DrivingTransactions.com Joins PBA! | |
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Founded in 2018 by transportation industry veteran Kenneth Lucci and corporate financial analyst Cole Weber, the team at Driving Transactions has reviewed and analyzed the financial statements of 250+ companies, created over 90 business valuation reports and confidential information packages. The company has also facilitated 30+ acquisitions of chauffeured transportation and motor coach companies representing sellers and negotiating with qualified buyers.
Contact: Kenneth Lucci 727-638-3388 or klucci@drivingyourincome.com.
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United States Naval Academy Visitors Center Joins PBA! | |
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United States Naval Academy Visitors Center offers historical walking tours, group lunch options, and musical history tours - they have something for everyone!
When you're here, you're not only stepping into history, you're serving the men and women that serve our country - since their proceeds support the Brigade of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy.
Contact: Michelle Doerr 410-293-8687 or mdoerr@usna.edu.
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Bailey Coach Giving Hero's Welcome to Veterans! | |
Join PBA Member, Bailey Coach in giving a hero's welcome to our veterans, November 9th at the York Fairgrounds! | |
Martz Bus Celebrates Dedicated Employees | For many years, these incredible individuals have gone above and beyond to ensure our passengers' journeys were safe, comfortable, and memorable. PBA Member, Martz Bus honored their dedication, hard work, and the countless memories they've created along the way. | |
Trans-Bridge Moves to Reservation System for Its Wall Street Routes | |
PBA Member, Trans-Bridge Lines announced that the reservation system allows passengers to know they have a seat without having to arrive early and get in line for boarding. The company said when a bus reaches capacity, sales for that route will no longer be open for booking. An additional bus could be added, depending on the availability of drivers and motorcoaches. Read more...
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Koziar’s Christmas Village-Celebrating 76 Years! | |
PBA Member, Koziar’s Christmas Village, opening night was November 4, 2023, the first Saturday in November, as has been their longstanding tradition. They have grown to a mammoth and extraordinary seasonal attraction drawing visitors from around the world as well as local families who have made Koziar’s part of their Christmas tradition for four generations. Read more...
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October Membership Renewal
Invoices were due October 1. If you have not made payment, please contact our office to keep your membership in good standing. If you need a copy of your invoice or want to renew online, please click here for instructions.
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Have You Contacted Your Senators and Representatives Yet?
Senators. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Bob Casey, Jr. (D-Pa.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Tax Exemption Act in the Senate (S.1944). S.1944 is companion legislation to the House bill (H.R. 3510) re-introduced in May.
Bill H.R. 3510, reintroduction of a bill that would eliminate the tax burden for those who received CERTS Act money during the pandemic, was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means after being sponsored by Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.). The bill has since garnered the support of Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), Jared Golden (R-Maine), Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), and John Rose (R-Tenn.).
The House bill currently has 13 sponsors, and the Senate bill has 5 sponsors. We need your help to advocate for our industry! Please contact your Senators and ask them to support S. 1944 and contact your Representatives and ask them to support H.R. 3510. Below are two easy forms that will only take a few minutes of your time to complete.
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BISC East, Hosted by GNJMA
November 15, 2023
The Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association is hosting BISC East virtually on November 15, 2023 and is inviting other eastern associations to attend!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Date/Time: November 15, 2023 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Cost: $0.00
View the agenda.
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TSA Free Training Session on their Exercise Information System (EXIS) Platform
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is offering an upcoming training session on how to utilize their Exercise Information System (EXIS) platform.
EXIS is a FREE online exercise tool that guides users through the exercise (discussion tabletop to functional exercises) planning process and provides resources to design, document and evaluate exercises for all transportation modes. EXIS is designed to provide transportation operators with a scalable exercise design process that allows them to plan, conduct, and evaluate their operations against clear and consistent performance measures. *In addition, EXIS provides users with exercise design and conduct resources.
Incorporating exercises into your operation is a great way to test your security plans/Emergency operations plans.
Date/Time: November 8, 2023 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Cost: $0.00
Register: Send an email to Alena Kent, Transportation Security Inspector – Surface TSA - Department of Homeland Security, at Alena.Kent@tsa.dhs.gov.
The website for the platform is https://exis.tsa.dhs.gov/ Feel free to sign-up to become a registered user and explore the platform prior to the training event.
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2024 Marketplace Registration is Open! Join Us in Happy Valley! | |
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The 2024 Marketplace will be held March 25-26, 2024 in State College and hosted by The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau!
Visit the website to get full details.
SHOWCASE YOUR DESTINATION by hosting a FAM Tour for the Group Leaders after Marketplace. FAM Tour offerings need to be submitted by 11/30/2023. Get more information.
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FYI-If you encounter an issue when submitting your form, check to make sure you completed the below required fields. Also, make sure your booth sign wording is 40 characters or less, including spaces.
- Booth Sign Wording
- Are You Interested in Offering a Group Leader FAM Tour?
- Door Prizes
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2024 Annual Conference - Save the Dates! | |
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The 2024 Annual Conference will be hosted by Visit Ithaca in Ithaca, NY June 17-20, 2024! While we will be experiencing the area with FAMS, Dine-Around Night and Opening & Closing venues at area partners, the meetings will be held at Hotel Ithaca.
The beautiful, renovated Hotel Ithaca is located in the heart of downtown Ithaca and is less than 1 mile from both Cornell University and Ithaca College.
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INDUSTRY AND COMMONWEALTH NEWS | |
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PA Election 2023
A complete guide to who is on the ballot, when to vote, how to vote, where to vote, casting mail ballots & more.
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Pennsylvania Senate Panel Approves Amended Speed Ticket Cameras Bill
One Pennsylvania Senate panel has advanced a bill that covers the use of automated speed ticket cameras in the state’s largest city. Read more...
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US Government Unveils Plans for Seven Clean Hydrogen Hubs
The US government has unveiled plans to develop seven regional clean hydrogen hubs across the nation. The seven hydrogen hubs will be used to spur growth in the US hydrogen market and bolster the country’s capability in supporting the clean energy carrier. This will ensure hydrogen is able to take a prominent role in the nation’s decarbonisation aspirations. Read more...
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Senate Passes Three Fiscal 2024 Spending Bills in ‘Minibus’
Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer of New York praised the Senate’s bipartisan appropriations work ahead of the chamber’s passage of the package combining the fiscal 2024 Military Construction-VA, Agriculture, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills. Read more...
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The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin Requests Public Comment on the Possible Addition of Fentanyl
Because the Department of Transportation (DOT) must follow the HHS scientific guidelines for DOT-regulated drug testing laboratory procedures, participants in the DOT transportation industry drug testing program should be aware of this important issue that HHS is considering. Any change to the HHS analyte table may affect the DOT testing program under 49 CFR Part 40, but only after DOT conducts its own rulemaking. Read more...
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DRIVE Act Shifts into New Gear as Speed Limiter Proposal Approaches
Sen. Joni Ernst, (R-Iowa), pledged support for the DRIVE Act, which prohibits FMCSA from issuing any rule or regulation that would require heavy-duty vehicles to be equipped with a speed-limiting device. Read more...
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FMCSA Portal Updates -- Action Required
If you have or use an FMCSA Portal account, you must act now to maintain access.
How you log on to the FMCSA Portal is changing to ensure enhanced security and compliance with the Federal Mandate for Multifactor Authentication. Read more...
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FMCSA Safety Fitness Determinations - Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
FMCSA is looking for comments from the industry. Below are the links for the Federal Register concerning the Safety Fitness Determinations Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and the extension of the comment period.
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2024 Unified Carrier Registration Fees
In June, FMCSA published notice announcing a reduction in UCR fees Plan for the 2024 registration year and beyond. The new fees were effective July 24, 2023, and reflect about a 9 percent decrease for all fee brackets from the 2023 fees. Registration began October 1. Click here to register.
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IRS Announces Changes to 2024 Retirement Contribution Limits
The IRS, citing the rising cost of living, boosted the annual individual contribution limits for 401(K), 403(b), most 457 plans and the government’s Thrift Savings Plan by $500, to $23,000. Read more...
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Truck Safety Coalition Makes Another Push for AEBs, Speed Limiters
The Truck Safety Coalition asked the federal government to take immediate action on mandates for speed limiters and automatic brakes. Read more...
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NYC’s New High-Tech MTA Subway Cars Are Already out of Service
The MTA’s rollout of its multibillion-dollar fleet of new subway cars has gone off-track. The agency confirmed it was pulling six of the seven ballyhooed R211 rail cars out of service due to equipment problems — just months after the high-tech trains were unveiled. Read more...
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California Environmental Regulations Are Driving Truckers Out of Pennsylvania
The Golden State's new rules—which Pennsylvania's Environmental Quality Board opted to copy—will increase the cost of a new truck by about one-third. Read more...
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Plan for National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
While the fight against human trafficking is a year-round battle, January's National Human Trafficking Awareness Month is an important opportunity to join a national conversation about the issue and leverage the country-wide momentum that is gained on the topic during the month. Busing on the Lookout (BOTL) has developed a menu of external and internal communications tools for our valued partners who are interested in becoming a part of the national conversation in January. You may elect to implement any combination of these ideas; BOTL will work with you to customize and co-brand materials as needed. Download the menu.
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ABA’s Pantuso Talks Final Year at Association, Future of Motorcoach Industry
In February, the American Bus Association (ABA) announced its longtime leader, Peter J. Pantuso, will retire in September 2024. Read about his plans for the next year at the ABA, some of his accomplishments over his 27-plus years at the association, and much more.
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ICYMI
Alerts, Invitations, Press Releases, and more are sent out to our Members as needed. Here are the emails we sent out since last Go News below.
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PBA maintains active Social Media Platforms. In addition to the emailed communications we send to you, we actively share information to our Facebook and Twitter accounts and our new LinkedIn. We encourage you to LIKE US, FOLLOW US and ENGAGE with us! #pabus | | | | |
