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New UMA Member spotlight: Meet the founder of BookIT Rides

New UMA Member spotlight: Meet the founder of BookIT Rides

June 22, 2026 | by Shandra Martinez |

Transportation veteran Moses Koktsidis created BookIT Rides to help operators modernize reservations, communications and customer experiences, using a platform that transformed his own company.

UMA Sales Summit helps operators strengthen skills and grow charter business success

UMA Sales Summit helps operators strengthen skills and grow charter business success

June 22, 2026 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

UMA encourages operators to invest in sales training before early-bird registration ends, helping front-office teams convert more charter opportunities.

UMA Board creates task force to address rising insurance costs

UMA Board creates task force to address rising insurance costs

June 19, 2026 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

UMA’s board approved a special task force to pursue tort reform and address escalating insurance costs affecting operators.

UMA files complaint accusing transit agency of charter violations

UMA files complaint accusing transit agency of charter violations

May 27, 2026 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Two Pennsylvania charter companies allege public transit agencies improperly provided event transportation, costing private operators significant revenue and opportunities.

First-time competitor John Matthews wins 2026 UMA International Driver Competition

First-time competitor John Matthews wins 2026 UMA International Driver Competition

March 4, 2026 | by Shandra Martinez |

In his hometown, John Matthews wins the UMA driver title; Previous champion Wren Nance takes second, and Dirk Armstrong is third at the competition, showcasing top motorcoach safety skills.

First-time competitor Lance Salik is 2026 UMA Maintenance Competition Grand Champion

First-time competitor Lance Salik is 2026 UMA Maintenance Competition Grand Champion

March 2, 2026 | by Shandra Martinez |

Lance Salik won the Grand Champion title, Juan Velasquez earned first runner-up, Sean Piersall placed second runner-up, and Kurt Johnson received Rising Star honors.

From under the bus: Meet Lorenz Bus Service’s Kurt Johnson, winner of the UMA Rising Star Award

From under the bus: Meet Lorenz Bus Service’s Kurt Johnson, winner of the UMA Rising Star Award

March 1, 2026 | by Shandra Martinez |

Lorenz Bus Service technician Kurt Johnson discusses career beginnings, shop challenges, and industry recognition after receiving the UMA Rising Star Award.

UMA EXPO Legislative update highlights industry policy challenges ahead

UMA EXPO Legislative update highlights industry policy challenges ahead

February 26, 2026 | by Shandra Martinez |

Industry leaders discuss transportation laws, tariffs, insurance concerns, and advocacy priorities shaping the motorcoach industry’s future during UMA Motorcoach EXPO.

FMCSA Administrator Barrs highlights frontline workers during UMA EXPO visit

FMCSA Administrator Barrs highlights frontline workers during UMA EXPO visit

February 25, 2026 | by Shandra Martinez |

Barrs’ UMA EXPO visit emphasized partnership, safety leadership and recognition of the drivers and technicians who transport passengers nationwide each day.

Huskey Trailways earns UMA Vision Award after adversity, leadership transition

Huskey Trailways earns UMA Vision Award after adversity, leadership transition

February 24, 2026 | by Shandra Martinez |

Missouri motorcoach company is honored at UMA Motorcoach EXPO after pandemic recovery and second-generation leadership expansion under Julie Huskey and daughters.

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