Railroaders Memorial Museum! | |
The Railroaders Memorial Museum seeks to preserve the stories and contributions of Central Pennsylvanians who left an imprint on their communities, industry, and nation. Museum displays include a rich array of artifacts, immersive environments, and life size dioramas of railroad workers performing various tasks typical of the Altoona Shops.
Join them and the African American Heritage Project on Saturdays, December 3, 10, and 17 for a K4 Christmas: Railroad City Holidays.
Contact: Brendan Betts 814-946-0834 or operations@railroadcity.org
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Losing an Industry Friend, Sheri Greenawalt | |
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Greenawalt and Bollman Charter family as they mourn the passing of owner Sheri.
Sheri was the third generation owner and operator, along with being a former employee, of Bollman Charter Service.
She had many roles there throughout the years; from office work and travel agent, to setting up tours, and even escorting many tours and school groups all over the United States and Canada. Some of her favorite tours were Nova Scotia, Canada, Colorado and taking school groups to Manhattan and Florida.
She will be dearly missed. You can read her obituary here.
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Starr Bus Charter & Tours Is Celebrating Its 75th Anniversary | |
To celebrate PBA Member Starr Bus Charter & Tours' 75th anniversary, Starr planned a 6-day trip to Louisville, KY titled ‘Bourbon, Bluegrass, and Thoroughbreds’, where attendees participated in activities such as the Kentucky Derby Museum, a distillery tasting and tour, a birthday dinner party with bluegrass entertainment, and more. Their Birthday Bash trip accompanies over 520 other packaged tours from coast to coast, and even a 27-day cross country vacation! Read more...
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ABC Companies Expands Fleet Options With New Turtle Top Shuttle Bus | |
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PBA Member, ABC Companies is expanding its equipment lineup with the unveiling of the Turtle Top Odyssey XL S2C, a 41-passenger shuttle bus.
The shuttle bus is available from ABC on both the Freightliner S2C and Ford F600 chassis, offering fully customizable options for exterior and interior components, as well as a variety of seating configurations. Read more...
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Aimbridge Hospitality Welcomes Patrick Volz as Chief Operating Officer, Global Operations | |
PBA Member, Aimbridge Hospitality is delighted to welcome Patrick Volz in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, Global Operations. Patrick will lead and inspire their corporate teams that support their hotels in the pursuit of operational excellence that drives outsized returns, guest satisfaction, and owner satisfaction. Read more... | |
Chautauqua, New York Ranked #4 in the Top 10 Most Beautiful Towns in the US | |
The Travel ranked Chautauqua, NY as #4 in the top 10 most beautiful towns in the US in 2022! The 2023 Annual Conference is taking place in this wonderful location, June 18-23, 2023 and hosted by PBA Member, Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau. We can't wait to experience it! Read more... | |
The Bus Network To Unveil Tools Compatible With ELDs | |
PBA Member, The Bus Network (TBN) has announced a new partnership with Initek Consulting to develop a plug-and-play "integrations marketplace" that will extend the functionality of its SalesDriver and OpsDriver technologies. Read more... | |
Winter Weather Restriction Webinar Scheduled for November 30 | |
PBA is hosting a free webinar with PennDOT's Dan Whetzel, who will present the Winter Weather Restriction chart and the changes that have been made to it ahead of the 2022-23 winter season. The webinar is scheduled for November 30. Get more details and register today! | |
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Membership Renewal
Invoices
Membership renewal invoices were emailed on 9/20 and a statement was emailed to you on 11/3, payment was due 10/1.
If you have not remitted your dues, please contact our office to remain a member in good standing.
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2023 Membership Directory Updates
We are preparing content for the 2023 PBA Membership Directory. To ensure your directory listing will be correct, make sure you login to your Info Hub and make sure everything is correct, including your business description. The deadline to make updates was November 1st.
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Driver & Employee of Distinction Awards Nomination Period is Open | |
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The PBA Driver & Employee of Distinction Awards was developed to honor members' drivers and employees who have demonstrated an exceptional performance record and service to their employer.
NEW! We are inviting our Travel Supplier and Associate Members the opportunity to also nominate an employee for the Employee of Distinction Award.
The award presentation will take place at the 2023 Marketplace Networking Reception on March 27, 2023 in the evening at the Holiday Inn, Morgantown, PA. The deadline to nominate is January 31, 2023. Get more information and start the nomination process.
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2023 PBA Marketplace Registration Is Open!
Booth Fees Increase November 24!
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2023 Marketplace registration is open for Exhibitors and Operators!
The 2023 Marketplace will be hosted by Pennsylvania's Americana Region at the Holiday Inn in Morgantown in Morgantown, PA on Tuesday, March 28. The seminar, reception and setup will occur the day before, Monday March 27.
Booth fees increase on November 24th! Don't be a turkey, get details below and register!
SCHEDULE:
View the full-schedule and see the exciting two days of networking, business opportunities and fun we have in store for you!
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Register before the booth rate increase on November 24th.
- If you attended our Annual Conference in State College earlier this year, don't forget to use your special discount code to get $100 off your booth! The special Annual Conference discount code will expire December 31st.
Visit the 2023 Marketplace webpage for full details..
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2023 PBA’s 100th Anniversary Family Day is June 10, 2023 | |
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We are excited to announce the date for our 2023 PBA’s 100th Anniversary Family Day on June 10, 2023 at the Museum of Bus Transportation in Hershey, during their Annual Spring Fling. Save the date!
If PBA members want to drive a bus to the event, we will need to give the AACA a bus count in April, so we are assured a designated parking area large enough. Please let Pattie know if you want to bring a bus. Thank you!
Watch our 100th Anniversary Commemorative video. Thank you to all who contributed to the making of this video. Read the press release.
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Have Our 100th Anniversary Decals on Your Buses? | |
Show us the decals on your buses! If you ordered our 100th anniversary decals, send us a picture and we will share on our social media channels! | |
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What to Know Before Using Bus Brokers
In August, our chair, Tammy Wolf-Baker, wrote an article for PA School Administrators (PASA), titled "What to Know Before Using Bus Brokers for School Trips". We thank Tammy for helping to educate the schools on the benefits of working directly with a bus company, vs. a broker. The article was published in their September newsletter. Read the article.
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Wolf Administration, Safety Partners Stress Safe Driving Around School Buses, Announce Results of Operation Safe Stop 2022
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was joined by the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Newbery Township Police, and West Shore School District transportation partners to reinforce the importance of school transportation safety and highlight the potential school transportation challenges posed by changing daylight conditions. The results of Operation Safe Stop, an annual school bus enforcement and education initiative that was held on October 19 this year, were also announced. Read more...
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Voters Weigh In on Transportation Issues
During the Nov. 8 election, voters in states across the country had their say on various transportation-related initiatives with billions of dollars at stake. Land Line tracked measures addressing transportation issues covering statewide, county and local ballot initiatives. Here is a state-by-state breakdown of how some notable initiatives fared on ballots. Read more...
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What FMCSA Is Working On for 2023
Recent postings to the Federal Register suggest the roadmap to regulatory action the Federal Motor Carrier and Safety Administration is following as 2023 approaches. Read more...
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FMCSA Withdraws State Inspection Program Rulemaking
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has again withdrawn its proposed rule to require states to establish yearly inspection programs for passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicles. This action, follows a renewed attempt by the Administration to pursue a regulatory action that it had already previously withdrawn. Read more...
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Buses, Highways, Chargers: Michigan Experts Plan for Electric Future
Investing in public transit, infrastructure and the workforce could usher Michigan into an electric era. Read more...
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US Travel Recovery Is in Full Swing One Year After Border Reopening
November 8 is the anniversary of the U.S. opening its borders to international travelers. A year later, says Christopher Thompson, CEO of Brand USA, “the overall story is really positive.” Read more...
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NTSB Reiterates Call for Lap and Shoulder Seatbelts in School Buses
An investigation into a Decatur, Tennessee, crash between a school bus and a service utility truck that killed two—including a 7-year-old child—has led the National Transportation Safety Board to reiterate past recommendations that could have prevented this crash. Read more....
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75% of Businesses Have Been Affected by the Labor Shortage
Approximately 75% of American businesses have been affected by the current labor shortage, as both small and large companies nationwide struggle to attract and retain talent. Read more...
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ICYMI
Alerts, Invitations, Press Releases, and more are sent out to our Members as needed. Here are the emails we sent out since last Go News below.
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Wishing you a holiday filled with warmth, laughter, and sweet moments to share with the people you care most about!
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at PBA.
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PBA maintains active Social Media Platforms. In addition to the emailed communications we send to you, we actively share information to our Facebook and Twitter accounts and our new LinkedIn. We encourage you to LIKE US, FOLLOW US and ENGAGE with us! #pabus | | | | |
