Motorcoach Companies Helping Communities Devastated by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has left widespread destruction, impacting thousands of families and communities along the Atlantic Coast. Now, more than ever, our efforts can make a difference. Several motorcoach companies are stepping up to provide essential support, supplies, and aid to help these communities recover. Join us in this relief effort by donating or volunteering.

How You Can Help

You can get involved in the following ways:

  • Monetary Donations: Financial contributions go directly toward providing essentials like food, water, and shelter for those affected. You can donate directly to local relief organizations.
  • Supply Donations: Essential items like bottled water, canned goods, hygiene products, blankets, and first aid supplies are urgently needed. Find local drop-off points where you can bring these much-needed supplies.
  • Volunteer: Consider volunteering your time to help distribute supplies or assist with rebuilding efforts. Local organizations and motorcoach companies are organizing efforts to transport volunteers and supplies to the affected areas.

 

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FMCSA says 2016 will be a “Year of Partnerships” with Industry

  • January 11, 2016
  • 1-min read

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ABA Chairman John Meier, FMCSA Acting Administrator Scott Darling, FMCSA's Loretta Bitner, ABA President/CEO Peter Pantuso on the ABA Marketplace Floor

FMCSA Acting Administrator Scott Darling Speaks at ABA’s Marketplace

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Acting Administrator Scott Darling told delegates at the ABA’s Marketplace in Louisville, Kentucky that 2016 would be a year of partnerships between his agency and the groups the government regulates. Mr. Darling spoke to more than 200 delegates Sunday, January 10th, 2016 when members of several ABA Councils and the International Motor Coach Group (IMG) met at Marketplace. The ABA Councils represented included the Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) and the newest council, formed in 2015, BusMARC.

The Acting Administrator pointed to what he says are the successes of FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Training Program. As it was being developed, representatives from ABA and other industry groups offered their expertise and served on an advisory panel making key recommendations.

Later, Mr. Darling, ABA’s President/CEO Peter Pantuso and ABA Chairman John Maier, along with members of FMCSA’s staff toured the ABA Marketplace floor meeting with motorcoach operators, and tourism professionals.

FMCSA has two public listening sessions scheduled on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, from 9:30a to 11:30a and 2:30p to 4:30p. FMCSA will be soliciting information on the potential benefits and feasibility of voluntary compliance and ways to credit carriers and drivers who initiate and establish programs that promote safety beyond the standards established in FMCSA regulations. ABA and FMCSA officials are encouraging delegates to attend.

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