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Interview: Motorcoach Operator Bruce Shaffer—Over 40 Years Behind the Wheel

February 7, 2019 by Bob Bergey 2 Comments

The second episode of EightWheels Across America features an interview with Bruce Shaffer, a motorcoach operator with Hagey Coach, Inc. for more than 40 years, and a good friend. Bruce recalls his first motorcoach and early trips, manual shifting and double-clutching, trip prep, and much more. Listen and enjoy!

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Bob Bergey has been a motorcoach operator since 2002. He's driven his coach in every state east of the Mississippi and several west, as well as the five eastern-most provinces of Canada. He founded the EightWheels Across America podcast in 2019 as another way to share with motorcoach operators across the US and Canada. He's also a serious photographer, a reflection of his first career. Read More…

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  1. Darren Haines says

    February 16, 2019 at 10:14 pm

    I enjoyed your interview with Bruce. Particularly the part when he explained how he does research and prepares for his trip beforehand, such as google maps and google earth! Great interview!

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  2. Tom S. says

    November 4, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    I rode with Bruce as a Tour Director and there isn’t a more professional motorcoach operator. We will definitely miss Bruce on the road, a perfect gentleman in every respect.

    Best of luck on your new podcast!

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