From the driver’s seat: Meet Johanna Hamilton
Johanna Hamilton recently surprised herself by placing third in the annual motorcoach driver competition hosted by the Midwest Bus and Motorcoach Association (MBMCA) on July…
From the driver’s seat: Meet Bill Mong
Veteran driver Bill Mong has been with Compass Coach in Cedar Springs, Michigan, for a decade, the last two years in the maintenance department.…
New motorcoach driver wins MBMCA Driver Competition
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Anthony Bowman, a motorcoach driver with only six months of experience, has won first place in the Midwest…
Motorcoach drivers show off skills in MBMCA Roadeo competition
BRANSON, Mo. – Eight motorcoach drivers showed their driving expertise on a compact and hilly course during the Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association’s annual driving…
Industry remembers Michigan operator Randy Cupp
Randy Cupp passed away suddenly on May 2 at age 67 at his home in Saginaw, Michigan.
The co-owner of Blue Lakes…
MBMCA gives members inside look at new CMV inspection criteria
When the Midwest Bus and Motorcoach Association (MBMCA) convened in Springfield, Illinois, in mid-July for its annual meeting, the two-day event included an inside look…
Industry veteran Dan Shoup a go-to for all things motorcoach
With more than a half-century working with motorcoaches, it’s not surprising that Dan Shoup has developed a reputation as a bit of an industry sage.
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UMA using a generous gift to promote driver training and safety skills
Driver competitions can be an effective and yet fun way to train and evaluate motorcoach drivers’ general regulation knowledge, road safety and skills.
In addition…
MBMCA honors founding members at Annual Convention
When the Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association was formed in 2011, the founding members were operators in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and…
Motorcoach drivers show off skills in MBMCA Roadeo competition
Thirteen drivers competed in the fourth Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association Roadeo on July 21 in Elkhart, Indiana. As part of the half-day competition, each…