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Tag: Darren Haines

Ring of Honor celebrates industry’s top bus mechanics

Ring of Honor celebrates industry’s top bus mechanics

May 21, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

UMA honors elite technicians with new Ring of Honor, celebrating multi-year Maintenance Competition champions.

Darren Haines among first inducted into UMA’s Ring of Honor

Darren Haines among first inducted into UMA’s Ring of Honor

May 10, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Veteran technician Darren Haines earns elite recognition at UMA EXPO as he is inducted into the Ring of Honor for maintenance excellence and leadership.

Darren Haines wins UMA Maintenance Competition for third time

Darren Haines wins UMA Maintenance Competition for third time

January 16, 2023 | by Shandra Martinez |

Even as the 2023 UMA Maintenance Competition grand champion — his third win in five years — Darren Haines is always ready to learn something…

These champions keep the buses running

These champions keep the buses running

January 30, 2019 | by Rick Stoff |

Darren Haines earned the title of 2019 Maintenance Challenge Grand Champion at Motorcoach EXPO but still thinks he gained experience by watching his competitors…

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