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Award-Winning All Aboard America Driver Selected for ABA’s Motorcoach Driver of the Year

All Aboard America driver Wade Stewart named the 2023 ABA Motorcoach Driver of the Year. 
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Chauffeur Driving: ABA Councils Hold Safety and Maintenance Meetings

With driver recruitment a challenge for all vertical industries, a highlight of the BISC meeting was a panel discussion entitled Checking In with Driving Force, Recruiting New Motorcoach Drivers, and Addressing Driver Shortage. 
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NTSB Recommends Additional Motorcoach Safety Training Action for Drivers in Aftermath of Fatal Crash

Reminder: alert motorcoach drivers to limit and avoid jake brake applications in inclement weather or risk loss of traction. 
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A Message from ABA President Peter Pantuso Regarding Marketplace Safety

Marketplace attendees health and safety is our number 1 priority. We have put a number of protocols in place to attend Marketplace. 
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Managing Difficult Passengers…It Begins Long Before the Trip!

When a disruptive situation occurs, there are quick assessments and actions that drivers must take to manage the risks posed by the unruly individuals and maintain the safe operation of the vehicle. 
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ABA Congratulates the 2021 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program Recipients

The American Bus Association (ABA) – the industry leader advancing North American motorcoach travel and tourism – offers its congratulations to the 42 recipients of the fiscal year 
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ABA and Motor Coach Industries Names Motorcoach Driver of the Year

ABA names the winner of the prestigious Motorcoach Driver of the Year award: Mohammad “Raja” Ishtiaq of Hampton Jitney in Southampton, N.Y. 
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Long-Time Industry Veteran Recognized for a Career of Valuable Contributions to Motorcoach Safety

ABA and the Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) announced the winner of the prestigious Norm Littler Memorial Safety Award: Mike McDonal of Saucon Technologies in Bethlehem, Pa. 
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Have You Had Maintenance Issues Because of Emissions-related Reduction and Control Devices?

ABA, IMG, UMA and tBusMARC are soliciting your input on your experiences with maintenance issues due to emissions-related reduction and control devices. 
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Driving Force Releases Toolkit to Address Industry’s Driver Labor Shortage

The Toolkit is available to all motorcoach companies - large or small - in the industry 
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