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New Orleans
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The South Central Motorcoach Association will host its 2026 convention Aug. 30-Sept. 1 in New Orleans.. | Photo:
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From Bus & Motorcoach News:
The South Central Motorcoach Association is preparing to welcome members and industry partners to its 2026 Annual Convention & Marketplace, scheduled for Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 at the Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans.
The event will bring together motorcoach operators, tourism professionals, suppliers, and industry leaders from across the South Central region for three days of education, networking, safety discussions, and marketplace opportunities focused on strengthening the motorcoach industry.
One of the convention’s featured presentations will be delivered by Ken Presley, vice president, legislative and regulatory affairs and industry relations/chief operating officer of the United Motorcoach Association. ........................
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Premier Transportation Opens Northeast Tennessee Facility, Expanding Regional Service |
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Premier Transportation has opened a new facility in the Tri-Cities region, expanding its presence in an area the company has served for more
than 20 years. | Photo: Bus & Motorcoach News |
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From Bus & Motorcoach News:
Premier Transportation has opened a new facility in the Tri-Cities region, deepening its roots in an area the charter motorcoach company has served for more than 20 years.
The service center, located near the intersection of Interstates 26 and 81, is positioned to support clients across northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia, including Kingsport and Johnson City, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia. Company officials said the expansion comes in response to increasing demand for group transportation services.
The new operation is expected to improve efficiency by reducing travel distances for vehicles previously dispatched from Knoxville. The change is also intended to lower costs and enhance service for schools, businesses, churches, and athletic programs............................
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| Propane Grabs Spotlight as Fleets Seek Less Expensive, Cleaner Fuel |
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Propane advocates and users discussed the fuels benefits Monday, May 4, 2026, the first day of ACT Expo at the
Las Vegas Convention Center. | Photo via School Transportation News |
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From School Transportation News:
As fleet operators wrestle with volatile diesel prices, tightening emissions rules and the steep costs of electrification, a group of industry experts said the answer to cleaner, cheaper operations may be a fuel that has been around for a century: Propane.
During the ACT Expo panel, “A Simpler Path to Lower Costs: How Fleets Use Propane and Renewable Propane,” representatives from a major public transit system, a national propane supplier and a leading alternative-fuel vehicle manufacturer argued that propane, and increasingly, renewable propane, can deliver immediate cost savings and emissions reductions without the infrastructure headaches of electric or compressed natural gas options.
Moderator Mike Finnern, who leads the alternative fuels fleet and facilities group at global engineering firm WSP, framed the Monday session as a reality check for fleet leaders who feel locked into a diesel vs. electric debate.......................
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