The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) developed 18-CARAT which stands for Compliance Assistance and Regulatory Accountability Training.  On January 25, 2018, FMCSA invited Pennsylvania motorcoach operators with compliance reviews coming up within 18 months to a workshop with the goal of providing attendees the knowledge and tools to improve its company’s safety posture.  Carriers learned how to prepare for, and understand what to expect during a Compliance Review Investigation, along with steps they can take to improve their safety performance.

The Workshop included very valuable handouts which can be found on PBA’s web-site in the following categories:

• Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) which was required on all motorcoaches December 18, 2017;
• Americans With Disabilities (ADA) and what FMCSA will be looking for in a motorcoach operation during a Review;
• Insurance and their relationship with CSA scores including helpful checklists, etc.

The workshop was a partnership between FMCSA Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Bus Association.

Click on the handouts below to view:

• Workshop agenda
• Morning Presentation
• Electronic Logging Devices Presentation