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 …
Read MoreDriving in New York City: An Interview with Bill Vila
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 …
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 …
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 …
A few of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania’s most popular motorcoach destinations, including Shady Maple Smorgasbord, Sight & Sound Millennium Theater, American Music Theater, and outlet shopping at Rockvale and Tanger outlet malls. Includes Meet the Driver with Patrick Moore of Checker …
This is an overview of my weekly/daily workflow from the time I receive my trip assignments for the week, and setting up my coach, until I pull out of the yard on today’s trip. More technology and prep than most …
This week’s podcast was delayed thanks to some minor illness and the busy time of the year for motorcoach operators. But we’re getting back on track. We’re talking this week all about the Dwight D. Eisenhower Interstate Highway System, the …
Read MoreNever Lost: Understanding the Interstate and US Highway System, with Thoughts on GPS
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 …
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 …
Read MoreInterview: Motorcoach Operator Bruce Shaffer—Over 40 Years Behind the Wheel