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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2009

Anne Ferro nominated to head FMCSA

Ferro is currently President of the Maryland Motor Truck Association and serves on several regional advisory committees relating to freight planning, highway safety and transportation funding.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2009

Setra S 417 prepared for 2010 emission standards

First Setra with SCR technology will be featured at the 2010 UMA Motorcoach Expo in Las Vegas.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2009

NTSB releases motorcoach safety recs

Recommendations come in wake of January 2008 Mexican Hat, Utah motorcoach accident.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2009

UMA: operators increasingly using BusRates.com

Membership is relying on Internet marketing channels at a much higher rate while reliance on more traditional marketing vehicles like the Yellow Pages, radio and newspaper ads have dropped on average of 5 percent over the last year.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2009

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> American, Safeguard introduce 3-point belted seat

Premier features a 3-point seat belt and SmartFrame technology, which protects both belted and unbelted passengers while providing improved safety for large adults to small children.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 7, 2009

Krapf Turns Family Bus Route into Multi-Faceted Business

Working on motorcoaches and buses nearly his entire life has taught METRO magazine’s Operator of the Year award winner Dale Krapf, chairman of the board, Krapf Bus Companies, how to adapt and grow in an industry that is constantly in flux and comes with multiple opportunities disguised as challenges.

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ArticlesFebruary 7, 2009

Growing Business Amidst Economic Downturn Prevailing Theme at UMA Expo

New opportunities created by the Charter Bus Rules were also topics of discussion. Operators were urged to partner with local operators that have historically been looked at as the competition.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2009

UMA to raise $500K for March of Dimes campaign

Participating UMA members are pledging to donate 10 cents for every mile driven by their fleet on September 24, Miles for Babies Day. All proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2009

Economy, increasing business on minds at UMA Expo 2009

Concern for the spiking economy was a theme echoed throughout the Expo, whether it was during sessions, breaks and networking opportunities or on the show floor, with many panelists, attendees and suppliers discussing what they are doing to cinch their proverbial belts.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2009

.Travel to attend UMA Expo

As an exhibitor, .Travel will be among 180 other travel-related companies, including the American Bus Association, National Tour Association, and the Mississippi Division of Tourism.

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