown on Industry

It is unknown how long the shutdown will last, but the ABA Government Affairs and Policy team will continue to update our members on important developments. 
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ABA and MCI Launch New Motorcoach Driver of the Year Award

ABA and MCI have partnered to create an award program to recognize OTR motorcoach drivers who go above and beyond in safety and customer service. 
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Prevost to Sponsor ABA’s Bus Industry Safety Council

Prevost reached an agreement to sponsor the Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) in the interest of advancing overall bus safety for all operators and bus and coach passengers. 
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ELD Enforcement Starts Today

Starting today, Dec. 18, in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) congressionally mandated electronic logging device (ELD) compliance deadline, inspectors and roadside enforcement personnel throughout the United States will begin documenting ELD violations and may issue citations 
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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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Members Recognized during ABA Marketplace

Congratulations to all the award winners recognized during ABA’s Annual Meeting & Marketplace in Cleveland. 
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