From the driver’s seat: Meet Jeff Horan
The view from the Driver’s Seat: Jeff Horan, 64, has been a driver for 13½ years, working for Avalon Transportation LLC and its predecessor,…
Legal expert shares tips for communicating with vehicle lenders
As the pandemic recession drags on, most motorcoach operators find themselves in a difficult position, especially when it comes to paying for their fleets.
In…
NCAA ends requirement to use Go Ground for championship transportation
The National Collegiate Athletic Association recently notified member institutions they no longer will be required to use Go Ground for postseason championship ground transportation.…
PPP forgiveness? What you need to know to apply
PPP forgiveness is a hot topic for small businesses these days. While the Small Business Administration started accepting PPP forgiveness applications in August, it just…
California operator Lisa Allen explains industry plight to state lawmakers
The California Bus Association (CBA) asked Lisa Allen to be the voice of the industry before a panel of…
Coach USA sees potential in custom commute market
Anticipating demand for employee shuttles, Coach USA recently began marketing Custom Commute.
The passenger transportation giant is betting that, in the wake of COVID-19, employers…
Insurance crisis in Louisiana shows need for tort reform
Not that he likes it, but Harold Lewis has grown accustomed to his insurance climbing 5-10% annually in recent years. But the motorcoach operator wasn’t…
Industry insurance agents offer tips for keeping premiums in check
A big cost for operators is commercial vehicle insurance. It’s become an even more important financial issue as operators watch every penny through the pandemic.
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Equipment finance pros offer 8 tips for working with your lenders
As operators head into their third round of payment modifications since the global pandemic began, finance companies are getting anxious about the lack of revenue.
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Rising country singer extols value of motorcoach industry
In a crowd of bus operators, rising country singer Karen Waldrup wanted to make sure her voice was heard.
She was the last to speak…