Collecting model buses is a passion for many motorcoach drivers. For Episode #20 I recently had the privilege of talking to one driver, Theodore Campbell from Sumpter, South Carolina, who not only collects and modifies coaches, but also builds sets on which to display and photograph them, not unlike a model railroader, but with buses. Listen in on our phone call. Links … [Read more...] about Model Bus Collecting: An Interview with Theodore Campbell
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Protecting Your Health, Growing Your Business…An Unscripted Conversation with Sean O’Meara
Episode #19 of the EightWheels Across America podcast is a conversation with Sean O'Meara, a motorcoach operator based near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. We discuss protecting your health (includes an update on my fall in September), to building a new motorcoach company, bringing new (younger) drivers into the industry, and more. … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Health, Growing Your Business…An Unscripted Conversation with Sean O’Meara
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
Interview: Sean O’Meara
Episode #14 of the EightWheels Across America podcast features an interview with Sean O'Meara, a young Canadian motorcoach operator many will know from his activity in the Motorcoach Operators group on Facebook. Sean's optimistic attitude and enthusiasm about the motorcoach industry is contagious and a breath of fresh air. This week's "Meet the Driver" is John Maguire … [Read more...] about Interview: Sean O’Meara
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