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2026 GNEMA Driver Safety Competition

September 30, 2026

Description

Registration opens April 15th!

This exclusive MEMBERS-ONLY event is hosted by the Greater Northeast Motorcoach Association.

  • Compete with the best in the state!
  • Qualify for the next Annual UMA International Driver’s Competition! 
  • Represent your company with pride!

This competition is not just about showcasing driving skills but also about reinforcing our mission and commitment to safety and community within the motorcoach industry.

The 2nd Annual GNEMA Driver Safety Competition will take place at Harrah's, Atlantic City with 20 drivers max. Registration is limited to 1 driver per company.


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The driver participation cost is $125 per driver and includes breakfast, lunch and more! Drivers must meet all of the criteria outlined below. There are also volunteer and sponsorship opportunities available on the form.


Driver Criteria for Eligibility Requirements:

Drivers desiring to compete in the 2026 GNEMA Driver Competition must meet certain minimum requirements:

  • Driver must possess a valid commercial driver’s license with a passenger endorsement at the time of application and event.
  • Driver must have a current medical certificate at the time of application and event.
  • The driver’s license may not have been suspended for any reason in the past 24 months.
  • GNEMA Operator Member (sponsor) must actively employ the driver at the time of application.
  • Actively driving a bus and/or motorcoach as their primary occupation during the period under consideration.
  • No out-of-service (OOS) violations within the past 24 months; i.e., Hour of Service (HOS) violations.
  • Bus and/or motorcoach drivers must have driven at least two years accident free (preventable).

There will be eight (8) scored events and drivers will complete an on-board evaluation and a written test.  The obstacles and tests are listed below:

  • Backing
  • 90-degree turn 
  • Offset Alley
  • Parallel Parking
  • Serpentine
  • Stop Line
  • Pre-trip
  • Onboard observer

PRIZES!

  • 1st Place: $300 + Qualifies to Compete in the Next UMA National Competition + Trophy + Name on Traveling Trophy
  • 2nd Place $150 + Trophy
  • 3rd Place $50 + Trophy
  • 4th Place $50
  • 5th Place $50

2025 Competition winners pictured left to right below. 2nd Place Tony Wilson, Peter Pan Bus Lines; 1st Place Angelo Concert, Martz Group; 3rd Place Chris King, Krapf Coaches; 4th Place Clive Wallace, DATTCO; 5th Place Kendall Rohan, Trans-Bridge Lines.







View more competition photos here.

Pricing

$125 per driver (includes breakfast, lunch and more!)

Due to venue guarantees, cancellations made within three weeks of the event are non-refundable. All requests must be submitted in writing to pcowley@gnema.org.

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Contact Information

Greater Northeast Motorcoach Association | GNEMA
Name: Patricia Cowley
Phone: (908) 750-4538
Email: pcowley@gnema.org

You must include your driver's name when registering.  

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