Deadline Today!
Register for the Joint Association Meeting March 14 & 15
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Sean Hughes, Industry Colleague and Friend, Passes Away at 44 |
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Our deepest condolences to the Hughes and Coach USA families for the passing of friend and colleague Sean Hughes, Coach USA's Vice President of Government Affairs. Sean was an advocate for our industry and served on the GNJMA Legislative Committee. He played a huge role in securing the $2B in CERTS grant funding. We will miss him greatly.
In his spare time, Sean spent time and resources working with the Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians in such endeavors as the Media Director for the annual Army Tank Pull Competition to aids veterans, Project Children to aid children effected by the Troubles in Northeast Ireland and raising money to support families suffering food insecurity. Hughes was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and Past NJ State President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Sean, an entrepreneur from an early age was both a business and community leader and the recipient of numerous business and fraternal leadership awards for his efforts. Sean's services were held last week in Clifton, NJ. You can read his obituary here.
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GNJMA Platinum Sponsor Promotes Fleet Diversification
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ABC Companies, a leading provider of motorcoach, transit, shuttle, and electric passenger transport vehicles in the USA and Canada and a GNJMA Platinum sponsor, is promoting fleet diversification at UMA Expo 2022. Joining the company’s flagship Van Hool CX45 model, a NEW Turtle Top shuttle option, the Terra Transit medium duty shuttle bus is featured on the show floor. “We are attuned to the changing demands of passenger transport and operator needs, especially in the current environment”, said Roman Cornell/ABC President, Chief Commercial Officer. Read the press release. ABC will also be at our upcoming meeting at Wind Creek.
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GNJMA Platinum Sponsor to Provide ELDT Training |
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As of February 7, 2022, the FMCSA has implemented new regulations with a new training and certification process.
If you are a current e-Learning client, they will not charge for the courses. Normally, the passenger courses are $199 per driver. See the flyer and contact them today. Kelly Anderson will also be at our upcoming meeting at Wind Creek.
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GNJMA Member A.W. Griffith Transportation
Grand Champion of the UMA 2022 Driver Competition
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Anthony Griffith, from A.W. Griffith Transportation, was revealed as the 2022 UMA Grand Champion of the International Driver Competition this year. Prevost and Lancer Insurance were the principal sponsors of the event.
FMCSA's Loretta Bitner, Chief of Commercial Passenger Carrier Safety Division, and Francois Tremblay, second from right, President of Prevost Car, and founder of the event presented the awards along with Matt Dance, right, UMA's Risk Management Committee Chair and Scott Michael.
Congratulations!
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Coach USA’s Employees Donate Nearly 8,000 Pounds Of Food To Local Food Banks Across North America |
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Coach USA, a GNJMA member and one of the largest transportation companies in North America focuses on corporate social responsibility through their Coach USA Cares program.
“During these challenging times, it is good to know we can still care for the needs of others. I am so very proud of the Coach USA team collecting almost 8,000 lbs. of food to give back in the communities in which we live and serve,” said Linda Burtwistle, CEO of Coach USA. Read more...
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Webinars |
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We are happy to offer our members two online sessions with Peter Chandler, Team Leader of the Passenger Carrier Safety Division of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration facilitating.
The first webinar scheduled April 5, 2022 is geared toward dispatchers, operational staff, managers and owners. The second webinar scheduled April 12, 2022 is geared for drivers.
Peter has asked that any questions you may have be submitted in advance. Both registration forms provide an opportunity for you to include your questions. Please join us for these informative webinars.
Dispatchers, Operational Staff, Managers & Owners:
Drivers:
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GNJMA Motorcoach Professional Award Rewards |
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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 June 30, 2022. Nominate your best today!
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GNJMA Scholarship Program Supports Education Goals |
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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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Industry News & Beyond (Links) |
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Get featured and get some FREE Marketing! Share with us your story, any special news, such as company anniversaries, etc. Each Monday, we send an email to our entire membership and post to our website and social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) using the hashtag #MemberMondays, along with your company's social medial handles.
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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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