Bus & Motorcoach Academy Announces 2012's Schedule

Click here for the schedule of courses with the Clarence Cornell School of Business

Click here for the schedule of courses with the Motorcoach Operator/Driver Program

Introducing the New MICHELIN® Advantage Program for UMA Members!

One of UMA's most popular member services is the MICHELIN tire discount. And now that program has been made even better! UMA members can sign up at no cost for the new MICHELIN Advantage Program, where your company will enjoy competitive program pricing on MICHELIN tires and retreads all across the nation. Click here for more info.

NOW OPEN! Registration for 2012 UMA Motorcoach EXPO, February 8 – 12, 2012 in Long Beach, CA

Register NOW to get the best registration value! All-inclusive registration price includes education sessions, trade show floor entrance, opening Welcome Reception, breakfasts, lunches, and the annual Vision Awards banquet! Click here to register today!.

UMA, NTA Make Progress Toward 2013 Event

Members of the NTA/UMA 2013 Task Force met in Providence, R.I. on July 31 to work through details of the 2013 integrated event, including branding, scheduling, education, networking opportunities and hospitality functions…[more]

FMCSA Opens 2011-2016 Strategic Plan for Comment

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released a draft of its 2011-2016 Strategic Plan. Click here to “View the Plan” or to “Submit New Idea”.

UMA Campaigns to Maintain IRP Plan Exemption Granted to Charter Bus Operators

Charter coaches spared from requirement to purchase apportioned license plates…[more]

Victor Parra Discusses Motorcoach Travel on Business Talk Radio

UMA's president & CEO, Victor Parra, was a guest this past Sunday on Business Talk Radio to discuss and promote motorcoach travel. If you missed it, click here to hear the discussion.

Victor Parra Testifies on Behalf of UMA Members

UMA’s President & CEO, Vic Parra, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Monday, June 13 on behalf of UMA and its members. Click here to view the entire hearing – Vic can be seen beginning at 40:56. To read the entire testimony, click here.

Collective Advocacy: UMA Members Visit Capitol Hill

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UMA Announces Two New Programs for Members

We have partnered with two service providers?Imperial Supplies and Petro-Canada Lubricants?to provide even more exclusive benefits to our members.

Imperial Supplies is a progressive, technologically-advanced distributor of maintenance repair parts and inventory management programs. Click here for more information on Imperial Supplies.

Petro-Canada Lubricants has more than 25 years experience producing exceptional performing lubricants that save their customers money. Click here for more information on Petro-Canada Lubricants.

UMA, NTA Announce Future Dates

UMA and NTA have mapped out an exciting and productive lineup of host cities for future Expos. The 2014 event will be held in Los Angeles and 2015 event will head to New Orleans...[more].

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Proposal to Require Passenger Seatbelts on All New Motorcoaches

UMA wants to make its members aware that U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a proposal that would require new motorcoaches to have lap-shoulder belts..[more]

BusRates.com Makes Improvements to Increase Bus Subscriber Value

BusRates.com has announced recent updates to its site. The improvements come as a way to provide subscribers with new tools and options to customize and optimize their listings to receive the highest-quality leads possible....[more]

UMA, NTA to Hold First Co-located Event in Orlando Jan. 19-23, 2013

UMA and the National Tour Association (NTA) announce that the organizations will hold their first co-located event in Orlando, Florida, January 19-23, 2013. This Show of Shows will be held at the Orange County Convention Center....[more]