Description

The Transit Vehicle Maintenance Seminar (TVMS) is a unique three-day program featuring intensive, hands-on training in important maintenance topics. Multiple concurrent sessions are developed with input from maintenance directors and allow attendees to maximize training relevance.

This program has long been held at the beautiful Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center on the shores of Higgins Lake, providing exceptional opportunities for attendee interaction.

Attendees typically include more than 90 maintenance technicians and supervisors from 25+ Michigan transit providers, more than 25 equipment trainers, and 10+ MDOT staff.

The agenda allows for regular meals, refreshment breaks, and an evening networking reception. There is also a vendor show for transit vehicles and equipment, and opportunities for prize giveaways.

This workshop is eligible for reimbursement through the Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) agency funds, and registration is on an individual basis.

More information about the program - including individual registration, training opportunities, and exhibitor and sponsor opportunities - will be available in early 2026.

Please note that your lodging arrangements must be made separately. A block of rooms is currently available at the following:

• Lakeside Resort Hotel in Houghton Lake
  • Rooms available the evenings of Monday June 22, Tuesday June 23, and Wednesday June 24.
  • We hope to have a direct reservation link available soon. In the meantime, to reserve a room, please call (989) 422-4000 and request the MPTA block.