7 honored at GNEMA Motorcoach Professional Awards
The awards, presented during GNEMA’s annual meeting Sept. 18, honored individuals nominated by their companies for their commitment to safety, service and excellence.
Kyle DeVivo promoted to COO of family-owned DATTCO
Over the years, Kyle DeVivo has held many jobs at DATTCO, a century-old, family-owned transportation business.
Now, he’s taking on a new role: Chief Operating…
GNJMA announces 2023 scholarship recipients
The Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association announced the winners of its Fifth Annual Scholarship Awards for 2023 at their Annual Member Meeting. The event…
Tom McCaughey donates 5 vintage buses to bus museum
For decades, Tom McCaughey has been collecting vintage buses. So when the time came for him to think about slimming down this collection, there was…
DATTCO loans coaches for firefighter training
When an area fire department requested the use of two motorcoaches for training, the Connecticut transportation company DATTCO was happy to help out.
“They wanted…
Driving Force task force unveils a driver retention toolkit for operators
In the face of an industry driver shortage, retaining employees is even more important than recruiting new workers.
“It is much easier to keep drivers,…
Task force shares tools to address motorcoach industry driver shortage
The industry’s driver shortage has only been exacerbated by the pandemic as the driver pool has shrunk as drivers have been recruited away by delivery…
Mike McDonal honored for service to motorcoach industry
Ask Mike McDonal what he loves about the motorcoach industry, and he’ll say the people.
“This entire industry is built on relationships,” said McDonal, noting…
‘Gang of 11’ helps operators amplify their CERTS advocacy efforts
Mike Canine admits that before the CERTS Act, he didn’t pay much attention to what was going on Capitol Hill.
These days, not only can…
Industry allies mobilize to rally support for the CERTS Act
Trisha Fridrich has written more than 250 letters to U.S. senators and representatives, urging their support of the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS)…