Safety systems AND training are invaluable to drivers
By Dave Millhouser It was nearly dawn and the driver of a bus that was being deadheaded home was exhausted. After pulling into a truck…
UMA elects three directors, to add Canadian director
Association reaches members milestone ORLANDO, Fla. The United Motorcoach Association has added three new board members, and its members have voted unanimously to add…
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, Jan. 21 9 a.m.5 p.m. Expo Registration, Entrance to South Hall B, Orange County Convention Center 15 p.m. State Association Summit, Peabody Orlando, Plaza…
Expo education sessions help operators attain success
ORLANDO, Fla. UMA Motorcoach Expo 2009 will feature more than a dozen focused educational sessions designed to help coach company owners and managers make…
Calendar
DECEMBER 2008 3-4 UMA Safety Management Seminar, NTSB Academy, Ashburn, Va. Info: Call (800) 424-8282 or to to: www.uma.org. JANUARY 2009 ABA Marketplace, Charlotte,…
Calendar
NOVEMBER 2008 15-19 National Tour Association Annual Convention, Pittsburgh, Pa. Info: Go to www.nta.travel. DECEMBER 2008 3-4 UMA Safety Management Seminar, NTSB Academy, Ashburn,…
Calendar
NOVEMBER 2008 1-4 California Bus Association 35th Annual Convention & Trade Show, Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, Calif. Info: Go to
UMA Safety Management Seminar in December
ALEXANDRIA, Va. The 5th annual United Motorcoach Association Safety Management Seminar, which tackles topical and critical coach safety issues, will be Dec. 3-4 at…
Feds award $11 million in coach security grants
WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $11.17 million to 49 motorcoach companies under the fiscal 2008 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program.…
UMA wants training rule halted till CDL standards set
WASHINGTON — The United Motorcoach Association has roundly criticized a proposed federal rule establishing training requirements for new-entrant bus and truck operators, saying the rule…