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Author: Shandra Martinez

Trailblazing leader modernizes motorcoach legacy with collaboration, integrity and vision

Trailblazing leader modernizes motorcoach legacy with collaboration, integrity and vision

December 10, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

A lifelong industry leader transforms her family charter business, championing safety, collaboration, and women’s advancement while guiding H&L Charter forward.

World Cup surge could drive demand for buses and shuttles

World Cup surge could drive demand for buses and shuttles

December 8, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Cities facing 2026 World Cup crowds may seek temporary transportation capacity, creating short-term opportunities for bus and motorcoach operators nationwide.

Industry leader presses Georgia lawmakers for action on rising insurance costs

Industry leader presses Georgia lawmakers for action on rising insurance costs

November 26, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Clarence Cox urges Georgia legislators to address soaring commercial insurance rates, highlighting industry costs, economic impact, and shrinking coverage options statewide.

Maintaining bus fleets, big or small: Complex technology requires state-of-the-art training

Maintaining bus fleets, big or small: Complex technology requires state-of-the-art training

November 20, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

At UMA’s Town Hall, industry leaders stressed training technicians to master new technologies, from emissions systems to advanced electrical diagnostics.

New report highlights bus and motorcoach industry’s $158B U.S. economic footprint

New report highlights bus and motorcoach industry’s $158B U.S. economic footprint

November 17, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

A national study shows U.S. motorcoaches drive $158 billion in annual impact, supporting 885,000 jobs and connecting communities nationwide.

Zane Gray joins SMFL to drive growth in bus financing

Zane Gray joins SMFL to drive growth in bus financing

November 17, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Industry veteran Zane Gray brings 15 years of motorcoach experience to SMFL, leading financing efforts for North America’s bus market.

The Black Pearl rolls again: A motorcoach reborn through imagination

The Black Pearl rolls again: A motorcoach reborn through imagination

November 17, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

A Coast Guard veteran’s dream and a master craftsman’s artistry transform a worn bus into a pirate-themed masterpiece on wheels.

Idling laws drive bus operators to rethink trips to NYC

Idling laws drive bus operators to rethink trips to NYC

November 14, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Costly fines and confusing rules are forcing out-of-state motorcoach companies to reconsider sending buses into New York City.

CIT, Windstar expand as Burlington Trailways family exits industry

CIT, Windstar expand as Burlington Trailways family exits industry

November 12, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Iowa’s CIT Signature Transportation and Windstar Lines acquire Burlington Trailways assets, continuing its legacy as the Moore family steps back.

Legal leader drives innovation and growth in transportation industry

Legal leader drives innovation and growth in transportation industry

November 6, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Master’s Transportation General Counsel Rita Luukkonen drives strategic growth, workforce development and innovation, earning national recognition for industry leadership.

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