13th Annual Motorcoach Safety & Preparedness Workshop

Description

Registration is Closed.

We are looking forward to the 13th Annual PBA Motorcoach Safety & Preparedness Workshop in York Springs, PA!  

Date/Time:

August 20, 2026, 8:00-3:30 PM ET

Location:

York Springs Fire Hall (We are Back!)

312 Main Street

York Springs, PA 17372

Attendees will gain practical updates, operational guidance, and timely industry insights they can apply within their organizations, while participating in focused educational tracks tailored to their roles and areas of interest.

Schedule is as follows:

Morning General Session:

• Tammy Wolf-Baker, Wolf Bus Lines
• FMCSA Update - Christopher Henry, Division Administrator, Pennsylvania & Gregory Olsen, State Program Specialist
• PennDOT Update - Heather Proudfoot, CDL Third-Party Program Manager & Tanya Cooper, Bureau of Motor Vehicles 

Morning Breakout Sessions:

Mechanics Track (Group 1)

• Preventative Maintenance Best Practices
• Manufacturer Representatives: ABC, MCI, Prevost & TEMSA 
• Roundtable Discussion “How Does Your Company Handle PM Schedules?”

Safety/Operations Track (Group 2)

• Coach Manager Cloud Preview, Presented by Eric Elliott, Distinctive Systems

Afternoon Breakout Sessions:

Mechanics Track (Group 1) 

• Batteries, Tires & Brakes, Oh My! An Interactive peer discussion focused on commonly used products and equipment

Safety/Operations Track (Group 2)

• Managing Accidents Back at the Office, Presented by Mike McDonal, Saucon Technologies
• Customer Service Best Practices Roundtable, Facilitated by Kristy Fasano, Bailey Coach

Vendor & Manufacturer Opportunities

Associate members are invited to participate with tabletop displays inside the meeting room. Motorcoach manufacturers are also encouraged to showcase vehicles on-site throughout the day.

All attendees will enjoy lunch prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary, along with networking opportunities, door prizes, and the annual 50/50 raffle.

We look forward to another informative and valuable day dedicated to safety, preparedness, education, and industry collaboration.

Previous Session Dates

• 12th Annual:  August 14, 2025 at Lower Swatara Fire Department, Middletown, PA
• 11th Annual:  August  8, 2024 at York Springs Fire Hall, York Springs, PA
• 10th Annual:  August 16, 2023 at York Springs Fire Hall, York Springs, PA
•  9th Annual:   August  9, 2022 at York Springs Fire Hall, York Springs, PA
•  8th Annual:   August 11, 2021 at York Springs Fire Hall, York Springs, PA
•  7th Annual:   August 11, 2020 at York Springs Fire Hall, York Springs, PA - Cancelled
•  6th Annual:   August 14, 2019 at York Springs Fire Hall, York Springs, PA
•  5th Annual:   August 15, 2018 at York Springs Fire Hall, York Springs, PA
•  4th Annual:   August 23, 2017 at York Springs Fire Hall, York Springs, PA