Chicago-area operator says his ECB fleet gives him a competitive edge
When Api Dogan, owner of the Chicago-area Infinity Transportation, bought his first ECoach 45 from Executive Coach Builders for his fleet, he never imagined that…
‘She was listening’: Motorcoach operator’s inflation struggles shared on U.S. Senate floor
Last week, Gary Shimshock was surprised to learn that his story of how his company is struggling under the weight of inflation and a labor…
Why Stratford Festival is an affordable group travel destination for theater lovers
For those who love live theater, the Stratford Festival offers Broadway-quality productions set in a countryside arts retreat.
Located less than two…
Industry remembers Nathaniel Caldwell, founder of Caldwell Bus Lines
From coach builder to motorcoach operator, Nathaniel “Nate” Caldwell loved coaches. The owner and founder of Caldwell Bus Line in Warner Robins, Georgia, is being…
6 ways limo companies are using AI to drive business
Technology is transforming the ground transportation industry. From ChatGPT to green metrics, limo companies are implementing the latest technology to enhance their businesses and provide…
Football season means TSA training for Thrasher Brothers Trailways
If you ask Alan Thrasher, college football season and TSA training go hand-in-hand.
That’s because every year, his family business, Thrasher Brothers Trailways, of Birmingham,…
Salter Bus Lines owner receives SCMA’s inaugural award named for her father
When Stacy Strickland helped create the South Central Motorcoach Association’s J.H. Byrd Outstanding Service Award, she never imagined she would be the first recipient. The…
Irizar’s Randy Wilcox honored for dedication to bus museum
For years, Randy Wilcox has been a tireless volunteer for the preservation of historical buses.
Wilcox, a member of AACA/Museum of Bus Transportation Board of…
Remembering Venture Tours’ Darlene Gallop Hooks
There’s a photo of Darlene Gallop Hooks at a United Motorcoach Association EXPO with a serene smile and a lizard comfortably settled on her head.…
Kelly Tours expands services with a new facility in North Georgia
Kelly Tours is planning a grand opening of its newest location in North Georgia on June 13. The open house will run from 11 a.m.…