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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2012

UMA, ABA leaders testify on vehicle safety provisions

The U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade held a hearing designed to learn the views of the Administration and other stakeholders considering the vehicle safety provisions included in the House and Senate highway bills.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 14, 2012

Operator of the Year: Northfield Lines Expands Operation Via Fleet, Customer Diversification

Over the past 23 years, John (pictured) and Larry Benjamin, co-owners of the Minnesota-based business, have built up their companies to become award-winning motorcoach and school bus operations. Meanwhile, the industry says goodbye to Larry, a well-loved member who made invaluable contributions through the UMA.

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ArticlesMarch 14, 2012

UMA Expo Touts Tools to Bolster Business

Key presentations included NTSB, FMCSA chiefs discussing safety programs, while business executives talked brand building and marketing tactics.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 13, 2012

UMA EXPO 2012

A look at EXPO 2012, which was held in February at the Long Beach Convention Center in California.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2012

NTSB to meet on 2011 N.Y. motorcoach crash

The draft report presented to the five NTSB members will include the following issue areas: survival factors, driver background and human factors, highway design, vehicle factors, motor carrier oversight, and the company operating and safety history.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2012

Northfield Lines named METRO’s ‘Operator of the Year’

METRO publisher Frank DiGiacomo presented the award to owners John Benjamin and Larry Benjamin at the UMA’s 2012 Motorcoach Expo in Long Beach, Calif., in February to honor their exceptional achievements in the industry.

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ArticlesFebruary 22, 2012

Legislative and Regulatory Update

A whole host of new regulations and possible legislation are on the horizon for motorcoach operators. METRO spoke to the ABA's Norm Littler and UMA's Ken Presley to find out the latest on some of the issues.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2012

Setra unveils ESP at UMA EXPO

The active system improves handling safety and stability and is based on the electronic ABS advanced anti-lock braking system, which optimizes braking force. It is now standard on all S 417 and S 407 vehicles.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2012

Coach USA honored at UMA for green practices

The Green Highway Award, established in 2008 and sponsored by Motor Coach Industries, recognizes companies that demonstrate organizational leadership in reducing carbon emissions. The award was presented to Coach USA because of its dedication to fuel conservation and idling reduction policies, recycling programs and facilities management.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2012

MCI showcases 2012 models at UMA EXPO

MCI’s Long Beach Convention Center space includes a series of learning stations manned by MCI expert engineers, technicians and sales representatives.

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