My own company, West Point Tours, has been deeply involved with Trailways for over 15 years. During that time, I have enjoyed great relationships and many benefits.

Congratulations to Huskey Trailways, recipient of the Community Partnership Award from Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO). It was in reference to the TRIO and Educational Access Programs! It was their first time receiving this award and are very thankful for the recognition from SEMO for their longstanding community support. Read their Facebook post.

Congratulations to Jen Stanley, Fullington Trailways, recipient of the 2024 Women in Buses Operational Excellence Award.

On March 7^th, Fullington Trailways hosted Pennsylvania Representative Paul Takac. Rep. Takac toured the State College facility and learned more about the company and toured two of the coaches utilized on the daily departures (lineruns). 

Team Trailways Preferred Partner, MCI honored the contributions of Walter Sturdivant for 50 years of dedicated service at the 2024 UMA Expo.

Team Trailways Preferred Partner, National Interstate Insurance's Lauren Fronczek, AVP of Specialty Transportation, shares insights on adapting your mindset to navigate the challenging insurance market. Read more...

Team Trailways Affiliate Partner, ABC Companies is delighted to announce the appointment of Brenda Wordelman to Senior Vice President of National Accounts at ABC. In the new role, Brenda will oversee activities for key customer relationships throughout the United States and Canada. The move comes as part of ABC Companies’ strategic plans to expand support of its National Accounts portfolio. Ms. Wordelman has over 25 years of executive experience, including an abundance of industry relationships, a deep understanding of marketing and communications, sales, and operations with a particular focus on key accounts throughout North America including Canada. Congratulations, Brenda!

The Federal Transit Authority (FTA) is also focused on strengthening U.S. bus manufacturing, which can stabilize the cost of new buses and accelerate delivery of new vehicles. More standardized bus models will shorten manufacturing timelines, so transit agencies competing for funds are encouraged to consider strategies to avoid customization. By prioritizing this in applications, FTA is encouraging improvements in bus vehicle delivery that will result in more American-built buses getting on the road faster. Read more...

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) change in its proposed rule would implement less stringent requirements for vehicle pollution in the short term — effectively allowing car manufacturers to have a smaller percentage of their fleet be electric in 2030 than under the Biden administration’s initial proposal. Read more...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to propose several changes to the CDL requirements that would “increase flexibility” for state driver licensing agencies and applicants. Read more...

Transit officials held public hearings to hear feedback on the nation’s first congestion-pricing plan, which officials hope will reduce traffic in one of the world’s busiest commercial districts and raise money for public transportation. The plan, expected to take effect as soon as this spring, would charge most drivers a $15 toll for entering much of Manhattan below 60th Street. Read more...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) are used by certified commercial vehicle safety enforcement personnel to determine if a commercial motor vehicle or driver is considered an imminent hazard and should be placed out of service. The federal, state, provincial, and territorial regulations, together with CVSA’s out-of-service criteria, provide the standards that drivers, motor carriers and law enforcement personnel use to ensure the commercial motor vehicles and drivers operating on North America’s roadways are safe and compliant. Read more...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 14-16. International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative that takes place over three days in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Read more...

The FMCSA proposes to increase flexibility for State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) and commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants. Read the posting and how to make comments here.