Way back in 2004, I started a website and blog for motorcoach drivers— "EightWheels…On the Road." It was at eightwheels.com. After more than eight years, in 2012 I mostly abandoned it—I never took it down, as some of the information was (and still is) useful, but my priorities changed, technology changed, and I didn't continue updating the site. I still own the EIGHT … [Read more...] about EightWheels.com Now Brings You Here
What Is a Podcast?
Since I recently became a podcaster, I’ve become acutely aware that there are many people who don’t know what a podcast is, or have never listened to one. First, what a podcast is NOT: It is not a VLOG (video log); it is not something you watch. It is not a post on YouTube (okay, some podcasts are posted on YouTube, but they’re in a small minority). What a podcast IS … [Read more...] about What Is a Podcast?
Interview: Brent Kelly, Owner, Innovative Coach
On a recent trip to Killington, Vermont, I had the good fortune to meet Brent Kelly, owner of Innovative Coach from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We were both staying at the same hotel in Rutland, Vermont, with ski clubs. While we had a bit of free time, Brent agreed to sit down with me for EightWheels Across America. Also in this episode is this week's segment of "Meet the … [Read more...] about Interview: Brent Kelly, Owner, Innovative Coach
More Apps I Use as a Motorcoach Operator (Part 2)
EightWheels Across America, Episode #5 is Part 2 about the apps I use on my mobile devices -- this time it's apps I use frequently but not necessarily every day. Also this episode includes the first of our "Meet the Driver" segments -- meet Dee Stoltzfus from Innovative Coach in Harrisburg, PA. … [Read more...] about More Apps I Use as a Motorcoach Operator (Part 2)
Interview: Blake Hagey, Dispatcher with Hagey Coach, Inc.
An interview with Blake Hagey, dispatcher with Hagey Coach, Inc., of Souderton, PA. Join us as we talk about what a motorcoach dispatcher does, and Blake shares his view of the motorcoach industry, past, present and future, company culture, and more. … [Read more...] about Interview: Blake Hagey, Dispatcher with Hagey Coach, Inc.
The 8 Most Important Apps I Use as a Motorcoach Operator
Our third episode of the EightWheels Across America podcast is all about apps. I rely every day on my iPad and iPhone, and this week I talk about the 8 apps I use every day, on every trip as a motorcoach operator. … [Read more...] about The 8 Most Important Apps I Use as a Motorcoach Operator
Interview: Motorcoach Operator Bruce Shaffer—Over 40 Years Behind the Wheel
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! … [Read more...] about Interview: Motorcoach Operator Bruce Shaffer—Over 40 Years Behind the Wheel