Top development, competition, and career growth await technicians at UMA EXPO
UMA accelerates technician career growth at EXPO with expanded development, competitions, and a new scholarship.
UMA’s Alan Thrasher dances to support Birmingham homeless shelter
UMA Chairman Alan Thrasher joins Dancing With the Stars of the Magic City to raise funds for First Light Shelter before EXPO 2026.
Lorenz Bus Service drivers train, compete for UMA Motorcoach EXPO
Lorenz Bus Service’s intensive safety training evolved into a driver competition, sending top performers to the UMA Motorcoach EXPO’s International Driver Competition.
Birmingham operators shine in games, ready for 2026 UMA EXPO
Local motorcoach companies helped power a global competition, highlighting Birmingham’s strengths as a sports hub ahead of the 2026 UMA EXPO.
Olander Bus returns to UMA, expands motorcoach and tour services
Minnesota-based Olander Bus Service reenters UMA, grows its fleet, and launches seasonal tours while prioritizing quality service and industry networking.
Darren Haines among first inducted into UMA’s Ring of Honor
Veteran technician Darren Haines earns elite recognition at UMA EXPO as he is inducted into the Ring of Honor for maintenance excellence and leadership.
Dave Meyerhofer inducted into UMA Ring of Honor
Dave Meyerhofer, a Kobussen Buses technician, was inducted into UMA’s Ring of Honor for 35 years of excellence.
Greg Lammers inducted into UMA Ring of Honor
Retired technician Greg Lammers’s name will be engraved on the UMA Maintenance Competition toolbox to honor his decades-long impact on the event and his role in mentoring future mechanics.
UMA Fly-In builds momentum for key industry policies
More than 70 industry leaders met with lawmakers, advocating for toll parity, charter protections, and tariff relief for motorcoach operators.
‘It was wild’: After several attempts, technician wins UMA Maintenance Grand Champion title
Sean Piersall of Adventure Tours wins Grand Champion title at the 2025 UMA Maintenance Competition after years of perseverance and dedication.