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EPA Makes $40 Million Available in FY19 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants, Partner with ABA to Apply

The EPA recently opened a Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grant opportunity for, among other items, school bus retrofit and motorcoach engine replacement projects. ABA can help members apply. 
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The Effects of Partial Federal Government Shutdown on Industry

It is unknown how long the shutdown will last, but the ABA Government Affairs and Policy team will continue to update our members on important developments. 
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ABA Joins STN Expo Indianapolis as Official Partner

The American Bus Association (ABA) and School Transportation News announced details today of a new partnership that will bring ABA’s new School Bus Council to the STN EXPO Conference and Trade Show in Indianapolis. 
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ABA, School Transportation News Partner to Create More Benefits for ABA’s SBC Members

The partnership also creates a new program to recognize and outstanding a private school bus operator. 
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ABA, Coalition Partners Succeed in Overturning UCR Fees for Intrastate School Bus Contractors

ABA with coalition partners succeeded to overturn a prior misguided decision by the UCR Board to apply registration fees to intrastate for-hire school bus contractors. 
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ABA Welcomes Lia Zegeye to Lead New Membership Initiatives

ABA is excited to welcome Lia Zegeye as its new Senior Director of Membership. 
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ELD Enforcement Starts Today

Starting today, Dec. 18, in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) congressionally mandated electronic logging device (ELD) compliance deadline, inspectors and roadside enforcement personnel throughout the United States will begin documenting ELD violations and may issue citations 
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HMC Praised at NTSB Hearing

In a hearing, NTSB noted the successes in regulatory and targeted compliance outreach that ABA’s Hispanic Motorcoach Council has had in bringing this essential information to Spanish-speaking motorcoach operators in the border regions. 
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Members Recognized during ABA Marketplace

Congratulations to all the award winners recognized during ABA’s Annual Meeting & Marketplace in Cleveland. 
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Educational Opportunities the Whole Year Through

Are you taking advantage of the educational opportunities that come with your ABA membership throughout the year? ABA offers a number of educational sessions both in person and sitting at your desk. 
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