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CAPITOL HILL DAY SCHEDULE SET
BUS & MOTORCOACH NEWS
HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW TIPS
EMPLOYEE SCREENING SURVEY
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Agenda set for UMA Capitol Hill Day April 10-11
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Join industry colleagues for a day of advocacy
The schedule for the UMA 2018 Capitol Hill Day is set, so operators and industry allies are invited to sign up today and book their hotel rooms for this important event. Each participant will be professionally briefed on the issues and will have a customized schedule arranged with their legislators. Remember, your business provides jobs and services in your community and your legislators pay attention when constituents like you take time to speak out about the realities of operating a business. You CAN make a difference. The UMA 2018 Capitol Hill Day is free to attend and operators are only responsible for their hotel room and transportation to and from DC.
Please book your rooms by March 20 using the link on the
UMA website
.
April 10
- 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. - Legislative Briefing and Capitol Hill Instruction at the Homewood Suites
- 6:30 p.m. - Group Dinner
April 11
- 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast launch to the Hill - last minute questions and updates at the Homewood Suites
- 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Individual meeting with U.S. Senators/Representatives (arranged for you)
- 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Capitol Hill Meeting Debrief and Reception - Share information and action items from your meetings and return evaluation forms.
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Every UMA member receives Bus & Motorcoach News in the mail twice a month. Are you also receiving your email copy? Everyone on your staff is entitled to receive the email version and they can choose whether to receive it daily or weekly. Click
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We have a new FMCSA Administrator
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The Senate has confirmed Raymond Martinez as the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. He was nominated by President Donald Trump in September and just last week cleared the last hurdle in the process.
UMA President and CEO Stacy Tetschner last week congratulated the new administrator on his confirmation and committed the organization to working with him, saying
“we stand ready to work with Administrator Martinez and his team to further reduce passenger carrier crashes and improve what is already an outstanding safety record for the industry.”
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UMA pocast explores BusRates' redesign
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Have you heard the Motorcoach Minute? It's UMA's podcast for our industry available free through all the major app stores. The latest podcast focuses on the redesign of the popular
BusRates.com website and how improvements will help operators boost booking with better performance.
Prior podcasts are available, too. A full listing is available on the Bus & Motorcoach News website on the
Motorcoach Minute page.
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VA Tech Transportation Institute wants UMA members' input for employment screening survey
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The United Motorcoach Association is asking its members to complete an important online survey. The survey, conducted by the
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
, pertains to employment screening practices in commercial motor vehicle operations.
“We know everyone is busy this time of year; however, this is a unique opportunity to share your opinion and expertise regarding your use (or nonuse) of specific employment screening practices, as well as their effectiveness,” said Ken Presley, UMA vice president of legislative & regulatory affairs & industry relations/COO. “The results of the survey will most likely shape policy for years to come as agencies develop practical and cost-effective pre-employment screening practices and guidelines to reduce the risk of crashes.”
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Management tips from Harvard Business Review
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Busy managers don't always have time for higher education while working busy jobs, but that doesn't mean you cannot take advantage of expert management advice! Harvard Business Review's "Management Tip of the Day" provides short snippets that can motivate managers to focus better on goals, build a stronger team, and empower employees. Today's tip is "Encourage Your Team to Bring You Problems - Not Just Complaints." Check it out along with posts from prior days. Each tip is actionable and helpful on its own and also cites the resource you can consult for greater insight.
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The UMA directory is coming soon. Are you up to date?
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Have you heard from UMA regarding the need to update your company's records in our database? You should have received a fax with your existing data and a request to have an updated copy returned to UMA. We need to know if your contact info has changed, and whether there are any updates to your fleet or company personnel for starters. The directory is a great tool for member to member contact, so having the latest information is key!
The primary contact for any member organization can also update a company record online using the designated email and password. Please note, organizations that use one email account for more than one individual might have trouble logging in.
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High school chronicles Bailey Coach Vets Trip
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Last Veteran's Day, UMA member Bailey Coach of York, PA sponsored its second annual trip to Arlington National Cemetery for veterans, taking nearly 650 vets, their friends, and families aboard 8 motorcoaches furnished by Bailey's and two each from fellow UMA members Wolf Bus Lines and Executive Coach. The event was covered in
Bus & Motorcoach News and now a York high school student has created a video to let others get a closer look at this unique experience. Click the link below to view it on YouTube.
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Motorcoach Industry Calendar
FEBRUARY 2018
MARCH 2018
12-13 Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association Sponsor Appreciation Dinner, Spring Association Meeting & Motorcoach Professional Awards, Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, NJ Info:
www.gnjma.com
APRIL 2018
10-11 UMA 2018 Capitol Hill Day, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Washington, DC, NoMa Union Station, Info:
www.uma.org/capitol-hill/ Reserve your hotel room by March 20!
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YOU ARE UMA
Remember, as a UMA member you have the power of discounts on the best products and services, access to relevant education, targeted professional resources, and colleagues all over the map. Remember to consult your member directory when you need help on the road, access to more vehicles to meet demand, or services out of your area. We are UMA!
Reach the UMA staff by calling (703) 838-2929 or by email at
info@uma.org. We love to hear from our members!
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