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Friend’s restored vintage bus wins top show honors

Friend’s restored vintage bus wins top show honors

July 13, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Trenton Stange honors friend Mike Middaugh by showcasing his restored 1957 Flxible bus, earning Best of Show at Michigan festival.

Route 66 centennial sparks tour planning boom in Oklahoma

Route 66 centennial sparks tour planning boom in Oklahoma

July 13, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

With the 100th anniversary of Route 66 on the horizon, motorcoach operators see Oklahoma as the perfect destination for nostalgic, culture-rich tours.

From the driver’s seat: Meet Johanna Hamilton

From the driver’s seat: Meet Johanna Hamilton

August 16, 2024 | by Shandra Martinez |

Johanna Hamilton recently surprised herself by placing third in the annual motorcoach driver competition hosted by the Midwest Bus and Motorcoach Association (MBMCA) on July…

From the driver’s seat: Meet Bill Mong

From the driver’s seat: Meet Bill Mong

August 15, 2024 | by Shandra Martinez |

Veteran driver Bill Mong has been with Compass Coach in Cedar Springs, Michigan, for a decade, the last two years in the maintenance department.…

New motorcoach driver wins MBMCA Driver Competition

New motorcoach driver wins MBMCA Driver Competition

July 23, 2024 | by Shandra Martinez |

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Anthony Bowman, a motorcoach driver with only six months of experience, has won first place in the Midwest…

Motorcoach drivers show off skills in MBMCA Roadeo competition

Motorcoach drivers show off skills in MBMCA Roadeo competition

August 1, 2023 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

BRANSON, Mo. – Eight motorcoach drivers showed their driving expertise on a compact and hilly course during the Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association’s annual driving…

Industry veteran Dan Shoup a go-to for all things motorcoach

Industry veteran Dan Shoup a go-to for all things motorcoach

August 17, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

With more than a half-century working with motorcoaches, it’s not surprising that Dan Shoup has developed a reputation as a bit of an industry sage.

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From the driver’s seat: Meet driver Charles Moerland

From the driver’s seat: Meet driver Charles Moerland

August 5, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

Charles Moerland, 54, has been in the driver’s seat for more than 25 years. He began in transit and driving motorcoaches on the side until…

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