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- Meet generational motorcoach companies at core of industry
  
  April 8, 2021 |
  
  Generational motorcoach companies that have been passed along to two, three or four generations make up the core of the…
- Little Rock Coaches brings COVID-19 vaccination clinic to drivers
  
  April 2, 2021 |
  
  Building on a longtime relationship he has with a local pharmacist, Cary Martin was able to provide an easy way…
- Transportation veteran finds opportunity amid pandemic
  
  April 1, 2021 |
  
  Dan Goff calls March 13, 2020, the day the music stopped. One customer alone canceled 256 trips that day. But…
- Helping drivers get vaccinated early pays off for one operator
  
  March 25, 2021 |
  
  Do not wait: Be proactive with local health authorities to secure vaccination priority for your drivers. That’s the advice of…
- UMA EXPO theme honors ‘generations’ of motorcoach operators
  
  March 18, 2021 |
  
  In many ways, multigenerational operators help define the motorcoach industry, becoming part of the communities they serve and offering hands-on,…
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Industry News
- How motorcoach industry played pivotal role in hotelier Harris Rosen’s success
  
  April 18, 2021 |
  
  Harris Rosen, founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, an Orlando-based collection of eight resort properties, remembers he began in the…
- What’s driving up tire prices?
  
  April 17, 2021 |
  
  In the past month, major tire manufacturers announced price increases. Rising raw material costs, along with increased transportation costs, are…
- Biden set to nominate Meera Joshi as FMCSA administrator
  
  April 15, 2021 |
  
  President Joe Biden says he intends to nominate Meera Joshi to serve as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety…
- Electric vehicle tech firm Endera acquires bus manufacturer
  
  April 9, 2021 |
  
  Endera, a transportation technology company specializing in all-electric commercial vehicles and charging infrastructure, has acquired Metro Titan LLC, a school…
- EXPO speakers to deliver strategies on boosting sales and solving problems
  
  April 8, 2021 |
  
  Growing your business by boosting sales and quickly solving problems will be the focus of two highly anticipated presentations at…
- 5 things to know about Harris Rosen, iconic hotelier and EXPO speaker
  
  April 8, 2021 |
  
  In addition to the sunshine, a major perk of the United Motorcoach Association hosting this year’s Motorcoach EXPO in Orlando…
- Tire safety crucial as motorcoaches begin rolling again
  
  April 8, 2021 |
  
  As motorcoaches begin rolling again after being parked during much of the pandemic, it’s time to think about tire safety.…
- How to use LinkedIn to expand your customer network
  
  April 7, 2021 |
  
  Don’t think of LinkedIn as a social media platform. At its core, LinkedIn is a digital Rolodex – and the…
- FMCSA declares driver a hazard after deadly crash into a home
  
  April 6, 2021 |
  
  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared California-licensed commercial driver Daniel Tobon — aka Daniel Moran, aka Daniel…
- Brothers turning bus industry passion into podcast about drivers
  
  April 2, 2021 |
  
  Brothers Sam and Andrew Rodriguez are turning their passion for the motorcoach industry into a podcast about drivers.
- FMCSA shuts down Nevada trucker after repeated DUI arrests
  
  April 2, 2021 |
  
  A Nevada trucker is banned from commercial driving and interstate commerce after he was arrested twice for driving under the…
- Motorcoach community mourns transportation stalwarts
  
  April 1, 2021 |
  
  The motorcoach community is mourning the loss of Vivian Jeane Willingham and Zane K. “Sparkey” Webster Jr., who both died…
- President signs measure extending PPP applications by 60 days
  
  March 30, 2021 |
  
  President Joe Biden signed the Paycheck Protection Extension Act of 2021 into law today. The new law extends the filing…
- Mary Rydel will lead UMA’s digital media sales
  
  March 25, 2021 |
  
  The United Motorcoach Association has secured the services of Mary Rydel, of the MDR Group, to lead digital ad sales…
Feature
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Andrew Horton
  
  April 1, 2021 |
  
  Andrew Horton has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat for 35 years. He spent the first 14 years working…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Jamie Wiese
  
  March 18, 2021 |
  
  Jamie Wiese began his commercial driver career in 1986, at 18, when he was trained to drive a school bus…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Josh Henley
  
  February 25, 2021 |
  
  Josh Henley has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat since 2003. He has driven for Gaten’s Adventures Unlimited in…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Donna Hernandez
  
  February 18, 2021 |
  
  Donna Hernandez has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat for 17 years. For the past 15 years, she has…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Roosevelt Carey
  
  January 28, 2021 |
  
  Roosevelt “Rosie” Carey has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat for 28 years. He is currently employed with Louisiana…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Bryce Buderer
  
  January 17, 2021 |
  
  Bryce Buderer, 24, has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat since 2015. Since Buderer was 5, he has been…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet David Beach
  
  January 9, 2021 |
  
  David Beach has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat since 2005. He started driving a school bus when he…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Ryan Maloney
  
  December 17, 2020 |
  
  Ryan Maloney, 27, has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat for about 4 years. He began driving a bus…
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