Despite COVID relief negotiations ups and downs, motorcoach operators stay on task
It’s been a rollercoaster of a week for COVID relief efforts. Still, motorcoach operators continue to work to secure more support for the Coronavirus…
Coachlight Tour’s Elizabeth Kamalakis takes on new leadership role
UMA Board Member Elizabeth Kamalakis of Coachlight Tours has been chosen to serve as President of the Motorcoach Association of South Carolina.
MCASC held…
Coalitions working to build support for CERTS Act
Coalition-building is proving an integral component in the fight to ensure passage of the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act, S.4150. The United…
Reopening America bill proposes return to work bonuses
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) introduced the Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020 today. Of passed. the bill is…
Motorcoaches Rolling for Awareness | A Photo Gallery
May 13, 2020 saw more than 1000 motorcoaches looping through the federal area of Washington, DC, past the White House, Capitol, and the National Mall.…
SBA loan application is lengthy but worth getting started right away
The announcement that SBA Disaster Loan funds are available offers hope for assistance, but for operators who’ve never before applied, the process can appear intimidating.…
UMA online meeting will clarify Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse issues
The mandate to begin using the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse for Commercial Drivers took effect January 6 of this…
UMA leaders launch powerful spring agenda
“Coming off an EXPO where UMA operator attendance was up by 14 percent and the show floor was alive with traffic, the UMA executive committee…
UMA announces leadership transition
(Alexandria, VA) President and CEO Stacy Tetschner will leave the United Motorcoach Association on March 6, 2020, to become the President and CEO of the…
Industry honors outstanding operators, mechanics, drivers
Private motorcoach operators meeting in Nashville, TN, January 19-23, recognized top performing drivers and mechanics and honored two colleagues with the United Motorcoach Association’s…