The Bus Industry Safety Council is your forum to address the latest safety and compliance topics that affect motorcoach operations.
Register:
Register for BISC Online
All Bus Operators use the "Buyer Representative" registration option, all Suppliers and Vendors use the "Seller Representative" registration option. Government Employees should self-select that option. Select the BISC meeting or BusMARC meeting or BusWorld meeting as activities if you.plan to attend those sessions, to ensure that we get accurate counts, have enough materials, and can ensure comfortable distancing for all participants.
Housing:
Link to ABA Marketplace Hotel Block
Must be registered to reserve a room. All Bus Operators & Government Employees use the "Buyer" housing option, all Suppliers and Vendors use the "Seller" housing option.
BISC Meetings Include:
- Presentations on the topics that matter, such as the latest with entry level driver training, COVID-19 rules, drug and alcohol clearinghouse, DOT drug testing and other regulatory, security, maintenance, and compliance topics.
- Top speakers. Administrators of FMCSA, TSA, and NTSB Board members have all spoken at recent BISC meetings.
- Open access to the Marketplace exhibit floor, featuring products, vendors, services, and new-coach exhibits
- Education seminars and limitless networking opportunities
- Fun Marketplace evening events
- Co-located with the Bus Maintenance & Repair Council meetings, floor education displays
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Schedule:
Date | Time | Session/Activity | Location |
Tues., Jan. 4 | 2 pm | BISC-BusMARC Orientation Webinar | Webinar |
Date |
Time |
Session/Activity |
Location |
Sun., Jan. 9 | 9 am - 11:30 am |
BusMARC Site Visit - Location #1
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Lone Star Coaches |
Sun., Jan. 9 |
12 pm - 3:00 pm |
BusMARC Site Visit - Location #2 |
Prevost Service Center |
Sun., Jan. 9 | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
BusWorld Session Effective and Efficient Cleaning and Sanitizing Buses and Coaches (Joint Session with BISC & BusMARC) Panel: Jan Deman, Dominic Manuele, Marcus Möseler, Ryan Baker, David Rolls |
Dallas 5-7 |
Sun., Jan. 9 | 5:30 pm - 6 pm |
BISC-BusMARC Orientation Session - Meet Our Mentors Description: Get a feel for who and what the Bus Industry Safety Council and the Bus Maintenance and Repair Council are, when they will meet, what they discuss and how you can get involved. The mission of the BISC and BusMARC is about improving motorcoach safety and ensuring that your bus is ready to travel safely down the road. If you are a safety, compliance or maintenance professional, this is where you need to be. |
Dallas 1-2 |
Date | Time | Session/Activity | Location |
Mon., Jan. 10 | 9 am - 10:30 am |
BISC Opening General Session Session Overview Awards Presentations: Keynote Address: Progression Towards Entry Level Driver Training Implementation & Where We Are on CDL Testing Delays |
Grapevine 1-2 |
Mon., Jan. 10 | 10:30 am - 11 am |
Break |
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Mon., Jan. 10 | 11 am - 5:30 pm |
Safety & Maintenance Education Sessions
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Mon., Jan. 10 | 11 am - 12 pm |
BusWorld Session (Joint Session with BISC & BusMARC) |
Dallas 5-7 |
Mon., Jan. 10 | 11 am - 12 pm |
MOTORCOACH INNOVATIONS SESSION TRACK |
Grapevine 1-2 |
Mon., Jan. 10 | 11 am - 12 pm |
MOTORCOACH MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SESSION TRACK BusMARC Marketplace Floor Byte Speaker: ABC Companies Description: There is a lot for operators to consider before they buy or implement aftermarket components for essential safety systems. Learn more about the performance thresholds for aftermarket equipment, before you make your next purchase. In addition, take home a few tips on how better to maintain your in-use equipment to improve efficiency. |
Marketplace Show Floor - ABC Companies Bus Display |
Mon., Jan. 10 | 12 pm - 12:30 pm |
MOTORCOACH MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SESSION TRACK BusMARC Marketplace Floor Byte Speaker: Bridgestone/Firestone Fleet management software systems that ensure vehicle efficiency, compliance, maintenance and safety are built to mainly monitor a fleet that is in motion – not one that is grounded. As the nation reopens from the coronavirus lock down, fleets need to move forward with a fresh outlook and new focus on maintenance standards. During this session, we will look into tire maintenance best practices. How to adjust for anticipated air leakage, potential sidewall deterioration, any rebalancing or reseating recommendations. |
Marketplace Show Floor - Bridgestone/Firestone Booth, # 1912 |
Mon., Jan. 10 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Lunch | Ballroom |
Mon., Jan. 10 | 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Break | |
Mon., Jan. 10 | 3 pm - 4 pm |
MOTORCOACH REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE SESSION TRACK |
Grapevine 1-2 |
Mon., Jan. 10 | 3 pm - 4 pm |
BusWorld Session (Joint Session with BISC & BusMARC) Description: What are operators first experiences with low and zero emission motorcoaches today? What low and zero emission coaches are available on the market? What will be available in 3 to 5 years from now? How to compare upfront costs and ROI of electric coach operations with diesel? This session will provide guidance in what vehicles should be considered for your next purchases, whether you operate charters, tours, shuttles, commuters or long haul intercity motorcoach services. |
Dallas 5-7 |
Mon., Jan. 10 | 3 pm - 4 pm |
MOTORCOACH MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SESSION TRACK BusMARC Marketplace Floor Byte Speaker: TEMSA |
Marketplace Show Floor - TEMSA Bus Display |
Mon., Jan. 10 | 4 pm - 4:30 pm | Break | |
Mon., Jan. 10 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
MOTORCOACH INNOVATIONS SESSION TRACK |
Grapevine 3-4 |
Mon., Jan. 10 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
MOTORCOACH REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE SESSION TRACK Speaker: Jeremy Townes, TSA Description: With more and more vehicle-involved terror attacks happening around the world, eliminating soft targets and boosting preparedness is key. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has some best practices and guidance to help you better prepare your motorcoach operations for an unexpected emergency and how to respond. They also have some timely updates on the Surface Transportation Security Training Rule, Cyber Security preparedness, critical resources and key intelligence to help you prepare for the months ahead. Have you done a BASE Assessment recently? Hear how you can get one requested and start improving your security posture today! Download the Presentation |
Grapevine 1-2 |
Mon., Jan. 10 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
MOTORCOACH MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SESSION TRACK BusMARC Marketplace Floor Byte Speaker: MCI |
Marketplace Show Floor - MCI Bus Display |
Date | Time | Session/Activity | Location |
Tues., Jan. 11 | 9:30 am - 6:00 pm |
Safety Education Sessions
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Tues., Jan. 11 |
9:30 am - 10:30 am |
MOTORCOACH REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE SESSION TRACK |
Grapevine 1-2 |
Tues., Jan. 11 |
9:30 am - 10:30 am | MOTORCOACH SAFETY SESSION TRACK #4002: OSHA Overview: Regular Reporting and Future Compliance Speaker: Jeff Petrunak, Daecher Consulting Group
In this session, we will focus on OSHA compliance and measures to help prevent injuries in the workplace. We will review OSHA standards that are applicable to the transportation industry and program development to meet these standards. We will identify workplace safety hazards and serious OSHA violations commonly found in maintenance garage settings. We will discuss OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements including requirements as it relates to COVID-19. And we will examine several case studies in the transportation industry as they relate to OSHA enforcement. |
Grapevine 3-4 |
Tues., Jan. 11 |
11 am - 12 pm |
MOTORCOACH SAFETY SESSION TRACK |
Grapevine 1-2 |
Tues., Jan. 11 | 11 am - 12 pm |
MOTORCOACH REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE SESSION TRACK |
Grapevine 3-4 |
Tues., Jan. 11 | 12 pm - 12:30 pm | Break | |
Tues., Jan. 11 |
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
Lunch |
Ballroom |
Tues., Jan. 11 |
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Break | |
Tues., Jan. 11 |
3 pm - 4 pm |
MOTORCOACH SAFETY SESSION TRACK |
Grapevine 3-4 |
Tues., Jan. 11 |
3 pm - 4 pm |
MOTORCOACH INNOVATIONS SESSION TRACK |
Grapevine 1-2 |
Mon., Jan. 13 | 4 pm - 4:30 pm | Break | |
Tues., Jan. 11 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
BISC Closing General Session Session Recaps |
Grapevine 1-2 |
Registration is closed for this event.