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Author: Shandra Martinez

Insurance crisis in Louisiana shows need for tort reform

Insurance crisis in Louisiana shows need for tort reform

October 8, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Not that he likes it, but Harold Lewis has grown accustomed to his insurance climbing 5-10% annually in recent years. But the motorcoach operator wasn’t…

Industry insurance agents offer tips for keeping premiums in check

Industry insurance agents offer tips for keeping premiums in check

October 8, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

A big cost for operators is commercial vehicle insurance. It’s become an even more important financial issue as operators watch every penny through the pandemic. 

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Equipment finance pros offer 8 tips for working with your lenders

Equipment finance pros offer 8 tips for working with your lenders

October 1, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

As operators head into their third round of payment modifications since the global pandemic began, finance companies are getting anxious about the lack of revenue.

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Rising country singer extols value of motorcoach industry

Rising country singer extols value of motorcoach industry

October 1, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

In a crowd of bus operators, rising country singer Karen Waldrup wanted to make sure her voice was heard.

She was the last to speak…

Bret Michaels shows support for motorcoach industry with personal video 

Bret Michaels shows support for motorcoach industry with personal video 

September 22, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Bret Michaels, who crisscrosses America to play for his three generations of fans at arenas and stadiums, is showing his support for the motorcoach industry…

Two major travel destinations put out the welcome mat for group tours

Two major travel destinations put out the welcome mat for group tours

September 17, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Two major U.S. destinations want the motorcoach industry to know they are eager and ready to host group visits.

Joy McNealy of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee,…

State associations work hard to raise support for CERTS Act

State associations work hard to raise support for CERTS Act

September 17, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

More than 180 U.S. representatives and senators have signed on as co-sponsors of the CERTS Act.  State and regional motorcoach associations are playing a key…

RV and truck repair help motorcoach garages create new revenue stream

RV and truck repair help motorcoach garages create new revenue stream

September 17, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

While the COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered most of the travel industry, it has turned into a boon for the recreational vehicle (RV) market. This has…

Oregon operator helps evacuate seniors in path of deadly fire

Oregon operator helps evacuate seniors in path of deadly fire

September 16, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Smoke has been so thick in Oregon that Joe Gillis at times can barely see across the street. Fires in southern Oregon have killed at…

How Tennessee operators are collaborating to advance the industry

How Tennessee operators are collaborating to advance the industry

September 10, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

The Tennessee Motor Coach Association is taking a full-court press approach to spotlighting the plight of the industry and lobbying for the CERTS Act. 

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