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FMCSA 17-10
Friday, November 5, 2010
Contact: Candice Tolliver
Tel: 202-366-9999 or 202-366-2309

FMCSA Places Two Commercial Bus Companies Out-of-Service for Violating Federal Safety Regulations

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has placed Mid-Florida Extraditions of Melbourne, Florida out-of-service and fined the company $2,170 for violating hours-of-service and insurance requirements.

The agency has also placed Pegasso Caballero Tours of Houston, Texas out-of-service and fined the company $1,470 for violating vehicle maintenance requirements.

Both commercial bus companies must pay the entire civil penalty and take corrective action to show they are in compliance with federal safety regulations before they can resume operations.

For more information, contact Candice Tolliver at 202-366-9999.

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