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EXPO REGISTRATION GRAND OPENING SAVE EXTRA $25 THROUGH MAY 22
SALES PROS TO CONVENE AT MALL OF AMERICA FOR FIRST SALES SUMMIT
LIMO MANAGER CHARGED IN 20 FATALITIES IN UPSTATE NY CRASH
GERMANY'S FIRST ELECTRIC HIGHWAY LETS TRUCKS DRAW CURRENT
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Sales pros to meet at Mall of America for first annual Bus & Motorcoach Industry Sales Summit
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Nearly 100 sales professionals from our industry are heading to Mall of America in Bloomington, MN a week from today to take part in the industry's first Sales Summit, May 29-30. The event and its curriculum were developed specifically to address the unique sales challenges and opportunities facing our industry.
"The response to this event has been overwhelming," said UMA President and CEO Stacy Tetschner. "The landscape of sales is constantly adapting as technology and consumer attitudes and behaviors evolve and change. Operators know they need to stay ahead of the curve by equipping their sales departments to succeed in today's economy, and tomorrow's. We have several operators sending multiple staff members. I predict this Summit will grow each year. "
Leading tech innovators, sales training pros and business management experts are featured presenters in a mix of keynotes, panels, training sessions and facilitated roundtables throughout the two-day event. And for those arriving early enough, there is an opportunity to register for a bonus session at 3 p.m. Tuesday, with keynote speaker Shawna Suckow, entitled: Don't become extinct: Join the sales evolution!
There is a separate fee for the bonus session.
The Bus & Motorcoach Industry Sales Summit will take place in Mall of America, May 29-30. A limited number of participants will have the opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Mall's Enhanced Service Portal, a marvel of customer service technology that optimizes the user experience for mall customers.
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There is limited space remaining for this event. Contact
Sydni Konohia
at UMA (703) 838-2929 if you would like to reserve a space! On-site registration will be allowed.
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AOBRD phaseout is topic of latest
online Regional Town Hall meetings
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UMA members in Region I just finished up their online town hall meeting on the AOBRD phaseout, with an hour-long live discussion with experts and colleagues!
The next two regional meetings will take place:
- Region II - Thursday, May 23 at 2 p.m. ET
- Region III - Tuesday, June 4 at 10 a.m. ET
You can join the meeting by dialing in on your phone or logging in for the video conference from you computer or phone.
Go to
www.uma.org/regional to learn how to participate. The meetings are open to non-members, so please invite colleagues to join in.
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One more day to save big on EXPO
Get tuned up for Nashville 2020
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EXPO registration is open! Tomorrow is the last day to register for the 2020 UMA Motorcoach EXPO with additional
Grand Opening savings of $25 off
the Early Bird rate. No discount code is needed, your rate of $374 will be reflected at check out!
And don't forget to check our
hotel page
! We have beautiful and convenient lodging near the Music City Center. Book your stay in our room block.
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Get ready for 2019 Roadcheck: Steering and suspension
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place June 4-6. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections on commercial motor vehicles and drivers.
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Each year, International Roadcheck places special emphasis on a category of violations. This year’s focus is
steering and suspension systems
. While checking vehicle compliance is always part of the North American Standard Inspection Program, CVSA is highlighting steering components and suspension systems this year as a reminder of their importance to highway safety.
“Steering and suspension are safety critical systems for any commercial motor vehicle,” said CVSA President Chief Jay Thompson with the Arkansas Highway Police. “Not only do they support the heavy loads carried by trucks and buses, but they also help maintain stability and control under acceleration and braking, keeping the vehicle safely on the road. Furthermore, they keep tires in alignment, reducing chances of uneven tire wear and possible tire failure, and they maximize the contact between the tires and the road to provide steering stability and good handling.”
During International Roadcheck, CVSA-certified inspectors will primarily conduct the
North American Standard Level I Inspection
, a 37-step procedure that includes an examination of driver operating requirements and vehicle mechanical fitness. Inspectors may opt to conduct the Level II Walk-Around Driver/Vehicle Inspection, Level III Driver/Credential/Administrative Inspection or Level V Vehicle-Only Inspection.
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Get essential training for higher sales and profits
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Germany's first electric highway lets trucks draw power from overhead cables
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Germany has opened its first-ever section of "eHighway," which allows hybrid cargo trucks to charge their batteries while they are on the move.
On Tuesday, the German government introduced the technology on a 6-mile-long stretch of Autobahn near the city of Frankfurt. It uses 670-volt direct-current overhead cables that let electric trucks draw power and recharge their batteries on the go.
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Motorcoach sales hold steady, according to survey
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Motorcoach sales in the first quarter of 2019 were almost identical to sales in first quarter 2018. The Motorcoach Builder Survey, released by the American Bus Association Foundation, showed there were 632 coaches sold versus 621 in 2018.
However, there were more pre-owned vehicles sold in the first quarter of 2019 than there were the previous year—223 compared to 191 in 2018. Sales of 45-foot motorcoaches dominated; however, 35- to 45-foot coaches saw a 53 percent gain over last year’s sales.
Similarly, though large group travel makes up the majority of bus trips, operators are increasingly accommodating small groups looking for a more customized trip.
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OBITUARY
Kent Huskey of Huskey Trailways passes away at 55
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Kent Huskey, age 55, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at his home. He was born March 8, 1964 in Crystal City, Missouri, the son of Mary "Joyce" (nee Charleville) Huskey of Crystal City, and the late Owen "Karl" Huskey.
He is survived by his wife Julie (nee Courtois) Huskey; daughters Katie (Ryan) Brunner of Festus, and Mollie (Nick) Pruneau of Festus; grandchildren Owen Brunner, Ella Rose Pruneau, Dallas Brunner, and three on the way; sister Karla (Kevin) Dennis of Festus; nephew Kyle Dennis of Festus; and mother and father in-law Geneva and Carl Courtois.
He was the owner/operator of Huskey Bus and Transportation in Festus; and was a member of Elks #1721, United Motorcoach Association, Midwest Bus and Motorcoach Association, Missouri School Bus Contractors, Trailways Transportation Organization, and the National and Missouri Cattle Associations.
Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 24, 2019 at the funeral home.
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Bus & Motorcoach News
is mailed twice monthly to all UMA members. In addition, it's available online 24/7 at
www.busandmotorcoachnews.com
and by email, on a schedule you choose! Invite everyone on your staff to stay informed about the industry by signing up for email updates from
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You can choose daily or weekly updates! Below is a sampling of what's in our latest digital and print editions.
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CVSA seeks to limit
ELD exemptions
A nonprofit organization representing commercial motor vehicle safety inspectors is asking Congress to reject an effort to exempt small operators from the federal electronic logging device mandate.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), long a critic of the growing number of ELD exemptions, sent a letter to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in March expressing its opposition to the Small Carrier Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act.
The bill, which would exempt commercial operators with fewer than 10 vehicles from the mandate, was first introduced in 2018 but failed to pass. It resurfaced this year as H.R. 1697 and was referred to as the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney said in the letter to the House committee that the bill, “along with any other effort to exempt segments of the motor carrier industry from the use of ELDs, would negatively impact highway safety and add significant complication to the enforcement of the ELD mandate and hours-of-service regulations.”
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Limo manager charged for 20 fatalities in unexplained crash
The manager of a New York State limousine company has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of second-degree manslaughter and 20 counts of criminally negligent homicide for a crash that killed 17 passengers, two pedestrians and the driver of a stretched 2001 Ford Excursion.
New York State Police found that Prestige Limousine of Sarasota Springs did not hold state operating authority. Nonetheless, it somehow had obtained inspection stickers without submitting the vehicle to required New York Department of Transportation semi-annual inspections.
Police also reported that the limo had twice been ordered out of service last year during roadside inspections. The driver was not properly licensed and was found to have an anti-seizure medication and THC, an active chemical in marijuana, in his body.
Nauman Hussain, 28, was charged in Schoharie County Court on April 9. Prosecutors said he had “sole responsibility for that vehicle being on the road.” He is the son of company owner Shahed Hussain, who is in Pakistan.
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Motorcoach Industry Calendar
MAY 2019
- 23 - UMA Region II Regional Town Hall Video Conference: AOBRDs to ELDs - 2:00 p.m. ET
- 29-30 UMA Inaugural Sales Summit, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN Learn more and register
JUNE 2019
- 1 Spring Fling at the Museum of Bus Transportation, Hershey, PA https://busmuseum.org/events/spring-fling/
- 4 - UMA Region III Regional Town Hall Video Conference: AOBRDs to ELDs - 10:00 a.m. ET
- 4-6 CVSA International Roadcheck
- 18-21 PBA Annual Meeting, Resorts Casino, Atlantic City, NJ (Hosted by Atlantic City/MeetAC)
- 20-23 New England Bus Association Annual Conference, Nonantum Resort Kennebunkport, ME
- 21 PBA Board Meeting, Atlantic City http://pabus.org/
JULY 2019
- 14-20 Operation Safe Driver Week Learn More
- 28- August 1 , Regional Meeting of AMA, GMOA, and SCMA, Renaissance Hotel/Convention Center, Montgomery, AL Learn More
AUGUST 2019
- 6-9 IMG Strategic Alliance Meeting, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- 12-14 Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association (MBMCA) Annual Convention and Trade Show (and Roadeo Competition), Isle Casino Hotel, Bettendorf, IA www.mbmca.org
- 14 PBA Safety & Preparedness Workshop, York Springs, PA http://pabus.org/
- 15-18 NAMO Annual Conference & Marketplace – Springfield, MO Oasis Hotel and Convention Center http://www.namo-coaches.org/
SEPTEMBER 2019
- 11, Maryland Motorcoach Association Annual Crab Feast, Kentmorr Restaurant and Crab House. Stevensville, MD
- 18-22 Regional Meeting of NCMA, VMA, and MCASC, Embassy/Marriott/Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC Learn More
OCTOBER 2019
- 9-10 GNJMA Fall Annual Meeting & Related Events including Group Leader Marketplace, Resorts Atlantic City http://www.gnjma.com/
- 13 -15 California Bus Association’s 46th Annual Convention and Trade Show, Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa www.cbabus.com
- 20-22 Bus Association of New York (BANY) Annual Meeting and Marketplace, Sands Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA – bany@banybus.org
- October 21-23, 201920th Annual North West Motorcoach Association ROADEO Location TBD
JANUARY 2020
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OCTOBER 2020
- 25- 27 California Bus Association’s 47th Annual Convention and Trade Show, Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage, CA (Palm Springs) www.cbabus.com
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Reach the UMA staff by calling (703) 838-2929 or by email at
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