Register:
Register for BusMARC Online
All Bus Operators use the "Buyer Representative" registration option, all Suppliers and Vendors use the "Seller Representative" registration option. Government Employees should self-select that option. Select the BISC meeting or BusMARC meeting or BusWorld meeting as activities if you.plan to attend those sessions, to ensure that we get accurate counts, have enough materials, and can ensure comfortable distancing for all participants.
Housing:
Link to ABA Marketplace Hotel Block
Must be registered to reserve a room. All Bus Operators & Government Employees use the "Buyer" housing option, all Suppliers and Vendors use the "Seller" housing option.
BusMARC Meetings Include:
Hands-on technical presentations and discusssions of best maintenance practices and technologies
Facility Tours of local Maintenance facilities
Open access to the Marketplace exhibit floor, featuring products, services, and new-coach exhibits
Education seminars and networking opportunities
Fun Marketplace evening events
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Schedule:
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Fri., Jan. 27 | 1 pm | BISC-BusMARC Orientation Webinar Click here to register |
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Fri., Feb. 3 | 4 pm - 6 pm |
Small Fleet Operator Welcome & Orientation Session Description: Get a feel for who and what the American Bus Association has to offer smaller operators with their operational and day to day needs. Check out tools and resources, including the Bus Industry Safety Council and the Bus Maintenance and Repair Council are, learn when they meet, what they discuss and how you can get involved. The mission of the BISC and BusMARC is about improving motorcoach safety and ensuring that your bus is ready to travel safely down the road. If you are a safety, compliance or maintenance professional, this is where you need to be. |
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Sat., Feb. 4 | 9 am - 10:30 am |
BISC-BusMARC Opening General Session Session Overview Awards Presentations:
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Sat., Feb. 4 | 10:30 am - 11 am |
Break |
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Sat., Feb. 4 | 11 am - 5:30 pm |
Safety & Maintenance Education Sessions
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Sat., Feb. 4 | 11 am - 12 pm |
MOTORCOACH REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE SESSION TRACK Download the Presentation
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Sat., Feb. 4 | 12 pm - 2 pm | LUNCH | |
Sat., Feb. 4 | 2 pm - 3 pm |
MOTORCOACH SAFETY SESSION TRACK
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Sat., Feb. 4 |
2 pm - 3 pm |
MOTORCOACH MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SESSION TRACK What to Do When Stopped By Law Enforcement Speaker: Harold Moroknek, Marshall Dennehey Description: There is a lot for operators to consider when they are stopped by law enforcement. What documents should they have at the ready? What information might they need on their passengers? Who is their first call? What kind of things should they agree to show law enforcement? Take home a few tips on how better to prepare your drivers and maintain your records to ensure a smooth visit when pulled over. |
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Sat., Feb. 4 |
2 pm - 3 pm |
MOTORCOACH REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE SESSION TRACK
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Sat., Feb. 4 | 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Break | |
Sat., Feb. 4 | 3 pm - 4 pm |
MOTORCOACH SAFETY SESSION TRACK
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Sat., Feb. 4 | 3 pm - 4 pm |
MOTORCOACH MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SESSION TRACK Speaker: Mike McDonal, Saucon Technologies & Ben Kopp, Coach USA Description: Learn more about a new generation of tools that can assist bus operators in improving performance in key areas such as fuel mileage, maintenance, safety, on-time performance and human factors, and ultimately profitability. While some companies already measure performance internally they may be missing key areas where improvements can have a direct impact to the bottom line. Get an understanding of how a virtual benchmarking platform that is accessible 24/7 and completely anonymous works, as well as how to monetize your maintenance program.
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Sat., Feb. 4 | 3 pm - 4 pm |
MOTORCOACH INNOVATIONS SESSION TRACK Turning Your Safety Department into a Profit Center Speaker: Brian Parker, National Interstate |
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Sat., Feb. 4 |
4 pm - 4:30 pm | Break | |
Sat., Feb. 4 |
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | MOTORCOACH SAFETY SESSION TRACK OSHA Training: All Hazards Training, Hazard Recognition Speaker: Jeff Petrunak, Daecher Consulting Group
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Sat., Feb. 4 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
MOTORCOACH MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SESSION TRACK
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Sat., Feb. 4 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
MOTORCOACH REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE SESSION TRACK EPA Update |
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Sun., Feb. 5 | 7:45 am - 8:45 am | Operator Breakfast | |
Sun., Feb. 5 | 9:30 am - 6:00 pm |
Safety Education Sessions
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Sun., Feb. 5 |
9:30 am - 10:30 am |
MOTORCOACH SAFETY SESSION TRACK
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Sun., Feb. 5 |
9:30 am - 10:30 am | MOTORCOACH MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SESSION TRACK Creative Soluations to Battling Supply Chain Issues, Finding Parts Speaker: Panel
In this session, we will focus on OSHA compliance and measures to help prevent injuries in the workplace. We will review OSHA standards that are applicable to the transportation industry and program development to meet these standards. We will identify workplace safety hazards and serious OSHA violations commonly found in maintenance garage settings. We will discuss OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements including requirements as it relates to COVID-19. And we will examine several case studies in the transportation industry as they relate to OSHA enforcement.
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Sun., Feb. 5 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | MOTORCOACH INNOVATIONS TRACK SESSIONS Training for Motorcoach Emergencies Speaker: Panel Description: Highway driving for motorcoach and bus drivers may appear to be less stressful than other driving situations but is, in fact, deceptively complex. What all should a driver do, when the vehicle breaksdown? What should a driver do after an accident? How should a driver direct passengers to disembark? Who should a driver call first after an accident? |
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Sun., Feb. 5 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | BUSWORLD SESSION Trends and Evolutions in the Insurance of Motorcoaches and School Buses Speaker: Bob Crescenzo, Lancer Insurance & Andrea Vidmar, National Interstate Insurance Description: Keynote presentations by Lancer and National Interstate on their vision on matters related to insuring motorcoach and school bus operations (vehicles, passengers, staff, depot, etc.), followed by an open discussion with the attendees. |
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Sun., Feb. 5 | 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Break | |
Sun., Feb. 5 |
11 am - 12 pm |
MOTORCOACH SAFETY SESSION TRACK
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Sun., Feb. 5 | 11 am - 12 pm |
MOTORCOACH REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE SESSION TRACK |
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Sun., Feb. 5 | 11 am - 12 pm | MOTORCOACH MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SESSION TRACK Review of a New OOS Inspection Bulletin Speaker: Danielle Smith, FMCSA Description: Each year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) reviews, modifies and publishes new North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria. The North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) is the pass-fail criteria for safety inspections. The purpose of the criteria is to identify critical safety violations. Those violations can render the driver, vehicle and/or motor carrier out of service until the condition(s) or violation(s) are corrected or repaired. Find out about the latest changes to the criteria, and what to look out for before your next inspection. A new one under consideration is a draft inspection bulletin for emergency exits. |
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Sun., Feb. 5 | 11 am - 12 pm |
BUSWORLD SESSION |
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Sun., Feb. 5 |
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Lunch |
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Sun., Feb. 5 |
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
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Sun., Feb. 5 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | BUSWORLD SESSION Infotainment Systems and Ancillary Revenue in Public Transit and Motorcoach Operations |
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Sun., Feb. 5 |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
MOTORCOACH REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE SESSION TRACK Speaker: Ben Currier, Transportation Security Administration Description: With more and more vehicle-involved terror attacks happening around the world, eliminating soft targets and boosting preparedness is key. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has some best practices and guidance to help you better prepare your motorcoach operations for an unexpected emergency and how to respond. They also have some timely updates on the Surface Transportation Security Training Rule, Cyber Security preparedness, critical resources and key intelligence to help you prepare for the months ahead. Have you done a BASE Assessment recently? Hear how you can get one requested and start improving your security posture today!
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Sun., Feb. 5 |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
MOTORCOACH MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SESSION TRACK
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Sun., Feb. 5
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3 pm - 4 pm |
MOTORCOACH INNOVATIONS SESSION TRACK
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Sun., Feb. 5
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4 pm - 4:30 pm | Break | |
Sun., Feb. 5
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4:30 pm - 6 pm |
BISC-BusMARC Closing General Session Session Recaps |
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Mon., Feb. 6 | 9 am - 3 pm | BUSMARC Site Visits
Departing from Convention Center * Facility Tour& Operational Discussion (Groups of 20) * Educational Session Depart 11:30 a.m. Visit #2: Pomp’s Tire Service 3500 Enterprise Drive Allen Park, MI 48101 * Lunch is included, courtesy of Bridgestone Fleet Care * Transportation provided by Getaway Tours & Bridgestone Fleet Care * Facility Tour (Groups of 30) * Educational Session Depart 3:00 p.m. Return to Convention Center |
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Mon., Feb. 6 | All Day | Additional BusWorld Education Sessions | |
Tues., Feb. 7 | All Day | Additional BusWorld Education Sessions |