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What to know about UMA EXPO’s Maintenance Interchange 

What to know about UMA EXPO’s Maintenance Interchange 

October 28, 2021 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Over the past 20-plus years, one of the best-attended and considered most valuable events conducted during UMA Motorcoach EXPO has been the Maintenance Interchange.

Kevin…

From the driver’s seat: Meet Jamie Wiese

From the driver’s seat: Meet Jamie Wiese

March 18, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

Jamie Wiese began his commercial driver career in 1986, at 18, when he was trained to drive a school bus by Dick Plahn from Willmar…

Insurer offers 10 tips when bringing coach drivers back to work

Insurer offers 10 tips when bringing coach drivers back to work

March 11, 2021 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Demand for charter work and tours is picking up, and many drivers are coming back to work after being furloughed for months. As a result,…

From the driver’s seat: Meet Roosevelt Carey

From the driver’s seat: Meet Roosevelt Carey

January 28, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

Roosevelt “Rosie” Carey has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat for 28 years. He is currently employed with Louisiana Motor Coach,…

From the driver’s seat: Meet Bryce Buderer

From the driver’s seat: Meet Bryce Buderer

January 17, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

Bryce Buderer, 24, has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat since 2015. Since Buderer was 5, he has been in love with buses. He’s…

From the driver’s seat: Meet Sandy Martinez

From the driver’s seat: Meet Sandy Martinez

December 2, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Sandy Martinez has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat for about 10 years. She lives in Southern California, about 15 minutes from Disneyland. She…

From the driver’s seat: Meet Keith Ballinger

From the driver’s seat: Meet Keith Ballinger

November 12, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Keith Ballinger, 62, has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat for nearly 30 years. He’s currently a driver with Timi’s…

Longtime motorcoach operator Lauren LeBron passes

Longtime motorcoach operator Lauren LeBron passes

September 2, 2017 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

TAMPA, Fla. — Longtime motorcoach operator and 2008 UMA Vision Award winner Lauren Denise LeBron passed away last month after a lengthy battle with neuroendocrine…

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