Clean wheels keep on turnin’
Doctor Don was our best driver; he even had been awarded the coveted title “BD” (Bus Doctor). We all hated it when our boss gave…
Color your trips—with fabric that works
Competing coach salesmen were imbibing at a convention when one asked, “What’s the ugliest bus you’ve ever sold”
“Anvil Bus Line,” they yelled in unison…
Keep ahead of customer entertainment needs
It was pitch black as I steered the old Brill across the Kansas prairie on a moonless night. A bazillion stars did little to light…
Don’t use accident as excuse to add unrelated regulations
When we mess up, we pay; when they mess up, we pay.
I love the Chinese. Their food is great, and they hold bureaucrats accountable.…
Sasquatch
I’ve seen Sasquatch.
For years I thought Bigfoot was a fable, but now know he is real. Who’d a thunk he lives in New York?
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It’s all about the garage
By Dave Millhouser
Those of you intrepid enough to follow this column won’t be surprised to hear that my bus career had humble beginnings.
That ‘bargain’ may really cost you
By Dave Millhouser
Ouch. Our boss had found another “deal,” and experience had taught us that his bargains were often costly.
Our 4106 needed an…
Motorcoach history, innovation celebrated
By Dave Millhouser
Gene Nicolelli Sr. liked buses okay, but he loved what they did for Hibbing, Minn., his beloved hometown and the birthplace of…
Know Thyself, and you’re more likely to create the right fleet mix
By Dave Millhouser
Shadow. I had always wanted a manly nickname, and it seems like this one is within reach.
My buddy Titanic (there’s a…