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ABA Webinar

Ele lectronic Logging Devices: Drastic Changes for Bus Pricing and Operations or Business as Usual?

LOTS OF NEW FEDERAL RULES

Ru Rulemakings/Notices/Initiatives – Curr rrently Act ctive

• Entry Level Driver Training – Negotiated Rulemaking
• Lease & Interchange – Final Rule
• Beyond Compliance – both 2015 and 2016 notices
• Qualification Standard for Diabetes – NPRM
• Future Enhancements to the SMS – Notice
• Parts & Accessories - NPRM
• Electronic Logging Devices – Final Rule
• Safety Fitness Determination – NPRM
• Curbside Bus Operator – Notice
• High Risk Carrier Definition - Notice
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea – ANPRM
• Military & CDL Requirements – NPRM
• Annual State Inspection Rulemaking – ANPRM
• Demonstration Program, No Fault Accidents - Notice

• Founded in 1968
• Based in Hoboken, NJ
• Fleet of over 1200 coaches
• Offices and Divisions in 10 states – CT, PA, NY, NJ, RI, FL, NC, VA, MD,

MA

• Perform Charter, Commuter, Shuttle, Sightseeing, Casino, Transfer

and Contract bus services

• Carry more than 3 million passengers annually

ABOUT ACADEMY BUS

• Driver Work Hours Have Been Regulated Since the 1930s
• US DOT Rules Limit Motorcoach Drivers to:
• 10 hours driving per day.
• Once the 10 hour driving limit is reached, they must have 8

consecutive hours off before driving again.

• 15 hours of on-duty time (includes non-driving activities).
• Once the 15 hours of duty time is reached, they must have 8

consecutive hours off.

• Driver may work up to 60 hours in a 7 day period or 70 hours in an 8

day period.

• These duty hours must be documented
• Exceeding these hours can result in a fine and are unsafe
• Very few exemptions to these rules

HOURS OF SERVICE

EL ELEC ECTR TRONIC ONIC LOGG OGGING ING DE DEVICE VICES

• ELDs standardize devices used to monitor and

maintain driver hours of service.

• ELD vendors must be certified, registered, and listed
• n a FMCSA website.
• December 18, 2017 – If not using any type of

device, must start using an ELD.

• December 16, 2019 – If they were already using an

ELD, they get until this date to bring it into compliance with new standards.

NO NO MORE MORE THA THAN N 10 10 HOU HOURS RS DRIVING DRIVING PER PER DAY Y – WA WATCH CH YOUR OUR ITI ITINERAR NERARY! Y!

• Single or Multi-Day Charters – Review of Itineraries
• Split tours
• Second drivers
• Trip Start/Re-Start Times
• Stage Drivers
• Hotel Room
• Driver Day Rooms
• Work with Tour Operators to Modify Trips
• No Extra Duties for Drivers
• No “Off-the-Books” Activities

OPE OPERA RATIO TIONAL AL CON CONSIDERA SIDERATION IONS REGARDING REGARDING HOURS HOURS OF OF SER SERVICE VICE

BRIEF YOURSELF & PASSENGERS

PASSENGER SAFETY TOOLS

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PLAN BEFORE YOU GO!

The BISC is comprised of security, mechanical, safety, operational and maintenance professionals as well as consultants from all segments of the industry. Government agencies represented -DHS, TSA, FTA, FMCSA, NHTSA, DOD, DOL The group meets regularly to discuss issues, best practices and innovations in the areas of safety, regulatory compliance, mechanics, technology and security. Next Meeting is January 15-16, 2017 in Cleveland, OH!

BUS INDUSTRY SAFETY COUNCIL

BUS MAINTENANCE & REPAIR COUNCIL

 Purpose – To raise the level of awareness of the importance

• f maintenance for intercity bus and motorcoach operations

 Designed for mechanics, shop supervisors and other maintenance personnel

• Government representation by FMCSA, CVSA, State

Enforcement

 Meetings – In tandem with BISC, and includes some offsite visits.

• Toured operator facilities and manufacturer locations
• Miller Transportation & Motor Coach Industries
• Dillon’s Bus Service (Coach USA) & Cummins Power

Systems

 Next Meeting at Marketplace 2017 – Jan 16-17 in Cleveland, OH.