February 15, 2017
FEBRUARY 2017
26-March 2 UMA Motorcoach Expo 2017, St. Louis, Mo. Info: www.motorcoachexpo.com
26-March 2 NTA Travel Exchange, St. Louis, Mo. Info:
Operators Need to Research ELDs and Compliance Rules
ASHBURN, Va. – Motorcoach operators converting to electronic logging devices should check first with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s list of certified ELDs.
“Don’t…
February 1, 2017 Promotions and Hires
FARIBAULT, Minn. —ABC Companies has recognized three employees for 30 years of exceptional service to their customers and the industry.
They are Wendy Hansen, who…
Speed Limiters will be No Match for Crafty Bus Drivers
By Dave Millhouser
Ferrying two Eagles west in the early 1980s, my boss and I approached a sign that said “5% grade next 10…
Bus and Coach America’s Andy Fung Dies
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — Andrew Fung, a longtime motorcoach industry official, died suddenly last month after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was 54.
Fung, a…
UMA Searching for New President/CEO
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The United Motorcoach Association is working on a transition program in preparation for appointing a new president and CEO to replace Victor…
Eva Hotard sees Promising Future for Trailways System
FAIRFAX, Va. – Since taking over as president and CEO of Trailways Transportation System Inc. last summer, Eva M. Hotard has determined that “the sky…
Starline Luxury Coach sells Financial Stake
SEATTLE — CVG Group, LLC, has acquired a financial stake in Transportation Demand Management, Inc., which does business as Starline Luxury Coach, A&A Motorcoach and…
MCI Names New President, Head of Merged Parts Business
DES PLAINES,Ill. – Ian Smart has been named president of Motor Coach Industries.
In addition, Brian Dewsnup has been named president of the parts business…
IMG Adds First Class Tours of Houston as 57th Member
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The International Motorcoach Group has added First Class Tours of Houston to its North American network.
First Class Tours’ membership brings…