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
Driving
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
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