DID YOU MARK YOUR CALENDAR?
March 6-7, 2017
Sponsor Appreciation Dinner, 2017 Motorcoach Professional Awards & Association Meeting
Location: Tropicana
Golf Outing, Meet & Mingle, Group Leader Marketplace & Annual Association Meeting
Location: Resort's
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2017 Motorcoach Professional Awards Notification!
This year's recipients will be honored at the
March 7th Association Meeting.
Deadline February 1st
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ATTENTION OPERATOR MEMBERS!
Have you participated in the first annual membership survey? If not, please take a minute to do so. It's very short, we promise!
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
We are pleased to announce and introduce our
NEW members who have joined the GNJMA in 2016:
Sylvia Jackson
434-594-4810
John Bailey
717-718-0490
Tim Boden
724-282-1000
Dale McMichael
717-464-2767
Elizabeth Deffer
877-874-8593
610-594-2664
Denise Cali
610-776-1516
Mark Dominick
216-267-8810
Anthony Terranova
732-219-8611
Robert Davey
201-935-0425
Jason Sharenow
973-635-2374
Joseph Patella
201-868-8994
Todd Zimmerman
609-291-7133
Ed Vanderhoof
973-325-0700
Laura Putt
717-454-7762
Laurence T. Bennett
856-667-9111
Al Dellinger
609-267-0763
Blythe Macomber
518-286-2400
Fred Fakkema
206-915-7732
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A Note From Our President
Dear Members,
In reflecting on this year as it comes to a close, I have to say it's been a very good and busy year for our Association.
We have grown the membership, initiated a new approach to sponsorship, experienced excellent meeting attendance, enhanced communications, proactively addressed regulatory and legislative issues affecting our members, created new relationships, strengthened existing relationships, created revenue opportunities for members, expanded our committed group of Board members, reorganized into committees and welcomed a new Executive Director.
Looking forward to 2017, besides building on what we've started this year, some of the areas we wish to improve include offering additional educational events (online and/or in-person), redesigning our website to be a resource for our members, expanding our footprint for gatherings to accommodate all members and expanding the benefits of membership in discounted programs.
Warm wishes for a wonderful holiday!
Tim Stout
President
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Featured Article
FMCSA Publishes National Training Standards
(For New Bus Drivers)
Excerpts from both ABA & UMA Press Release:
FMCSA has published the final rule that will affect prospective drivers trying to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). The new "Entry-Level Driver Training" rule mandates a comprehensive curriculum that includes classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction.
Previous mandates from Congress to develop a curriculum evaded regulators for decades. Today's final rule is a result of a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee largely consisting of trainers, industry officials, labor, and safety advocates.
The primary sticking point from the first meeting was an insistence by some groups to require up to 250 hours of training as a minimum. Studies generally show no correlation between the minimum number of hours a trainee receives and a reduction in crashes.
Key Highlights
- The final rule does not include any minimum hours for behind the wheel training
- Theory training requirements include no minimum number of theory training hours
- A proficiency standard must be met
- No refresher course training required for CDL holders who lose their licenses, get suspended or revoked
- Simulator training is not the same as behind the wheel! The rule does not permit BTW training to be conducted by using a driving simulation device, and a driver-trainee may not use a simulation device to demonstrate proficiency. However, simulators may be used in theory training.
The final rule allows prospective CDL drivers in most states to complete their classroom instruction online. This should be a strong feature for small fleet operators as prospective drivers can complete courses online while maintaining their current employment.
To download a copy of the final rule published from the FMCSA, please
click here.
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Membership Benefits & Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you taking advantage of the many
benefits the Association has to offer?
Click here
to checkout a list of current benefits.
Maybe you have
suggestions for additional benefits? We are al
ways looking for ways to increase value for our Members. We'd love to hear from you!
Are you, or do you know someone, who may be interested in becoming a sponsor of the GNJMA?
Click here
to checkout our new sponsorship package. Please act now so you can get on-board for 2017!
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Inauguration Bus Parking Info
RFK Stadium is the official bus parking option for the 58th Presidential Inauguration and related events. Reserved parking is currently available online.
All parking will be located at RFK Stadium, and due to expected street closures, vehicles should enter the stadium from the east via I-295. Specific driving information and directions will be posted online closer to the event.
Buses may not park in the District adjacent to any residential property, school, playground, hospital, church or park. The fine for a violation is $250.
Staffed lots will be open from 5:00am-11:00pm and include driver services. Spaces are limited. Passengers will have access to Metro at Stadium - Armory Station, opening at 4:00am January 20th, getting them as close as possible to Inauguration Day events on the Mall. Walking routes are also an option. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will also provide a bus shuttle for people with limited mobility from RFK Stadium to a location south of the Mall.
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