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First-time competitor Lance Salik is 2026 UMA Maintenance Competition Grand Champion

First-time competitor Lance Salik is 2026 UMA Maintenance Competition Grand Champion

March 2, 2026 | by Shandra Martinez |

Lance Salik won the Grand Champion title, Juan Velasquez earned first runner-up, Sean Piersall placed second runner-up, and Kurt Johnson received Rising Star honors.

From under the bus: Meet Lorenz Bus Service’s Kurt Johnson, winner of the UMA Rising Star Award

From under the bus: Meet Lorenz Bus Service’s Kurt Johnson, winner of the UMA Rising Star Award

March 1, 2026 | by Shandra Martinez |

Lorenz Bus Service technician Kurt Johnson discusses career beginnings, shop challenges, and industry recognition after receiving the UMA Rising Star Award.

Lorenz Bus Service drivers train, compete for UMA Motorcoach EXPO

Lorenz Bus Service drivers train, compete for UMA Motorcoach EXPO

September 18, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Lorenz Bus Service’s intensive safety training evolved into a driver competition, sending top performers to the UMA Motorcoach EXPO’s International Driver Competition.

Vandalia Bus Lines dedicates Vision Award to family matriarch 

Vandalia Bus Lines dedicates Vision Award to family matriarch 

February 9, 2024 | by Shandra Martinez |

A little over a month after her passing, Judy Streif’s spirit was felt by two of her children who run the family business, Vandalia Bus…

Lorenz Bus hosts House GOP whip for productive bus yard visit

Lorenz Bus hosts House GOP whip for productive bus yard visit

April 17, 2023 | by Shandra Martinez |

When the third-highest ranking Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives came for his first tour of Lorenz Bus Service, CEO Mike…

Brothers dedicate 2023 UMA Vision Award to their dad 

Brothers dedicate 2023 UMA Vision Award to their dad 

January 31, 2023 | by Shandra Martinez |

Receiving the 2023 UMA Vision Award was a bittersweet moment for Michael and Ben Canine, who credit their dad’s vision and passion for growing

Persistence, teamwork pay off in bringing on Sen. Grassley as CERTS co-sponsor

Persistence, teamwork pay off in bringing on Sen. Grassley as CERTS co-sponsor

August 26, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

The decision by chair of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, to co-sponsor Senate Bill 4150, marked a major step forward for the Coronavirus Economic Relief…

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