2026 UMA Safety Management Seminar | United Motorcoach Association

2026 UMA Safety Management Seminar

December 2-3 2026

Now in its 22nd year, the 2026 UMA Safety Management Seminar brings fresh perspectives and information to those individuals responsible for safety and compliance. Owners, managers, dispatchers, and senior drivers gains insight in keeping passengers safe remaining compliant with regulations and, learning how to mitigate risk though expert presentation, hands-on workshops, and discussions. The UMA Safety Management Seminar provides a valuable opportunity for networking and learning about the latest safety management practices.

Hotel – Maritime Conference Center

All meals included

$169

Cutoff – November 9, 2026

Toll Free Reservations : (866)-900-3517
Hotel Main Number: (410) 859-5700
Double occupancy rooms can call the reservation line at 410-859-5700, then press 7 for assistance making reservations.
You may also email us at: reservations@mccbwi.org

Transportation

There is a shuttle that runs 24 hours.

Please call the Front Desk at (410)-859-5700 and they will dispatch the shuttle to you directly. They will give a pickup station based on airline or rail station

Agenda

Schedule Subject to Change

December 2nd:

8:00 to 8:10 AM: Welcome

8:10 to 9:00 AM: Special Guest Welcome

9:00 to 9:30 AM: SESSION 1: “Tailoring Your Training Program” – Mike McDonal

9:30 to 10:15 AM: SESSION 2: “Workplace Safety and OSHA” – Salvatore Caccavale

10:15 to 10:30 AM: BREAK

10:30 to 11:30 AM: Breakout Groups for Solution Sessions

11:30 to 12:30 PM: “Anatomy of the Deposition” – C. Stephen Setliff

12:30 to 1:30 PM: LUNCH

1:30 to 2:30 PM: “The Trial” – Seth Kleiner

2:30 to 3:00 PM: Matt Daecher

3:00 to 3:45 PM: “Safety in the Age of Dashcams: From Surveillance to Culture” – Ben Canine

3:45 to 4:15 PM: BREAK

4:15 to 4:30 PM: Group A –Solutions Presentation

4:30 to 4:45 PM: Group B – Solutions Presentation

4:45 to 5:00 PM: Group C – Solutions Presentation

5:00 PM: Review the next day, last minute instructions, dismissal.

December 3rd

8:00 to 8:10 AM: Good morning (review agenda, departures, etc.)

8:10 to 8:25 AM: Group 4 – Solutions Presentation

8:25 to 9:00 AM: Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration Update

9:00 to 9:30 AM: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Update

9:30 to 10:15 AM: National Transportation Safety Board Update

10:15 to 10:45 AM: BREAK

10:45 to 11:45 AM: “Taking the Next Step” – Kimberlee Bissegger

11:45 AM: Wrap-up and dismissal.

2026 Seminar Highlights

The 2026 UMA Safety Management Seminar will bring together timely safety topics, practical training, and industry updates designed to help motorcoach professionals strengthen their safety programs and operations.

Featured Sessions

This year’s program will include sessions on:

- Tailoring Your Training Program
- Workplace Safety and OSHA
- Anatomy of the Deposition
- Safety in the Age of Dashcams: From Surveillance to Culture
- Taking the Next Step

Participants will also take part in the seminar’s popular breakout working groups, collaborating with other industry professionals to discuss challenges and develop practical solutions they can take back to their operations.

Industry Updates

Attendees can also expect planned updates from key transportation safety organizations, including:

- Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

From regulatory developments to real-world safety practices, the seminar is designed to provide information and ideas you can put to work in your operation.