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Motorcoaches Rolling for Awareness, Part 2

May 16, 2020 by Bob Bergey Leave a Comment

Barry Howell Barry Howell, from Minnesota Coaches, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, joins me today in Episode #25 for a discussion of the epic motorcoach rally, “Motorcoaches Rolling for Awareness,” in Washington, DC this past Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Barry was in a sleeping berth in his coach on the way home to Minnesota, and I was in my home studio in Pennsylvania — it’s podca … [Read more...] about Motorcoaches Rolling for Awareness, Part 2

Motorcoaches Rolling for Awareness, Part 1

May 15, 2020 by Bob Bergey Leave a Comment

Wednesday, May 13, 2020, was a day most of us will never forget. Approximately 1,000 motorcoaches from over 400 companies representing all 50 of the United States converged on Washington, DC, for the “Motorcoaches Rolling for Awareness” rally organized by the ABA — the American Bus Association, and the UMA — the United Motorcoach Association. Episode #24 includes an overview … [Read more...] about Motorcoaches Rolling for Awareness, Part 1

What Is a Professional Motorcoach Operator?

March 12, 2020 by Bob Bergey Leave a Comment

A Discussion with Barry Howell of Minnesota Coaches, Inc. Professionalism includes a variety of personal qualities and behaviors that demonstrate a commitment to effective performance in a given job. Commitment and confidence, responsibility and dependability, honesty and ethics, and appearance and professional presence are central professional characteristics. In Episode … [Read more...] about What Is a Professional Motorcoach Operator?

Driving in New York City: An Interview with Bill Vila

February 10, 2020 by Bob Bergey 1 Comment

Bill Vila Joining me today in Episode #21 of the EightWheels Across America podcast, from his home in Hoboken, NJ, is Mr. Bill Vila. Bill is a long-time motorcoach operator who has spent most of his driving life in and around New York City, driving everything from black limos to transit buses to motorcoaches. Here is our fascinating conversation about driving in New York … [Read more...] about Driving in New York City: An Interview with Bill Vila

NYC 2019 Gridlock Alert Days

November 11, 2019 by Bob Bergey Leave a Comment

The New York City Department of Transportation has released the following list of the busiest traffic days of the year into the city as people prepare for the holidays. These days, known as Gridlock Alert Days, can make your trip up to three times longer than a normal trip into NYC. Please plan accordingly.  For street closure information, visit NYPD … [Read more...] about NYC 2019 Gridlock Alert Days

Episode 017 – Networking on Facebook

October 24, 2019 by Bob Bergey Leave a Comment

Frank Tomko, Administrator of the MCI J4500 Drivers Group on Facebook There are numerous networking opportunities for motorcoach operators on Facebook. Episode #17 gives you an overview of groups just for motorcoach operators and includes an interview with Frank Tomko of Klein Transportation in Douglassville, PA. Frank runs one of the most active groups for motorcoach … [Read more...] about Episode 017 – Networking on Facebook

EAA Episode 016–Tips for New Motorcoach Operators

September 7, 2019 by Bob Bergey Leave a Comment

Episode #16 includes a collection of tips and advice gathered over many years from both my own experience and shared by many other motorcoach operators (drivers). Even experienced drivers may find some value here in reviewing some of the principles discussed.  David Burns, JTR Transportation This week's Meet the Driver introduces David Burns of JTR Transportation in … [Read more...] about EAA Episode 016–Tips for New Motorcoach Operators

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