Netradyne’s vision-based Driver•i is the most advanced fleet safety camera, with Edge Computing to capture and analyze video immediately, creating timely alerts to avoid risky situations. Driver•i’s high-definition cameras have advanced AI object detection that capture and analyze the entire drive. Managers receive the complete safety picture via alerts, reports, driver scores, and video-on-demand. Drivers receive recognition for good driving, so they feel appreciated, stay safe, and stay on your team.
Contact: Brenda Syzonenko
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Rohrer Enterprises, Inc. DBA/Rohrer Bus Sales is our newest Silver Sponsor! They have been providing sales and service of transit and paratransit vans and buses for over 80+ years. Whether you are searching to buy a school bus or commercial bus, or in need of professional transportation services for your school district or special event, they look forward to providing the vehicle to meet your transportation needs.
Contact: Matthew Fittante
732-261-6643.
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Starr Tours Celebrates 75 Years of Travel
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Starr Tours is excited to announce its 75th anniversary. Starr has remained a family-owned business since 1947, growing from just a couple of buses to a vast fleet of 35 buses and tour offerings to over 150 destinations worldwide. Gilbert Sussman started the Trenton-based business to shuttle people to and from Hightstown, NJ. (Starr is the maiden name of Sussman’s wife.) In 1964, when New York hosted the World’s Fair, Sussman saw an opportunity and offered people not just a ride from one point to the next but an actual packaged trip. Starr buses were soon trekking folks to Broadway, Atlantic City, Washington, DC and eventually every go-to place in the country. From the honky-tonks of Nashville to the moss draped oaks of Savannah, from the lake shores of Michigan’s Mackinac Island to the rocky coast of Maine, Starr covered it all. #StarrAt75 Read the press release.
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West Point Trailways President Rejoins Trailways Board
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Robert (Bob) Brisman, President of West Point Trailways, who served on Trailways’ Board more than a decade ago, has rejoined the Board with a major mission in mind — to serve and help further the brand with industry-leading technology that boosts revenue while appealing to new generations of riders. Read more...
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MCI Academy - Technician Training
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The MCI Academy provides training for all levels of technicians. This training will equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to properly maintain, diagnose and repair systems found on GNJMA Platinum Sponsor, MCI coaches to maximize on-road time, passenger safety and operator profitability. They offer online courses, classroom sessions, written tests and practical skills demonstration. Get more information.
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Prevost to End New York Manufacturing Operation
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GNJMA Platinum Sponsor, Prevost will end manufacturing commuter coaches at its upstate New York plant by the end of the year.
The decision comes just three years after the company celebrated winning two major contracts with the New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The Canadian manufacturer began assembling coaches at the Plattsburgh, New York, facility in late 2014, to move into the Buy America Act (BAA) market, which requires that coaches bought with federal dollars have at least half of the vehicles built in the United States. Read more...
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TEMSA Signs U.N. Global Commitment to Zero-Emissions
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GNJMA Silver Sponsor, TEMSA announced it has become a signatory to the United Nations (UN) Global Compact. By joining this voluntary initiative, the Turkey-based bus and vehicle manufacturer commits to advancing goals by aligning its strategy and operations with the UN Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. Read more...
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Goosetown Customer Appreciation Day
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Join Goosetown Communications for their customer appreciation day at each of their three locations. They will have food and drinks. See the newest communications solutions from today's leading manufacturers. The first 50 customers to RSVP will get a free drink tumbler at the open house. View flyer.
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Do you have news you would like to share with the membership? If so, send an email to us and we will include it in our upcoming newsletters and share on our social media channels!
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Upcoming Association Updates & Events
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NJ Office of Travel & Tourism Strategic Planning Sessions
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GNJMA Executive Director, Pattie Cowley, participated in the virtual strategic planning session on April 25th.
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GNJMA Scholarship Program Supports Education Goals
Accepting Applications Through June 30th
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The Scholarship program was developed to promote higher education goals of our members, their employees and their families, whether it be to pursue a college degree or a trade certification. The Scholarship Committee will accept applications through June 30, 2022.
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GNJMA Motorcoach Professional Award Rewards
Nominations Accepted Through December 31st
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This is a great way to honor those who are stand-outs at your company. Award recipients receive gifts, giveaways and recognition in front of their peers and friends. Nominations accepted through December 31, 2022. Nominate your best today!
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Registration for Annual Meeting of Members
and Related Events is OPEN
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Join us September 27-29, 2022 at Resorts in exciting Atlantic City!
Play, Learn & Network with fellow GNJMA Members!
View the schedule below and register today!
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Tuesday, September 27th...
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Annual Golf Outing to benefit our Scholarship Program
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Venue, Blue Heron Pines Golf Club.
- Registration 11:00 AM, followed by BBQ lunch, Shotgun start 1:00 PM, followed by a 19th Hole happy hour.
- Note, if you are not a golfer, but interested in helping out at the golf outing, please register to volunteer! If you just want to sponsor, please register as a sponsor only!
Wednesday September 28th...
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Mini-Marketplace: each Allied Vendor Supplier & Sponsors can reserve a table! Starts 11:00 AM.
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Annual Meeting & Lunch: During the meeting, we will honor this year's Scholarship Program award recipients. Starts 12:00 PM.
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Meet & Mingle: In the evening, we host a fun networking event. This event is sponsored by our host Resorts Casino and Hotel and our partners at MeetAC. Starts 6:00 PM.
Wednesday September 29th...
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Group Leader Marketplace & Appreciation Day: this event will host hundreds of Group Leaders looking to book trips and tours to destinations for 2023 and beyond.
- Travel destination and attractions are encouraged to reserve a booth (fee for booth) and operators are encouraged reserve a time-slot to bring your group leaders. Runs 10:00 AM-1:00 PM.
- Food vouchers, free slot play and door prizes for group leaders included!
Ready To Register?
Click on the links below to register:
Overnight Accommodations:
If you would like to book a hotel room, Resorts, our wonderful casino partner and host of the Fall Association Meeting, is offering a discounted hotel rate of $79 plus tax/fees for our event. Book online at https://bit.ly/3F6CxFH or call Resorts Reservations (609) 340-6760 and mention Group Code: VGNJM22. Cut-off date is 9/16/22.
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Industry News & Beyond (Links)
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Utilized Your Member Benefits Lately?
Being a member of GNJMA comes with benefits to save you money. Login to the GNJMA Member Portal and review all the benefits through your GNJMA Membership!
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When was that last time you viewed your GNJMA Member Profile and checked out your member contact information? Login to the GNJMA Member Portal to review your profile and make updates if needed. We use this information for the annual membership directory, so it's important for you to keep it up to date.
Contact us for help with logging in or navigating the website.
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Member Alerts are sent out to our Members as needed. Here is a sampling of what has been sent recently:
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Stay Up-to-Date on the Benefits of Membership
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Login to the GNJMA Member Portal and review all the benefits through your GNJMA Membership! You can also make changes to your member records there, too. Contact us for help with logging in or navigating the site.
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Make sure our emails don't end up in your spam folder. "Whitelist" the email address pcowley@gnjma.com, if you're not sure how to do that, find detailed instructions for most email programs here. (Just change their example to pcowley@gnjma.com)
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GNJMA maintains active Social Media platforms. In addition to the emailed communications we send to you, we share information to our Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts. We encourage you to LIKE US, FOLLOW US, and ENGAGE with us! #gnjma
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