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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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ArticlesApril 26, 2011

Feds Look to Increase Motorcoach Safety

New programs and proposed rulemaking, such as the FMCSA's CSA program and NHTSA's seat belt rule, are putting the pressure on carriers to take a long, hard look at improving an already safe industry over the next several years.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

UMA urges members to support Haiti relief

Adds link to its Website, as well as BusRates.com, for donations through the American Red Cross.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2009

UMA, NTA to co-locate shows in 2013

Groups first entered into a strategic partnership in late 2007 resulting in collaborative work at each association's annual event. Since then, UMA has managed the motorcoach exhibits at NTA's Convention and NTA has developed the "Destinations and Attractions" aisle at UMA's Motorcoach Expo.

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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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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

Opportunities on the horizon for motorcoach industry

Victor S. Parra is the president/CEO of the United Motorcoach Association.

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