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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.

Maintaining bus fleets, big or small: Complex technology requires state-of-the-art training

Maintaining bus fleets, big or small: Complex technology requires state-of-the-art training

November 20, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

At UMA’s Town Hall, industry leaders stressed training technicians to master new technologies, from emissions systems to advanced electrical diagnostics.

CIT, Windstar expand as Burlington Trailways family exits industry

CIT, Windstar expand as Burlington Trailways family exits industry

November 12, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Iowa’s CIT Signature Transportation and Windstar Lines acquire Burlington Trailways assets, continuing its legacy as the Moore family steps back.

‘It was wild’: After several attempts, technician wins UMA Maintenance Grand Champion title

‘It was wild’: After several attempts, technician wins UMA Maintenance Grand Champion title

March 26, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Sean Piersall of Adventure Tours wins Grand Champion title at the 2025 UMA Maintenance Competition after years of perseverance and dedication.

Award-winning employees create milestone year for Windstar Lines

Award-winning employees create milestone year for Windstar Lines

November 20, 2024 | by Shandra Martinez |

Windstar Lines enjoys a milestone year as driver Andy Grecian and technician Juan Velasquez earn top industry awards, showcasing company excellence.

Windstar’s Jeff Greteman testifies before House Subcommittee

Windstar’s Jeff Greteman testifies before House Subcommittee

March 29, 2024 | by Ken Presley |

Washington – UMA Member Jeff Greteman, President and CEO of Windstar Lines in Carroll, Iowa, testified before the House Subcommittee of Highways and Transits last…

ABC Companies and Windstar Lines celebrate historic milestone 

ABC Companies and Windstar Lines celebrate historic milestone 

March 6, 2024 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

ABC Companies and Windstar Lines are celebrating a significant achievement in their partnership, the most motorcoaches delivered in a single day by ABC.

A lineup…

First-time winners take UMA Maintenance Competition awards

First-time winners take UMA Maintenance Competition awards

February 15, 2024 | by Shandra Martinez |

The 2024 UMA Maintenance Competition brought two first-time winners. Juan Velasquez, of Windstar Lines in Carroll, Iowa, was named the Grand Champion. Last year, Velasquez…

Windstar driver wins 2024 UMA International Driver Competition

Windstar driver wins 2024 UMA International Driver Competition

February 15, 2024 | by Shandra Martinez |

This year’s 2024 UMA International Driver Competition drew 18 of the top motorcoach drivers from across the country. They completed an extensive written exam, then…

Motorcoach drivers show off skills in MBMCA Roadeo competition

Motorcoach drivers show off skills in MBMCA Roadeo competition

August 1, 2023 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

BRANSON, Mo. – Eight motorcoach drivers showed their driving expertise on a compact and hilly course during the Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association’s annual driving…

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