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American Trucking Associations (ATA) Petition Letter

Re: Petition for Determination That California Meal and Rest Break Rules for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Are Preempted Under 49 U.S.C. 31141

Dear Administrator Martinez:

American Trucking Associations, Inc. (ATA) hereby petitions the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (...

Information for Organizations Owning a Bus or Other Passenger Vehicle

If your organization owns its own vehicle and transports employees or members, your organization may be a regulated passenger carrier. If so, your organization must follow all applicable passenger carrier regulations and laws. This is true whether yours is a faith-based, educational, non-profit...

Resources by Vehicle Type

Passenger carrier operators are subject to various regulations based on factors such as the passenger capacity of the vehicle, vehicle weight, whether the operator is compensated for transportation, and whether compensation is direct or indirect.

Passenger Carrier Safety Publications

Commercial Tire Safety Tips: Information on safety issues such as inspections, tire pressure, and speed ratings.   Exceeding Tire Load Ratings   Hours of Service for Motor Carriers of Passengers Brochure   Safety Information to Share with Passengers: FMCSA...

Safety Tips

As a travel planner, it’s just as important to research bus company safety as it is to check the quality of accommodations or activities for your travelers. Remember these important tips next time you book.

Ask About the Bus Company’s Driver

Get these important details from the...