Pull up your ‘big boy (or girl) pants’ and be real drivers
“The Mace” planned a three-pronged attack to resolve his problem. He was 1,500 miles from home and his Scenicruiser appeared to be overheating.
One reason…
Expect the worst and you might be pleasantly surprised
“I found a shortcut to the airport, and you only have to drive the wrong way for two blocks,” said my pal.
In order to…
Give your brakes – and passengers in the loo – a break
It was dark as we cruised through Salina, Russell and Hays, Kan., on Interstate 40. In the days before interstates my boss would make us…
When changing lanes, pray that a UFO is protecting you
“The new driver is weaving,” the passenger whispered in my pal’s ear.
Walter had just finished a 24-hour shift and was snoozing in the front…
Hold my beer and watch this; what could go wrong?
“What could go wrong?” has to rate high in the hierarchy of famous last words. (Are you sighing that a bad pun starts the column?)
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Taking things for granted can cut a coach career short
On a November Saturday morning we were on a mission when we converged on the lot where our used coach inventory was parked.
Every bus…
If insurance is doubled, the number of sharks will, too
By Dave Millhouser
“Isn’t your car parked in front of your apartment?” asked my buddy. I had taken a break from my highly lucrative job…
Regulating is like shooting a sparrow with a 12 gauge
This column has, on numerous occasions, been a sort of confessional. But this may be the worst thing I’ve ever done.
Three of us were…
Reinstall the ‘thingys’ to avoid pole-vaulting buses
Ever see a bus pole vault? Neither have I, but I did see the aftermath.
Our Scenicruiser was at warp speed on an interstate when…
Read background checks to avoid hiring a serial killer
“We found your friend passed out in the hall and dragged him into his room.”
I was checking out of a hotel early one Friday,…