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Welcome New Affiliated Partner
Curved Glass Distributors!
Curved Glass Distributors was established as The Whalley Glass Company in 1945 and began as a retail shop in New Haven Connecticut. In 1970 it was purchased by Salvatore Vece who always believed that hard work and strong family ties make for good business.
Today the Curved Glass Group, is a leader in the distribution of Auto replacement glass, Coach and Transit replacement glass and are a full line distributor of Architectural and Fabricated glass products. With all of these facilities in daily operation the Curved Glass Group is ready and able to service all of your glass needs in a timely fashion and at prices that will make a difference in your bottom line.
Contact: Nicole Blanchard 800-243-6546 or BusSales@curvedglassdist.com
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Fullington Trailways, A Story of Resilience...
On Sunday, March 16, a major storm system moved through Central Pennsylvania. While power is restored to Fullington Trailways' Alexander Drive location, they are still running on a very slow backup internet connection while Comcast continues to restore lines. Their main entrance remains blocked by heavy Comcast lines, and they are currently using a rear egress point.
Imagine this scenario: The power goes out at your main office. No phones, no internet. You think to yourself, "Oh, it's Sunday. No big deal." But wait, the situation is far from simple. It turns out that multiple utility poles have fallen, along with all the wires—spanning nearly half a mile—and they're blocking the only entrance to your facility.
But here's the kicker: This location is also your primary garage. That means you can’t get vehicles in or out. Most of your fleet is already out on the road, with drivers heading back to the base. You can’t access the maintenance bays. There’s no way to wash or dump the motorcoaches. Drivers are stranded—some at the garage, unable to leave due to live wires on the ground, and others stuck in a parking lot about 5 miles away.
So, what do you do? You do what you do best: you act. Fast. Read the full story!
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Power in Motion: Meet the Women Shaping the Future of ABA
The American Bus Association (ABA) proudly welcomed three dynamic women leaders to its Board of Directors one of which is Trailways Member Suzanne Thornburg, CEO & President, Capital & Colonial Trailways.
"These women represent decades of dedication to motorcoach and group travel, bringing strategic insight, operational experience, and a passion for strengthening our industry’s future."
Read about Suzanne's path to leadership in the motorcoach industry here.
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Thrasher Brothers Trailways in DC for Industry Legislative Fly-In
Thrasher Brothers Trailways participated in the Bus and Motorcoach Industry Legislative Fly-In April 1-2, 2025. This pivotal event provided an opportunity for them to meet directly with legislators and advocate for the interests of private motorcoach companies in Washington, DC. View the photo recap from Alan Thrasher below. Thank you for your advocacy efforts!
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Phil Wellington Joins MCI Financial Services
Trailways Preferred Partner, Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI) and North America’s motorcoach leader, offering in-field technical expertise, 24/7 roadside assistance, and parts support, announced that Phil Wellington has joined MCI as Regional Account Manager Financial Services, taking over for recent retiree David Johnson. Read the announcement.
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NFI Announces Leadership Changes to Strengthen MCI Operations
NFI Group Inc. has announced leadership changes aimed at strengthening operations. Motor Coach Industries (MCI), as part of its strategic initiative, Project Focus, announced the promotion of Tom Wagner to Vice President Private Sector Sales and Service. Tom succeeds Brent Maitland, who has elected to pursue a new opportunity as Chief Executive Officer of All Aboard America Holdings, Inc. (AAAHI).
Project Focus, launched to improve quality and operational excellence across NFI's North American manufacturing operations, includes re-establishing MCI as a distinct business unit under the direct leadership of Paul Soubry, NFI's president and CEO. Trailways congratulates both Tom and Brent on their career moves! Read more...
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ABC Companies Hosts Congressman Maxwell Frost
Trailways Affiliate Partner, ABC Companies recently welcomed Congressman Maxwell Frost, a strong advocate for transportation innovation and sustainability, to discuss public transit accessibility and fleet electrification in Central Florida. Through his leadership on key congressional committees, Congressman Frost is working to advance transportation infrastructure, energy policy, and environmental initiatives—efforts closely align with ABC Companies' commitment from low emissions to zero-emission strategies, and transit solutions. Read more...
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Help ABA Address the Surge in NYC Idling Summons – Share Your Experience
New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) has dramatically increased the number of idling summonses issued, rising from 10,000 in 2023 to over 100,000 in 2024. Many of these citations stem from the Citizens Complaint Program, which allows individuals to report vehicles idling for extended periods.
The American Bus Association (ABA) is actively collaborating with industry partners to address this issue and advocate for fair policies at the city and state levels. We need your input to better represent our concerns.
If your company has been affected by these summonses, please take a few minutes to complete our brief survey. Your responses will help us understand the extent of the problem and strengthen our advocacy efforts with authorities in New York City and New York State.
Click here to take the survey.
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Tariffs- What We Know
The American Bus Association is closely monitoring recent tariff developments that could impact the motorcoach industry. While motorcoach imports from Canada and Mexico remain unaffected under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), new reciprocal tariffs have been imposed on motorcoaches from other key manufacturing countries, including North Macedonia, Turkey, and Germany. Additionally, existing tariffs on steel and aluminum remain in place, and broader tariff actions—particularly against China—continue to evolve.
Given the fluid nature of these policies, ABA is committed to keeping members informed of any changes that may affect their operations and procurement decisions.
Get Informed
Get Involved
- To send a letter directly to your elected officials supporting tariff relief for motorcoaches with your own unique Group Travel letter, visit the ABA Member Activation Hub.
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Trailways Charter Committee
Members Wanted!
Trailways has a new Charter Committee, chaired by Amy Brooks of Susquehanna Trailways and is looking for members.
Its mission is as follows:
- To help identify charter opportunities for our member companies.
- To help facilitate and promote opportunities across our membership within our charter system.
- To promote the use of our on-line charter portal and create a revenue stream for the organization.
- To assist in the promotion of the system and provide assistance for members with its use.
- To determine obstacles and to keep the board apprised of portal use.
- To evaluate and determine if the benefits/utilization are attainable under the current system, if changes are needed, or if the system is necessary and a value to membership. If so, to identify methods to enhance offerings.
- To make recommendations to the Board for future success.
No experience is necessary to become a committee member. What's required is:
- A strong desire to work on a committee dedicated to help identify ways to bring more business to your operator members and the Trailways system,
- The ability to share information about your experience with our charter portal and ideas of what we can all do better.
- Able to dedicate 1 hour ever other week to this committee.
If interested, please contact Amy Brooks at Amy@susquehannabus.com.
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Monthly Trailways Charter Program Office Hours!
Your feedback matters, and we are excited to introduce a new monthly resource to help you better shape and utilize the Trailways Charter Program. This is a dedicated time for shareholders and specifically staff members to connect, ask questions, and explore new features. Whether you need booking support, want to learn about new tools, or just need a refresher to ask general questions, we are here to help.
This meeting is held every third Thursday of the month. Attendance, although optional, is a great opportunity to connect with other users and an excellent opportunity to pick up from them how to fine tune your experience.
The next online Zoom meeting is Thursday May 15th, 2025 at 1:00PM EST.
Click the button below to join the May 15th meeting.
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Webinar: Elevate Your Fleet: Strategies for Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining Top-Tier Drivers
Register Now!
Join us for the Elevate Your Fleet: Strategies for Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining Top-Tier Drivers webinar on June 5, 2025 at 1:00PM.
In the world of transportation, the ability to attract, hire, and retain the best drivers can make all the difference in your company's success. This insightful session delves into proven strategies you can employ to build and maintain a skilled, loyal driver workforce. Learn how to create a work environment that drivers actively seek out. Discover how to optimize your recruiting processes, implement effective retention programs, and foster a company culture that keeps your most valuable assets – your drivers – engaged and committed to your organization.
Whether you're a seasoned company owner, dedicated recruiter, or safety-focused director, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to elevate your fleet and stay ahead of the competition. Prepare to be inspired and empowered as we explore the keys to finding and keeping the best drivers in the business.
This webinar will be facilitated by Kimberlee Bissegger, CDS, AIS-AVP Loss Control at Lancer Insurance. Read her bio here.
To register, click the button below.
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Be on the Look out!
As you may know, Trailways is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026. We will be celebrating the achievements of Trailways throughout the year,
and sharing them with you in the bi-monthly Trailways Traveler newsletter, and Team Trailways social channels.
Coming soon will be a request for you to complete a short survey to let us know if your company has any special milestones, accomplishments, or other celebrations coming up.
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As Canadians Cancel Trips Due to Trump, the U.S. Tourism Industry Could Lose Billions
The Trump administration's recent attacks on its northern neighbor have been met with confusion, frustration, and anger by many Canadians, some of whom are now abandoning their trips south and boycotting travel to the U.S. in protest. Read more...
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Joint Associations Survey Shows Decline in Travel to US
Three leading travel associations—American Bus Association, National Tour Association, and Student & Youth Travel Association—surveyed their U.S.-based members on a recent topic that has drawn increasing interest and concern: International travel to the United States. As has been widely reported, the desire for many Canadian and overseas travelers to the U.S. has soured in 2025. Read more...
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Caution at the Border: Journalists, Academics, and Hockey Fans Weigh U.S. Trips
Canadian travelers — including journalists, academics, and sports fans — are grappling with the news of intensified scrutiny at U.S. borders, prompting new advisories and growing personal and professional dilemmas over whether to cross into the United States. Read more...
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How A Bold New Coalition Is Set To Revolutionize US-Canada Tourism Relations
A new coalition of North American tourism associations aims to strengthen US-Canada travel ties, promoting cross-border tourism amid growing trade tensions. Read more...
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'Urgent Action Needed': US Travel CEO Testifies Before Congress
The U.S. Travel Association's CEO called on Congress today to take urgent action upgrading America's travel system ahead of several global events the country will host in the coming years. During testimony before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, said that inefficient processes impacting travel to the U.S. must be addressed. Read more...
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DOT Medical Exam Results to be Submitted Electronically to FMCSA Starting in June
The compliance date for the FMCSA’s Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration rule will go into effect nationwide on June 23, 2025, resulting in significant changes for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) Holders in terms of medical qualification reporting. Read more...
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States Begin Implementing New Federal Requirements for CDL Medical Certification
With the compliance date approaching regarding federal medical certification requirements, some states have already begun operating under new regulations. Read more...
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DOT Seeks Input on Cutting Transportation Regulations
Keying off previous presidential executive orders regarding streamlining regulations, the Department of Transportation is reaching out to truckers, trade organizations and small businesses for ideas on how to “ensure lawful regulations, reduce regulations and control regulatory costs.” Read more...
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CVSA's International Roadcheck Scheduled for May 13-15
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13-15. International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle and driver inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative that takes place over three days in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Read more...
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CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week Scheduled for July 13-19
The next Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 13-19, 2025. Operation Safe Driver Week is a safe-driving awareness and outreach initiative aimed at improving the driving behaviors of passenger vehicle drivers and commercial motor vehicle drivers through educational and traffic enforcement strategies and interactions with law enforcement. Read more...
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EPA Administrator Announces Huge Rollback of Environmental Regulations
Promising to drive “a dagger through the heart of climate-change religion,” Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday outlined plans for an aggressive rollback of environmental regulations. Read more...
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House Votes to Sideline CARB Regulations
H.J.Res. 87,introduced by Rep. John James (R-Mich.) and approved by a vote of 231-191 would revoke the waiver allowing California and other states to enforce its Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulation if also passed by the Senate and signed into law. ACT, which has been adopted by 11 states, requires medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacturers to sell increasing percentages of zero-emission vehicles from 2024-2035. Read more...
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Republicans Move to Kill Off CARB Regulations
Republican members of Congress are taking steps to try and immediately roll back vehicle emissions regulations put in place by California. But whether or not it is legal for them to do so remains an open question. Read more...
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Renewable Natural Gas Gets a Bipartisan Boost on Capitol Hill
A bipartisan bill introduced in both the House and Senate would provide a tax credit for renewable natural gas used as fuel. Read more...
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States Must “Drive the Bus” on Clean Transportation Solutions
States bear the burden of maintaining progress on improving access to clean transportation. Read more...
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DoD Bus Program
The DoD Bus Program ensures commercial companies performing Federal chartered services meet DoD safety and service standards. Over 400 commercial bus, limousine, and van carriers participated to meet ground transportation needs for troop movements, recruit travel, and other group moves. Read more...
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TSA Begins REAL ID Full Enforcement on May 7
On May 7, TSA will no longer accept state-issued identifications that are not REAL ID compliant at TSA security checkpoints. Read more...
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FinCEN Removes Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act. Read more...
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Trump Pauses Tariffs on Most Nations for 90 Days
Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on April 9 abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days. Read more...
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Despite Staffing Cuts, National Parks Have Been Ordered to Remain Open
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has directed federally operated National Parks to “remain open and accessible for the benefit and enjoyment of the American people and to ensure that the National Park Service (NPS) will provide the best customer service experience for all visitors.” Read more...
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NYC Congestion Pricing to Stay in Place Through Summer
Congestion pricing in New York City looks set to remain in place at least until the fall under an agreement on the briefing schedule in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s move to end the practice. Read more...
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Trump Administration Terminates Drug Testing Advisory Board
The Trump administration has dissolved the Drug Testing Advisory Board, which for more than three decades has overseen the development of federal testing programs and laboratories that process drug tests. Read more...
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When Will I-80 in Reopen?
NJ Department of Transportation officials plan to reopen two lanes of I-80 west in early May with two eastbound lanes to follow in the middle of May and a full reopening of the highway planned in late June. Read more...
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