Western 48th Annual California Bus Association Convention & Trade Show
October 23rd - 25th, 2022
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
41000 BOB HOPE DRIVE
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
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Sunday, October 23, 2022
08:00 am - 05:30 pm - Registration Open
09:15 am - 03:15 pm - FAM Tour - Palm Springs Air Museum and Downtown Palm Springs Excursion
$35.00 per person
You will have an opportunity to enjoy lunch on your own in Downtown Palm Springs
11:00 am - 05:00 pm - Republic Indemnity Annual Golf Tournament
05:30 pm - 07:00 pm - Welcome Reception
07:00 pm - Open Evening for Dine Arounds or Open Dining
Monday, October 24, 2022
07:00 am - 05:00 pm - Registration Open
07:30 am - Set up Bus Exhibits
07:30 am - 08:45 am - Breakfast and Sponsor Introductions
09:00 am - 10:00 am - Keynote Address - Eric McElvenny
10:00 am - 10:15 am - Break
10:15 am - 11:15 am - National Industry Updates - UMA & ABA
11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Lunch
12:30 pm - 03:00 pm - Bus DISPLAY Open
03:00 pm - 03:45 pm - Driving Force - Addressing the Driver Training Problem
03:45 pm - 04:00 pm - Break
04:00 pm - 05:00 pm - General Session: The Real Truth About Driver Recruiting
05:30 pm - 05:45 pm - Coaches staged and ready for boarding
05:45 pm - Coaches depart for Monday Night Madness Dinner
06:15 pm - 09:00 pm - Monday Night Madness at Las Casuelas Nuevas
08:30 pm - Coaches depart for hotel every 15 minutes beginning at 08:30 pm
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
06:00 am - 12:00 pm - Exhibitor set up for Vendor Showcase
07:00 am - 5:00 pm - Registration Open
07:00 am - 08:00 am - Continental Breakfast Available
07:30 am - 08:30 am - General Session - Panel: Electrification Infrastructure - OEM, Agency & Utility
08:30 am - 08:45 am - Break
08:45 am - 12:30 pm - BISC West
08:45 am - 09:30 am - FMCSA Update - Presented by Danielle Smith
Remote Compliance Investigations - What to Expect
- Different Types / Levels of Interventions
- Submission of Records
ELDT Implementation - Update
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
Other Regulatory Updates
09:30 am - 10:15 am - Safety Directors 101/201- Getting Audit Ready - Presented by Mike McDonal
Driver Qualification Files
Drug & Alcohol Testing Records
Maintenance Files
Vehicle Inspections
10:15 am - 10:30 am - Break
10:30 am - 11:30 am - NTSB Update - Presented by Mike LaPonte
Palo Mesa Crash Review
CA Motorcoach Seatbelt Requirement / Passenger Safety Message
Tire Rotation Best Practices
Other Recently Investigated Motorcoach Crashes
11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Electronic Data Management - Presented by Tim Brewster, Matt Daecher
Evaluating Overall Company Performance
Evaluating Driver Performance
Technology on Vehicles
How Data Can Affect Insurance Rates?
Adjourn
12:30 pm - 01:00 pm - Lunch
01:00 pm - 01:45 pm - Presentation - California Advocacy & Recovery with Josiah Young
01:45 pm - 04:45 pm - Vendor Showcase Table Displays
04:45 pm - 05:15 pm - Vendor Feedback
06:00 pm - 07:00 pm - Cocktail Reception
07:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Gala Awards Dinner
Encouraged Attire: Men - Sport Coat, Tie Optional. Women - Cocktail Attire
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - CBA Board Meeting
Cancellation Policy:
Individual cancellations will be accepted in writing only and must be made prior to 12:00 p.m. PT on Monday, October 10, 2022, in order to receive a full refund, less a $25.00 processing fee. Refunds for individual cancellations made after 12:00 p.m. on October 10, 2022, will be offered at 50% of registration fee. Registrants who do not attend without the benefit of advance cancellation will forfeit their registration fee.
Waiver of Liability:
By registering for the California Bus Association’s (“CBA”) 2022 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.
