51st Annual California Bus Association Convention & Trade Show
October 26- 28, 2025
Discover the charm of Visalia, CA — a vibrant Central Valley gem where small-town warmth meets big-time adventure, nestled between lush farmland and the majestic Sequoia National Park. From farm-to-table dining to scenic outdoor escapes, Visalia offers an unforgettable California experience.
Learn more about Visalia, CA!
Pricing is $425 per attendee.
Note: Please note that as the bus and table displays are located inside the Arena with lunch, there are more opportunities for display time. Also, due to this layout, all vendors will be required to take a table display, at a cost of $400 per company. This cost will be added to your first attendee's registration. Any questions, please let us know at: information@cbabus.com
One-day registration is available on a limited basis. Please contact us for assistance.
Hotel Information
Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
300 S Court Street
Visalia, CA 93291
ROOM BLOCK EXTENDED!
Book your room by Saturday, October 4, OCTOBER 10, 2025 to receive the special CBA group rate of $170 per night.
Alternatively, a limited number of additional rooms will be available for our group
at the Comfort Suites, conveniently located just across the street.
Comfort Suites
Hotel Rate: $169.00 USD + tax per night
The cut-off date for this rate is 10/13/25
Call the property directly at (559) 738-1700
and state that you would like to make a reservation
under the group room block for "CA Bus Association
Please enjoy our video recap of the 50th Annual Convention held in 2024 in Newport Beach.
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Download Exhibitor Schedule & Rules
2025 AGENDA
Sunday, October 26, 2025
| All Day |
Charging Lounge Open
Sponsored by BusGraphix |
| 06:45 am - 03:30 pm |
FAM Tour - Sequoia National Park at King's Canyon & Hume Lake
Transportation Sponsor: American Stage Tours |
| 08:30 am - 04:30 pm |
Bus departs for Golf
Transportation sponsor: Classic Charter |
| 10:06 am - 03:00 pm |
Bridgestone Annual Golf Tournament - Valley Oaks Golf Course, Visalia, CA
TITLE SPONSOR: Bridgestone
Longest Drive (Men's, Women's) Sponsored by American Stage Tours
Closest To The Pin (Men's, Women's) Sponsored by Acrisure |
| 04:00 pm - 05:30 pm |
Board Meeting - Board Members Only
Refreshments Sponsored by Prevost |
| 05:00 pm |
Registration Open
Badges Sponsored by Sardo Upholstery
Pocket Agenda Sponsored by American Stage Tours |
| 05:30 pm - 07:00 pm |
Welcome Reception
Lead Sponsor: Motor Coach Industries |
| 06:15 pm |
Women in Buses - On The Road Meet-up / Photo |
| 07:00 pm |
Open evening for dine arounds or open dining |
| 09:00 pm - Midnight |
After Party at the DT Lounge (cash bar) |
Monday, October 27, 2025
Wake Up to What’s New in
| All Day |
Charging Lounge Open
Sponsored by BusGraphix |
| 06:00 am - 08:00 am |
Buses Only - Move-in & Set-up |
| 07:00 am - 05:00 pm |
Registration Open
Badges Sponsored by Sardo Upholstery
Pocket Agenda Sponsored by American Stage Tours |
| 07:30 am - 11:00 am |
Vendor Showcase Exhibitor Setup (must be done by 11:00 am) |
| 08:00 am - 09:15 am |
Breakfast Buffet
Sponsored by Global Charter Services |
| 08:30 am - 09:15 am |
Labor Law Breakfast Briefing: Wake Up to What’s New in Labor Law
Brian Mills, Snell & Wilmer
Join employment attorney Brian Mills, Esq., for an overview of key HR and compliance challenges facing employers in 2025–2026. Learn how to protect your company from wage and PAGA claims, ADA and website accessibility violations, I-9 compliance risks, and even new threats involving employee use of AI. |
| 09:15 am - 10:15 am |
Combating Distracted Driving: Insights from TREDS California
Jessica Williams, UC San Diego's TREDS
Nicole Herrera, UC San Diego's TREDS |
| 10:15 am - 10:30 am |
Break |
| 10:30 am - 11:45 am |
Keynote Address
Justin Osmond — author, motivational speaker, and member of the legendary Osmond family.
Transportation Sponsor: American Stage Tours |
| 11:45 am - Noon |
Break - Change Rooms |
| Noon - 01:15 pm |
Lunch
Sponsored by Sundance Stage Lines |
| 12:30 pm - 01:15 pm |
National Motorcoach Industry Update: ABA & UMA Perspectives
Fred Ferguson, American Bus Association President
Scott Michael, United Motorcoach Association President |
| 01:15 pm - 02:30 pm |
Bus Display & Vendor Showcase Part ONE - Open
Beverage & Dessert Station Sponsored by Global Charter Services
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| 02:30 pm - 03:45 pm |
On the Enforcement Front: What’s New from FMCSA, CHP & CPUC |
| 03:45 pm - 04:30 pm |
Road Ready Your Fleet: Maximize Uptime, Minimize Downtime |
| 04:30 pm - 04:45 pm |
Break |
| 04:45 pm - 05:30 pm |
The Journey Ahead: Open Operator Discussion
Chris Riddington, Moderator |
| 05:30 pm - 06:15 pm |
Break |
| 06:15 pm |
Buses depart for Monday Night Madness
Transportation Sponsors:
American Stage Tours
Best Tours & Travel
Classic Charter |
| 06:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
Monday Night Madness -
Buses anticipated return to the hotel by 10:00pm
Lead Sponsors:
BusGraphix
Daimler North America
Lancer Insurance
Motor Coach Industries
Prevost
TEMSA
Transportation Advisors / EZ-Drug Test |
| 10:00 pm - Midnight |
After Party at the DT Lounge (cash bar) |
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
| All Day |
Charging Lounge Open
Sponsored by BusGraphix |
| 07:00 am - 05:00 pm |
Registration Open |
| 08:00 am - 08:45 am |
Breakfast Buffet
Sponsored by American Stage Tours |
| 08:45 am - 12:30 pm |
Pads & Pens Sponsored by ABC Companies |
8:30 - 8:45
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Intro & Welcome
Kevin Fischer, Transportation Charter Services
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8:45 - 9:30
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Session 1: Why We Train? Driver Coaching
Presented by James Blain, PAX Training
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9:30 - 10:30
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Session 2: Safety Director 101: Using Telematics in Evaluating Driver Performance
Mike McDonal, Saucon Technologies
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10:30 – 10:45
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Break
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10:45 - 12:30
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Preparing for Depositions – Setting the Backbone of a Successful Defense
Brian Mills, Snell & Wilmer
It is a motorcoach company’s worst nightmare, “the big one”, having an incident involving an injury which ends up going to court for the jury to decide our fate. While some of us may have experienced the litigation process, many have not.
Within our companies, associations, maintenance and safety processes, we all strive for “best practices”, to operate in a prudent manner for our passengers. In our various roles, we all have many responsibilities and want to ensure that we practice what we say we are going to do, however what happens if we don’t?
But before we get to trial, there is another step in the legal process, many are often unprepared for – depositions and discovery.
Join us for an insightful session on how and why to prepare for depositions, and how your approach to these preliminary questions, along with the strength of your company’s processes, can significantly influence the outcome of a court case.
Adjourn
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| 12:30 pm - 01:15 pm |
Lunch
Lead Sponsor: Prevost
Co-Sponsored by Santa Barbara Airbus |
| 01:15 pm - 02:30 pm |
Legislative Landscape: What's Next for California?
Ashley S. Walker, Nossaman, LLP - Sr Policy Advisor and CBA Lobbyist
Kasha B. Hunt, Nossaman, LLP - Policy Advisor
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| 02:30 pm - 04:15 pm |
Bus Display & Vendor Showcase Displays Part TWO - with Raffles - Open
Beverage & Dessert Station Sponsored by National Interstate Insurance |
| 04:15pm - 04:45 pm |
Vendor Feedback |
| 04:45 pm - 06:00 pm |
Break |
| 06:00 pm - 07:00 pm |
Cocktail Reception
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07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
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Gala Awards Dinner
Sponsored by:
BusGraphix
ABA
UMA
Encouraged Attire: Men - Sport Coat, Tie Optional.
Women - Cocktail Attire Encouraged.
Award Sponsors:
Driver of the Year - Lancer Insurance
Maintenance Technician of the Year - Motor Coach Industries
Vickie Cole Memorial Women in Leadership Award - Prevost |
| 09:00 pm - Midnight |
Join us for the After Party at the DT Lounge (cash bar) |
Golf Cancellation Policy: Golfers, please be advised that cancellation is not available after Friday, October 3, 2025. You may, however, send a substitute if you are unable to fulfill your reservation. Please notify us of your substitute's name and mobile number at your earliest opportunity. Please note that substitute must be a registered attendee of the CBA 51st annual Convention and Tradeshow.
FAM Tour Cancellation Policy: Please be advised that cancellation is not available after Friday, October 3, 2025. You may, however, send a substitute if you are unable to fulfill your reservation. Please notify us of your substitute's name and mobile number at your earliest opportunity. Please note that substitute must be a registered attendee, or family of a registered attendee, of the CBA 51st annual Convention and Tradeshow.
Cancellation Policy: Individual cancellations will be accepted in writing only.
- Cancellations made prior to 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, October 3, 2025, will receive a full refund, less a $25.00 processing fee.
- Cancellations made between 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, October 3, 2025 and Friday, October 17, 2025, will be offered at 50% of registration fee.
- Cancellations made after 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, October 17, 2025, as well as no-shows, are not refundable.
Waiver of Liability: By registering for the California Bus Association’s (“CBA”) 2025 Annual Convention & Trade Show (“Convention”), Registrant hereby irrevocably releases CBA, its staff, directors, presenters, employees and any other individuals or entities associated with CBA, from any and all liability related to, or arising from, Registrant’s attendance and participation in the Convention, the information provide therein, changes to its schedule, and hospitality services (e.g. lodging, food and transportation) incidental to the Convention, including, but not be limited to, any and claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, death, costs, expenses, and charges. Registrant voluntarily and knowingly assumes all risks related to, or arising from, the Convention.
