Hispanic Motorcoach Council

08/23/2024

Usted está Invitado!

A LA RECEPCIÓN CONJUNTA DE LOS CONSEJOS DE ABA
Con ABA’s AAMC, HMC, y el comite DEI.

Sábado, Febrero 1, 2025 de 7:00 a 9:00pm
Hard Rock Café
1113 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA

Por favor RSVP antes del 30 de Octubre, 2024
email [email protected]

07/22/2024

The American Bus Association proudly announces Fred Ferguson as its new President and CEO, starting July 29, 2024. With over 15 years of experience in public policy and strategic communications, Ferguson brings a wealth of knowledge from his VP of Public Affairs role at Vista Outdoor.

"I'm most excited about bringing together this diverse coalition to connect more people with more places. I hope to continue the Association’s culture of service to its members and build upon their excitement, energy, and passion."

Join the ABA Staff and the Board of Directors in welcoming Fred Ferguson and anticipating an exciting future for the industry!

Fred Ferguson, former VP of Public Affairs at Vista Outdoor, is the new CEO of the American Bus Association, bringing extensive leadership and strategic vision to drive industry growth and advocacy.

07/12/2024

This session will serve as a Orientation for the upcoming BISC & BusMARC Summer Meetings taking place in Orlando, FL July 22-24, 2024. An overview of each session will be provided and help everyone prepare for the “Mock Trial”. We will also run through any last second updates and help prepare fi...

06/17/2024

Every year, the ABA Foundation, supported by the UMA and MCC, conducts a vital census of the motorcoach industry.

05/22/2024

Many thanks to everyone who attended our in-person meeting in Vegas yesterday! We had lots of great discussions about CVSA inspections, motorcoach financing, electric motorcoaches and infrastructure, and best business practices.

Our thanks to Windstar Lines for allowing us the use of a motorcoach for a mock inspection with the Nevada Highway Patrol!

05/22/2024

05/17/2024

Our agenda for the Las Vegas meeting is now finalized!

Visit the event page for the day's details and what to expect:

Join fellow HMC members in-person in Las Vegas on May 21 for networking, education, and industry updates. No-fee registration!

05/03/2024

Texas DPS Inspections Cause Delays for Commercial Trucks at U.S.-Mexico Border

Commercial trucks crossing into the U.S. face delays due to secondary inspections by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) at the Ysleta-Zaragoza and Bridge of the Americas bridges. Trucks experienced increased wait times, with around 450 vehicles stuck on the Mexican side over the weekend. Some drivers reported over 10-hour waits.

Manuel Sotelo, President of Mexico's National Chamber of Cargo Transportation, notes this is the fourth such incident in four years. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) expands cargo processing hours at nearby ports of entry in response. The inspections, initiated by TX DPS, aim to enhance safety but have caused uncontrollable delays, states CBP.

Story:

JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) -- Commercial trucks crossing to the U.S. are once again being affected by secondary inspections conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Inspections started to be conducted over the weekend at the Ysleta-Zaragoza bridge according to the Mexico's National Chamber....

04/23/2024

04/16/2024

Join fellow HMC members in-person in Las Vegas on May 21 for networking, education, and industry updates. No-fee registration!

03/15/2024

Regístrese hoy para educación y networking en Las Vegas el 21 de mayo de 2024!

La inscripción para asistir a este evento es gratuita por parte de ABA.

ABA está planificando varios temas, que incluyen (entre otros):
• Actualización de los fabricantes
• Inspección de seguridad simulada
• Discusión de temas financieros
• Mejores prácticas empresariales
• Emisiones de California

¿Por qué asistir?
Este es un buen momento para aprender de los expertos en negocios, conectarse con sus pares de la industria y ampliar su conocimiento profesional: todas tareas necesarias a medida que salimos de los años de pandemia.

Siga el enlace a continuación para registrarse y asegurar su asiento en este evento.

01/22/2024

Today, FMCSA released an updated Medical Examiner’s Handbook for DOT exams for commercial motor vehicle drivers. The updated guidance improves consistency of medical exams and supports safe driving of commercial motor vehicles. Get the handbook on our website: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/medical/medical-examiners-handbook-2024-edition

05/31/2023

NTSB Webinar: Communicating and Connecting Safety Messages to Hispanic Communities

On Thursday, June 8, from 1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m. ET, the NTSB will host a webinar, "Communicating and Connecting Safety Messages to Hispanic Communities." Panelists will discuss the importance of appropriate audience segmentation for communication and program planning; engagement and communication with the Hispanic Community; and best practices for ensuring authenticity through communication programs, particularly those related to safety messaging. https://bit.ly/3oFH3YQ

09/28/2022

As we continue to celebrate here's another HMC Member! Meet TJ Morgan from Citizen Auto Stage/ Gray Line Tours Tucson. https://bit.ly/3RjMZz6

09/26/2022

We are celebrating by highlighting members of ABA's Hispanic Motorcoach Council. Meet HMC Chair Bill Torres from Dc Trails in Lorton, Va. https://bit.ly/3xTFw2W

09/23/2022

September is Hispanic Heritage Month, to celebrate ABA will be highlighting members of ABA's Hispanic Motorcoach Council. Meet Marcos Sarmiento from .....OK TOURS!!! in San Antonio, Texas. https://bit.ly/3Byhcoa

04/21/2022

Driving Force wants to hear from you! Please fill out this short survey about your employee shortages. Thank you! https://paxtraining.com/landing/driving-force-survey/

Driving Force Wants to Know: What Are Your Employee Shortage Issues?

Please take a moment and fill this SHORT survey from Driving Force on your driver shortage issues. With this survey, Driving Force can tailor its materials and programming to help you attract the talent you need.

There will be a gift card drawing for all who fill out the survey. Please fill out the survey by May 6.

https://paxtraining.com/landing/driving-force-survey/

Questions? Email [email protected].

04/07/2022

HMA and the Florida Motorcoach Association will be holding a joint meeting on June 9 in Orlando. Register today! https://bit.ly/3ransy2

12/13/2021

Thanks to Dc Trails Bus services and Five Star Tours and Charter Bus Company for sharing their story with Univision and making our voices heard.

Nationwide 25% of the bus industry has already closed due to COVID-19, and this number could grow to 40% without more financial support from Congress. If that happens, we could lose about 40,000 direct jobs in the bus industry – many of which support Latino families.

12/09/2021

ABA member Roger Giannini from MCA Transportation, Inc. in Orlando spoke with Univision today about the state of the motorcoach industry.

11/16/2021

HMC Chair Bill Torres of Dc Trails appeared on Telemundo to discuss the infrastructure bill and how the motorcoach industry still needs help. https://bit.ly/3x6fKa5

11/04/2021

Today OSHA issued and an Emergency Temporary Standard requiring employers with with 100 or more employees to ensure each of their workers is fully vaccinated or tests for COVID-19 on at least a weekly basis. Learn more at https://www.buses.org/policy/issues/biden-administrations-employer-vaccine-and-testing-mandate

We will continually update this webpage as more information comes in.

10/28/2021

HMC Chair Bill Torres from Dc Trails Bus services was profiled on a recent CNN Espanol piece on the motorcoach industry's struggles with the COVID pandemic and driver shortage.

El presidente de HMC, Bill Torres, de Dc Trails Bus Services, se describió en un artículo reciente de CNN Español sobre las luchas de la industria de autobuses con la pandemia de COVID y la escasez de conductores. https://cnn.it/3vTHMVq

07/29/2021

Join the Hispanic Motorcoach Council Virtual Meeting Today

The Hispanic Motorcoach Council will hold a virtual meeting today at 2 p.m. ET. We will discuss issues facing the industry and companies can talk about their key issues.

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1487185743
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Or Telephone:
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Meeting ID: 148 718 5743
International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference

07/23/2021

The Hispanic Motorcoach Council will hold a virtual meeting on July 29 at 2 p.m. ET. We will discuss issues facing the industry and companies can talk about their key issues. Details to participate to come...

07/21/2021

The Biden administration is extending non-essential travel restrictions for the US northern and southern borders until August 21.

07/16/2021

ABA Congratulates the 2021 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program Recipients! There were 42 recipients this year, up from 37 in 2020. https://bit.ly/3z7PU5e

06/30/2021

Treasury made a change to CERTS application! If you filled out the application between June 18-28, you may need to edit your application. https://bit.ly/3w5Q3nS ABA is holding a webinar on July 7 about changes and hearing feedback on the process.

Head over to Treasury website for updated FAQs on changes.

06/30/2021

CERTS Grant FAQs have been updated! In response to questions coming in from operators via their phone line (877) 398-5862 and email [email protected], they have added 6 new questions and responses. Still having trouble with your application, contact them!

https://home.treasury.gov/.../136/CERTS-FAQ-June-17-2021.pdf

06/20/2021

The CERTS grant application portal is now open. There is also updated guidance and an FAQ. Get your applications in by July 19!

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