A Step Forward for Fair Trade and Industry Representation

At ABC Companies, we continue to advocate for fair and balanced trade policies that strengthen the motorcoach industry. 

The administration’s recent Proclamation recognizing motorcoaches as a distinct vehicle classification marks a significant step forward for fair trade and greater industry recognition. For the first time, the motorcoach sector is being acknowledged as an essential part of the transportation landscape, separate from heavy- and medium-duty trucks governed under Section 232 of the U.S. Department of Commerce. 

The Proclamation imposes a 10 percent tariff on imports of buses, including school buses, transit buses, and motorcoaches.

What This Means for Our Industry 

This Proclamation represents a long-awaited distinction for the motorcoach sector. By separating motorcoaches from the broader Section 232 classification for heavy- and medium-duty trucks, it provides greater clarity and stability for operators, manufacturers, and suppliers. 

For U.S. operators, this change helps prevent overlapping material tariffs that could increase costs and disrupt supply chains. It also [...]

Why You Should Finalize Your Fleet Vehicle Purchase Before the 2025 Tax Deadline

As 2025 winds down, many fleet operators are asking a critical question: “Can I still take advantage of bonus depreciation?” 

The answer is yes; but only if you act quickly and meet the IRS requirement that eligible vehicles must be placed in service by December 31, 2025. 

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, operators can deduct 100% of the cost of qualifying new or used vehicles placed in service after January 19, 2025. That includes everything from motorcoaches and transit buses to shuttles and vans. 

For many, that could mean up to $130,000 in tax savings per vehicle: funds that can be redirected into hiring, route expansion, or other operational improvements.

What “Placed in Service” Means [...]