Cross Country Tours takes delivery of 40th consecutive Van Hool
Cross Country Tours began its business nearly three decades ago with a Van Hool coach.
The Charter and Tour Operator in Spartanburg, South Carolina, recently…
Putting the numbers on your side. What’s your driver hiring policy?
“Warm and lateral” was a phrase Lancer Insurance Company’s now-retired Jack Burkert would mutter when he thought a motor carrier cared more about having a…
Georgia operator leads ‘Convoy of Care’ to Florida to help hurricane survivors
In response to the devastation left by Hurricane Ian, United Motorcoach Association (UMA) Director Clarence Cox III is leading a disaster relief convoy to bring…
NSTA’s Macysyn discusses Under-the-Hood waiver, Clean School Bus program
Curt Macysyn, the executive director for the National School Transportation Association (NSTA) joined the weekly United Motorcoach Association (UMA) Town Hall on Sept. 15 to…
Tax tips: Getting compensation classification right
When it comes to compensation classification and taxes, it’s important to get it right.
Most passenger transportation companies compensate workers as employees. During COVID, it…
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…
Operators share how market disruptions led to better operations
Market disruptions are an unavoidable part of the business landscape. How a business reacts can determine the difference between collapse, surviving, or thriving.
Consider how…
UMA weighs in on national speed limit
More than 16,000 commenters weighed in on a proposed rule requiring speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles, which is favored by safety groups and largely…
The California Highway Patrol responds to concerns about bus inspections
The California Highway Patrol recently responded to a letter sent by the leaders of the trade groups representing the motorcoach industry asking the law enforcement…
1970 Sultana sweeps MOBT awards at Spring Fling
The Parra family’s 1970 Sultana swept the awards at the Spring Fling, the Museum of Bus Transportation’s annual event held June 4-5…