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
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Episode 017 – Networking 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 operators, the MCI J4500 Drivers Group. … [Read more...] about Episode 017 – Networking on Facebook
EAA Episode 016–Tips for New Motorcoach Operators
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. This week's Meet the Driver introduces David Burns of JTR Transportation in Poughkeepsie, NY. … [Read more...] about EAA Episode 016–Tips for New Motorcoach Operators
Popular Lancaster County, PA Destinations
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 Transport in Marquette, Michigan. … [Read more...] about Popular Lancaster County, PA Destinations
My Workflow in Preparing for Charter Trips
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 drivers, I think, but I hope you find it helpful and beneficial. Meet the Driver this week: Thomas A. DeAngelo, Newhurst Bus Company. This page on the … [Read more...] about My Workflow in Preparing for Charter Trips
Never Lost: Understanding the Interstate and US Highway System, with Thoughts on GPS
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 US National Highway System, plus some thoughts on GPS and its benefits. Subscribe to the show using one of the links in the sidebar, or … [Read more...] about Never Lost: Understanding the Interstate and US Highway System, with Thoughts on GPS
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