FMCSA extends waivers related to the COVID-19 national emergency
Washington, DC – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted waivers permitting (but not requiring) states to extend the validity of commercial driver’s…
Why PPP recipients should rethink Employee Retention Credit
The Employee Retention Credit — ERC tax credit — was not available to you in 2020 if you took Paycheck Protection Program…
Wisconsin motorcoach operator closed doors in 2020 — he’s not alone
Patrick Marks has been in the motorcoach industry for nearly 40 years, joining the Wisconsin company started by his father and building it into a…
Coach Atlantic creates ‘bubble’ transport to keep CPL players safe
One way Coach Atlantic has responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic is by offering ‘bubble’ transportation.
The Canadian operator opted to used seven…
School bus drivers could be among first vaccine recipients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that frontline essential workers and all adults over the age of 75, both…
UMA training event takes virtual format; speakers will focus on safety, compliance
Experts from across the industry will be presenting at the UMA Safety Management Seminar, a three-day training event that runs Dec.…
Illinois school bus driver celebrates 50 years on the job
Janyce Johnson, or more commonly known as “JJ” to her coworkers and peers, recently celebrated her 50th year as a school bus driver.
Johnson said…
UMA Safety Management Seminar will focus on ‘back-to-basics’
When vehicles roll, there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes to ensure compliance and safety. For companies operating with skeleton crews, that means…
UMA to mark 50 years at Motorcoach EXPO in Orlando
Motorcoach operators are planning an important in-person meeting April 21-25, as they convene for the UMA Motorcoach EXPO in Orlando. Held annually, EXPO is…
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…