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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2013

REI celebrates 75th anniversary

Started as a small family-owned radio shop and has grown into a global manufacturer of commercial transportation electronics for the motorcoach, transit, shuttle, school and agriculture markets.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2012

NTSB issues safety recs

Directed to the FMCSA, NHTSA, AASHTO and various motorcoach associations.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 21, 2012

How To Generate Motorcoach Business Leads

Websites such as Bus Rates.com and charterbusconnect.com do most of the homework for you. Some operators are using their current customers as sources for new leads. Additionally, trade shows offer the opportunity to establish personal relationships.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2012

UMA/NTA set schedule for 2013 show

The schedule for the Jan. 20 to 24 show was confirmed at the NTA/UMA 2013 Task Force meeting and will give members a better idea of how UMA's and NTA's events will be integrated.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2012

UMA, NTA adjust Travel Exchange dates

The combination of NTA’s annual convention and UMA’s Motorcoach EXPO is now set for January 20 to 24 in Orlando, Fla.

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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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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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ArticlesFebruary 22, 2012

FMCSA Begins Query Into Hours-of-Service

As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s quest to make motorcoach travel safer, the FMCSA has begun conducting listening sessions to solicit concepts, ideas and information. The first such session was held at the ABA’s Marketplace in January.

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