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- Not all charter bus trips are filled with fun destinations and great food exploration. I drove a simple day trip going to a tiny town in the middle of no where. Rossville IL. Finding a good place for lunch didn't pan out. Desperate means calls for desperate measures. I found my self pulling a 45 foot motorcoach through a Steak N Shake drive through.
The best part of this trip was that I got to drive an old D 4505, a bus that brings back so many cherished memories, a bus that used to make up almost our entire fleet, and now there are only two of these old work horses left.
I learned a lot driving these buses during my beginning years as a motorcoach driver.
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PLACES VISITED IN THIS TRIP
Rossville IL
Steak'N Shake
Address: 2009 N Kenyon Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
McDonalds
Address: 601 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
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🤣”not every trip can be as fun as Branson!”🤣
Lol thanks Cindy!
The way you incorporate the "B" roll into the story is really cool. Like the way you film the bus door closing as if you're about to leave; it gives us (or at least me) a feeling of "being there". Another great video, James!
Thanks David! You are so kind! Im glad you liked it. I was afraid this one was going to be boring. Happy holidays my friend.
Yea the b roll makes it feel like I’m their as well very cool
When you say, "B roll", does that mean the video where you are not speaking to the camera?
LOL Remembering McDonald's employees freaking out when buses pull into the lots, let alone 3 buses. Only to have three drivers walk in and order. The manager was not a happy camper. As they loaded up on fries and had a bunch of hamburgers cooking. But we told him that we would return with the buses full, and did. Made him a little more happier that day.
P.S. Tell your I.T. Dept that server rack looks terrible !!! LOL...
Lol thanks Jeff... Actually the server rack was my doing... We're in the middle of switching servers...
@@JWangvlogs Sorry, it's the Linux server admin in me.
@@jeffherdzina6716 lol no worries. You're right it does look horrible in that state 😂
I remember those days when I worked at McDonald’s!
I remember the D models...great coaches. I thought that we had the epaulet stripes too, like in aviation. I still wear them on my leather jacket lol, 2 stripes. So...got my stripes on the MC9, and remember when the D4000 was brand new (way to make myself feel old LOL).
12:49 - The guy in this car is thinking, "Darn, now I'll be behind a bus full of 44 people."
I'm a comedian and retired bus driver my favorite joke is driving the bus threw the in & out burger drive threw
Greetings from Germany. I love your Videos and the wonderful backgroundmusic
Thank you so much for your kind words. I visited Germany for a few month back when i was in High School. I loved it there! I love the food!
Loved your video
My "motorcoach captaincy" was earned on a 1966 MC-5-A; 39 passenger/restroom equipped 'tin can'. My bucket list has 'drive motorcoach around block' fairly close to the top, guess that makes me a "cheap date"??
Not to defend Steak and Shake (and I dont know how the internals of a ordering stand works). But is there a sensor to alert the drive through order taker, under the concrete pad, by the menu? (Like an advanced green turn signal). The way you were parked, it may not of triggered the sensor and they had no idea you were there.
But judging by the wait time was; you were done a favour. By not having to order and leave.
Yup, it's a metal detector loop. You can see it at 9:55
You got your Wheels
You've earned your wheels, James!
Hi James
I watched this video 3 times. It was funny everyone has done something unusual on a trip. I accidentally dumped my toilet on a motel parking lot.
It brought back memories even a tear. My company's 3 line hauls went through towns like Rossville. Seeing the stores on Main Street reminded me of pulling up in font of the drug store and picking up or dropping off passengers or freight. Then driving on the two lanes and on to the Interstate into the cities we serviced.
When PCC has a trip does someone pull the coach into a garage and the driver does his pre-trip inside and not on the yard in the rain?
How about "you became a coach operator instead of holding a steering wheel".
You said the D45 wasn't hi-tech I laughed at the pull string for the window shade and remembered your experience with the Prevost window shade. Fantastic video seeing you go to and through Rossville sure brought back memories.
its sad that after like 2-3 years now theres places still refusing walk ups for large commercial vehicles and/or not finding work arounds to accommodate them while still abiding by the restrictions they have to follow. another great video none the less tho
In some places it's actually illegal. (it's dangerous for staff and the public.) We've had to walk to the window a few times after driving "through" the kiosk. (wouldn't fit under the little canopy.) Gotta be careful of the "captive" drive-thru. (not that I couldn't just drive over their curbs.)
James I truly understand. At Starr Tours I like driving a 2009 H 345 and it's one if not the last one with a ZF in it and it runs great.
James I’m sure it’s probably already been pointed out or mentioned, all modern day drive thrus implement inductance loop coil metal detection imbedded into the concrete pad or area right in front of the ordering menu board. Based on your parking it was enough metal to change the inductance to trigger an alert alarm to the employees inside. Next time pull up forward and then reverse back in closer and over the concrete or area near the ordering menu.
I love your videos James but its a wonder that you're not as big as the buses you drive, as much as you like food. Very entertaining my friend.
When I drove in lorida with academy it was my first time driving a D model(same year almost) I loved it
They are nice. Simple stick and rudder type of vehicle.
Great job 👏
I usually come prepared and just go off what I already have. Not the best food but at least you don’t take a chance of being late.
I am not at all surprised by the horrible experience you had at that Steak 'n Shake. In October 2017, my wife and I visited that very same Steak 'n Shake you stopped at while we were on our way home to Minnesota from Georgia during a night's stop in Urbana. We ate inside, and it took forever to get our food. Even when they brought it out, they forgot my shake! Finally my wife was able to get the attention of another waitress after our original one was busy chatting with friends, and I eventually got it. We won't be back to that one! Now...for a good Steak 'n' Shake experience when you get the craving, go to the one in Danville - I-74 Exit 215B, head north on Gilbert St. (US-150/Illinois Route 1), and it's on your right headed north. It will be worth the drive for you! We've been to that one a few times on our travels through your area over the years, and they have had FABULOUS customer service!
This is one of the many reasons they mostly (partly?) went out of business. (the only one's still in NC are around Charlotte. The only one on the east coast - outside FL - is in Myrtle Beach SC.) They were ALWAYS slow as crap. The whole "we don't cook it until you order it" is not sustainable for any fast food business. The CEO's claims that table service made it unprofitable is prime proof of massive mismanagement... there are thousands of mom-n-pop places _with table service_ that doesn't have problems. (and they get your order to the table quickly, correctly, and with a smile.)
I’m not sure if I should be jealous😂. I drive commuter bus and it gets monotonous but I’m home everyday. Days are long with splits and wee hour starting times. But your buses are quite luxurious compared to what we drive. We just got a fleet of new buses and compared to our old faithful buses the new ones are built like junk
8:04 - Next time, during a covid panic, when you call Steak & Shake, ask to order food talking on the phone.
Sure wish you would introduce your parents !! (your back story is so interesting)
Yes please do.
You know what Steven I will. I will make it a point to bring my parents on my TH-cam channel I just have to convince them first LOL
Story about James folks wouldn't fit in 'Motorcoach World'.
It would fit in his upcoming YT Channel: Wang's World -or- World of Wang.
"Broken in my turns " bus driver talk,in Alabama
These videos never disappoint!
Dude. Thanks so much. Means a lot.
Hey man, fast food is what it is all over. If the order is right it is a good day. Roll on on that nice bus..
I just recently subscribed to your channel, I love the content and your great vlogging. I wish I was on a charter w you. You're the coolest driver I've ever seen! Keep on bussing!
Hey Michael. Thanks for the kind words. Maybe one day we will meet. If you ever find your self in Illinois stop by or garage. We will go grab some lunch and I'll give you a tour.
Another great video James , you never disappoint , wishing you and your family all the best of this festive season , merry Christmas
Thanks Jim! Appreciate the comment and kind words. Happy holidays to you and yours also!
I just say "cut my teeth"...not bus specific, but it works 😀
Pilots get their wings. Bus drivers get their wheels.
How old is the bus? I agree the older ones are a novelty because character!
I enjoyed the moments you drove without the soundtrack.
Another excellent vlog!
Your videos are soooo amazing ! I live in Georgia , and i drive trucks, been doing it for 4 years now. I can’t drive buses until i turn 25 due to Georgia bus insurance rules or something. Thank you so much for your videos !!
Hey Timothy. Thank you so much for your comment appreciate the kind words. Sounds like you have a lot of experience under your belt I think you'll hit the ground running when you are finally able to drive motor coaches. I wish you all the luck and be safe. Maybe one day we will meet each other on the road. Happy holidays
Are you talking about owning your own bus or something? I’m also in GA and I got my CDL from driving school buses and now I’m with Greyhound and im only 23
Hes so easy to please seeing him disappointed sucks lol
I unexpectedly became obsessed with bus travel and double-deckers while i was a tour guide in NYC for City Sights. I love the sound of the engines firing up, the air brakes and smell of bus exhaust . I even remember the smell of Greyhound bus barrooms from my childhood Thank you for your enthusiastic videos! I love being in motion
There was an Arby’s RIGHT THERE! you don’t know the treasure you have!
Lol 🤣 I love Arby's but they have been closed since COVID
@@JWangvlogs that makes me so sad! I’m there hours from the nearest Arby’s so I don’t get to enjoy a beef n cheddar that often.
@@viridimontes yes I agree with you. Everytime I go to an Arby's that's what I get. I think they are opening again but drive through only... Not sure if that's going draw enough customers in through..
Just discovered this channel after watching your Motor Coach world for a while. Having done video editing myself, I have to tell you that your shot composition and editing are excellent. As others have commented, it's like we're following along with you. And it's even more incredible to realize that you are actually doing this without a second cameraperson - means you walk into the room once to set up the camera and come in again to film the shot. Over and over. But it obviously shows in the end product!
And what may seem to be a routine job to you is made glamorous to others by your videos. Easy to forget that a lot of people aspire to drive a coach. I remember leaving the lobby of a hotel to get in my old bus, and a young guy asked if it was mine, and I said 'yes'. He said 'Way to roll!'. You're living a lot of people's dreams, thanks for sharing the journeys.
Hey Dell. Thanks for the kind words man. Means a lot to me.
Old buses need ove a small well as new ones. 😂 love ur vids. Really curious how the emergency exits work and how far the windows actually open.
Did that in Whitehorse Yukon in 1984 at Macdonalds in an MCI MC4. The restaurant was finished and open in the middle of winter but because the concrete curbs cold not be poored it was an easy straight shot into the drive through. I was by my self but they were not amused and phoned my supervisor. He asked them if there any no heavy vehicle signs on their property, there weren't.
Great video.
You got you wheels...really enjoy your enthusiasm..retired truck driver now clean p/t for for bus company and its a great job..thanks for your joyful videos
Thanks Joel. I bet you have a lot of good stories to tell. Appreciate the kind words happy holidays
Steak n Shake was obviously minimally competent with minimal service. When their performance is stretched, they transition to sufferable.
They didn't answer because they thought there was 40-50 passengers pushing their minimal service beyond their capacity capability.
I'd write a Yelp/Google Maps review referring to this Motorcoach World episode.
As far as what Bus Drivers earn, it has to be unique hardware to busses (& not on planes, cars, & boats). I can think (with my limited knowledge of busses) two things that fulfill this: 1-control lever that opens the door -or- 2- control that kneels the bus.
Between the two, the most unique hardware to busses (though not all) of all vehicles, is 'Kneelers'.
Bus Drivers earn their Kneelers.
I love your logic Tyler!! Miss you old friend! Your comment made me smile. Happy holidays.
The problem is cars and SUVs kneel too! You have the famous Citroen hydropneumatic suspension, Land Rovers, and even current Chevy Tahoes lower, now due to fuel economy reasons.
The issue with any modern drive-thru is they use a magnetic pick up (similar to stop lights) to detect vehicles. If you don't stop over the loop, they don't know you're there. (and no one is looking at the cameras.) But in this case, those cars had been there A WHILE, so they were just f'ing incompetent, which is sadly the norm for almost all fast food places.
(I've been asked to back up to re-trip the window loop to reset their count from a drive-off.)
There is a part of me that would have loved to see the look on the drive through window person when you pull up :) Like the channel.
D4505? I learned on a transit GMC fishbowl then graduated to MC-5Cs and MC-9s. Eventually drove Eagles , Setras, and Prevost which are my favorite. Also drove Dina Viaggio and VanHools.
The old MCIs and Eagles are as simple as they come. Just hop in and drive. Switches were in one spot and were readable. Bo signs or computers.
Thanks for the comment King Arthur. Much respect for your generation. Those buses were purely sticking rudder.
Motor coach drivers should earn their spurs when they get licensed.
Not every trip is glorious, in fact most are very mundane. Today’s was a dose of reality but, still interesting.
Well said Keith!
Question. If my memory serves me correctly, wasn't Peoria Charter once Peoria Rockford bus company? At some point, I think the company split up with Peoria becoming Peoria Charter and the Rockford company becoming Rockford-O'Hare bus company. Eventually Rockford lost the competition with Van Gander Bus/Coach USA..
Hey King Arthur. No that was never the case. Peoria Charter has never split and has always been one company since it's begging in 1941. In the beginning it was called Lacon country bus company or something like that.
@@JWangvlogs ok thanks. There was definitely a Peoria Rockford Bus company. I will have to go research on this.
@@JWangvlogs Peoria Rockford started in the 1940s and started a Rockford to O'Hare service in the 1960s. By 1990 it was renamed Rockford-O'Hare based out of Rockford and acquired by Greyhound. By 2004, Greyhound sold it to Van Galder.
During the 1st 20 years of operation it operated a lot if intercity routes within Illinois, most being acquired from railroads.
It looks like things haven't changed that much in 40 years. Some of my fav eating stops used to be Shoney's, Bob Evans, Cracker Barrel, Ponderosa, Quincy's, Po Boys, Dennys, Morrison Cafeterias, Duff's. McDonalds will eventually kill you :(
Oh man I miss ponderosa. My dad used to take me to ponderosa when I was a kid. All of them around me closed down.
@@JWangvlogs There were a few Ponderosa in Canada, but sadly they closed in mid 80s, My driving years just caught the tail end of the glory days of restaurants...some like Howard Johnson and Stuckey's had already met their demise.
How do you always find good music to use? As a TH-cam creator just getting started, I am really curious.
Hey TVJAY. There are a lot of copyright free music on TH-cam. There is a channel called no copyright vlog music.. theres also service called epidemic sounds. I used them mainly for my music. It's $15 a month but worth it.
I download songs I like and listen to them while driving and get to know them for my next vlog
James, watching this laughing. Being a OTR Truck Drive I had to do this many times. For future reference it won't beep them unless like 500 lbs hits the plate under the concrete. There was a Dairy Queen in Whapeton, ND that was "Drive Thru Only" same boat you where in noone answering me, no one answering phone. Luckily a mini van pulled up, I waved at her to pull up, she did it triggerd them inside I told them I was a walk up, she said "Cars and Passenger Vehicles Only in the Drove thru" I said Ma'am how is a truck driver or someone in a larger vehicle to order that can't fit in the drive through? She never responded. So I placed my order, walked up to window duck walking the whole way as of I where sitting in a vehicle. Got to the window, made the sound of setting air brakes, acted like I had to roll my window down with a hand crank window, gal opens the window and says "Can I help you" then she looked out saw I had no car but was sitting in a position as if I had been driving a car then she looks at me and says wait looks again then all 4 employees started laughing like I have never in my life heard and each of them crammed into the window to see what was going on, then seeing that I was not actually driving a car, they looked at me and went how did you activate the intercom system I said well to be honest ..... I had a car pull up, I told the driver to pull up with a hand signal, she did and I told her apparently I am not heavy enough to activate the intercom. Oh and they should be ordering now. And ma'am, I'd like to pay for their order. Yet I didn't know it was a van of 7. That was a bill. But well worth it for their help, the times we where on and the laugh.
I did this at a Wendy's in Virginia before COVID. Lobby closed at 10; it was 10:08, there was nothing else open for MILES, and she wouldn't take my order. She didn't think I'd run over every curb in that drive-thru to get my Dave's Double.
P.S.: Don't do this to your coach. I was 9 hours from home in the middle of nowhere with no food, getting an attitude from the only restaurant in the area. It was this, or don't eat.
If you arrive so early, what happens when you need to use the restroom?
I typically don't need to lol. I don't eat or drink much in the morning
Fifteen minutes? Ha! That’s nothing. My wife once took 29 minutes to get through our local McDonald’s drive through here in Australia!!! Also, I’m wondering if they just didn’t know you were there. Some drive through speaker systems are pressure activated, whereby a vehicle passes over a pressure pad in the ground that alerts staff inside to your presence.
Got a couple ideas
I got my:
*steering wheel 😂
*first 50
*rolling start
I got my tires is a good one James.
Yes that's a good one. I was leaning towards that one too haha
Happy holidays James I like the D4505
Happy holidays Nate! Hope you are doing well!
When you eat lunch on the bus, do you have concerns that the passengers will smell the food when they board? Or do you have air fresheners to get rid of the smell?
I usually sweep and spray some air freshener. We have some on each bus. That's also why I love eating by the door, anything that I drop is easily swept off the steps.
As a fellow creator, I appreciate all the work you put into all the different shots to tell the story. Not many will know how much extra time it takes filming, moving the camera , and filming the same thing again. It doubles the time to do the simplest task. Nice choice of music as well !
I use Epidemic Music as well 😊
Thank you so much. Yes you are right it definitely takes some more effort and planning. Appreciate the kind words.
Epidemic sounds is a life saver. My videos used to get demonitised because I use music that says it's not copyrighted but it actually is. Doesn't happen anymore with epidemic sounds.
I just subscribed to your channel.
@JWangvlogs You didn't need to do that, but it is appreciated. Also, the extra editing. I have one coming up. I used two GoPro's in a rental car running together , and just the editing and sync work to create clean cuts is crazy. When I watch vlogs now, my mind is always appreciative of the work and the tricks we do, like in this vlog where I know you filmed yourself getting on the bus after you set the camera up , then getting off the bus, but used the off clip earlier in the vlog and the on clip later on, it works :-). You do have a nice storytelling rhythm. It's great to watch
16:38 - Have you been to a Casey's store while on Peoria coach?
you "got your wheels" James! (picture the flying wing emblem pin with the bus wheel in the middle)
A great video, a great editing job and a simple trip. I liked this video. As for the pilot wings thing, pilots get their wings.....bus drivers get their wheels. Make a little gold Steering wheel with wings pin. As for the eating part.....I can totally understand. Yesterday (12/12/21) I ate at Jacks with my niece then met up with my sister and I got in the car with her and her Husband. They stop at a Japanese Restaurant. My heart sank as I was full and I wanted Japanese. So....I met myself in the middle and got it to go home. If I was you on the bus, after dropping my passengers off at their last stop I would have taken the bus and picked up supper for later! Keep up the awesome vlogs. I always wanted to be a bus driver (school bus, motor coach it did not matter then) as a kid. Disability (blindness/low vision) prevented that. But I get to experience it through these videos. That is why I love your sign off on Motorcoach World "...If you are watching this you are part of the Motorcoach World". Closest I shall ever be to my childhood dream..
First of all rebel I love the number behind your name. 1701 LOL
I think you and I have similar tastes haha.
Second of all. Your message brought a tear to my eye.
I never thought my videos would touch people the way it has, people like you.
Means a lot for me to read comments like this.
This is what keeps me motivated to keep making these videos.
That and my love of buses LOL.
Thanks for writing to me rebel..
Happy holidays.
And PS I love your idea of the wings next to a steering wheel pin.
I think I'm going to get one made. It might catch on in the industry LOL
@@JWangvlogs as you guessed I am a fellow Trekkie/Trekker. A bus nut and I love travel videos. So the 1701 in rebel1701 is a reference to those famous starships.
I got the tires on this bus
I guess with Covid spreading, no bus trips are going on?? Haven't seen any new vids lately!
Hey Steve. Yeah I havent been on any trips since this video of this trip. I try not to take work away from my drivers. So unless we are booked to the point where I need to drive, Im usually in the office.
YOU HAVE NICE BUSES WHERE YOU WORK LUCKY GUY LOVE THE BUS DROVE SHUTTEL BUS YOUR BUS SWEET LOVE OLD BUS BETTER PUT TO GETHER THEN NEW ONES TO DAYS DONT SPEN TO MUCH TIME BULDING THEM
Just as you are excited to drive the d-4505, we are excited for you. I just wish you would of let us hear the sound of the coach while you were driving her not the music. Thanks for taking us with you , i really enjoyed this video.
nothing is better than taking a bus out of depot. God I can't wait to live this life!!!
i know what you mean old dominion busses in charlottesville only run in the state of virginia
Well James, it's time for another story from my adventures in a motorcoach. I pulled into a McDonalds and as I was about to unload the workers in the store ran out to the doors and locked them (It was about 7pm). This was before the pandemic. I walked up and they refused to open up. I decided to pull the same stunt you did, I pulled thru the drive-thru and opened my window, promptly giving my order for about 50 people on the speaker. The people on the other end were not amused! The manager ran out and started screaming at me that I couldn't do that.... The end of the story is they ended up opening the doors for us after all! :)
BTW I learned to drive in an MCI MC-7 with a 4-speed manual transmission. I didn't get to drive an automatic transmission until the 90's on a regular basis. I still occasionally slam my left foot to the floor looking for a clutch petal coming to a stop! I miss the stick shift coaches, in particular when I drive ski trips into the Rockies.
Ew Elmo I love reading your stories. Thank you for taking the time to write them. You should write a book you have so many interesting tales. Part of being a bus driver LOL
In 1974, my Regional Occupational Program (ROP) School Bus Driver Training bus had a "W" shift pattern and required double clutching (e.g. no synchro mesh). Luckily, neither did the Deuce I drove in the Army. Love the sound of gears grinding in the morning ... not!
@@donalddodson7365 lol I wish they still made stick shift buses. I remember riding in them when I was a kid. I always loved it when my school bus was a stick shift taking me to school.
@@donalddodson7365 All motorcoaches have non-synchro transmissions, this includes 3, 4, 5 and 10 speed versions. You have to always double clutch them unless your good at "speed shifting" (using no clutch to shift). The problem if you miss a gear while speed shifting is you can really screw up the gears in the transmission.
@@ewelmo3921 James did an entire program on motor coach transmissions. Search TH-cam channels J WANG or MOTOR COACH WORLD. I have tried clutchless shifting, some call "floating the gears." Great satisfaction doing it right. As you said, when done wrong very expensive repairs result. Happy and safe winter.
When you first drive a bus?? It's the first time you had diesel injected into your veins. I have had diesel in my veins for 30 years.
Steak and Shake is good, but Culver's is the way to go if you got one.
I got my wheels!
Love your vids James! You show us all the ins and outs and family stuff and that shows you're human!
Thanks Marc! Appreciate the kind words. Happy new year man!
@@JWangvlogs Happy New Year to you and your family too!
I agree with Terry C from 2 months ago when he asked if there was a sensor in the concrete (or even on the display) to detect a customer's vehicle at the speaker. If I was one of the drivers at the window I would have not felt any peer pressure to vacate the window! Did you tell them that you were waiting? Did you ever find out what was going on?
I've had frustrations like this even when I was driving a cutaway. Motorcycles and monster trucks have the same problem at stop lights.
Regardless, I found a Wendy's in New Mexico that had no exterior structures within their large parking lot to hinder vehicles, so I went there often. I had to learn how to funnel the food through my window, though....
I love this MCI D series, lower gravity, great on highway.
We have spent so much time now thinking of what you should get as a bus driver. My answer was "life in rearview". I think though we here have decided... Pilots get their Wings, Bus Drivers get their Captains Chair. Ok, we should probably get back to work.
LOL Nice one! Happy new year!
In Detroit they park bus were they see u get off and they get their food
Do bus drivers use the cruise control? In Canada most operators have their buses max out at 110kmph which is the exact speed you likely won't get pulled over on the highway...
Yes we do. Our in the US is governed to 70 mph
Love this! This is more like my typical trip with a local college. But the event is sports. I just hired on part time with a charter company, looking forward to some diverse trips, newer equipment. I will continue to work full time for now, but driving bus is a great part time paid hobby! Keep up the great content James!
Thanks Brad. Maybe we will run into each other today
@@JWangvlogs We need to meet up at Jim's original sometime. Yummmmmmmmm
@@dutchbrad8695 I am totally down. Are you in Chicago?
@@JWangvlogs I'm on the other side of Lake Michigan, in Western Michigan. I get to Chicago quite often though....
Hey you could give your guys like the police motor wings
Lol you took the bus threw drive threw sweet you a good driver
I just start to watch your video's and i love them, i'm from the netherland and the busses her are smaller. But you say in you video that you need something like wings like a pilot, what a bout stripes you earned
I love it
James: I enjoyed the trip. You said it: not every trip is like Branson, MO. Semper Gumby: Steak -> frozen ground beef-parts. Cooked to order -> cooked at shift change ... yesterday. Real ice cream milk shake -> chilled reconstituted hydrogenated pseudolacto wall spackle. Oh, well. You got to drive "The D." You earned your ... tire thumper in "The D's." You earned your ... "Three Axle Badge." You earned your "Motor Coach Master Badge!" 🤗 Great holidays to you and yours.
Hey Donald1 Thanks my friend! LOL Loved your comment! Motorcoach badge is a good one. we need to implement that! Happy holidays my friend!
I keep watching your old video but I love coach bus so much
Thanks Moab!
James, the "slice of life" type videos are where it's at. Don't worry about excitement level. Just seeing you get after it early in the AM and do your thing is the good stuff. Gets me pumped for getting up and doing my thing. These kind of videos are relaxing/wholesome in that way.
Thank you for your kind words. Sound advice you gave there. I appreciate it!
Too cool you had a vid post today. Had to drive down to my Dads place today, thought about you as I drove past the Peoria office...
Hey Kelly! Thanks for the comment! Happy holidays!
Hi James, as a 60 year old, good driver as I may say, I'm started to learning to drive the bus. Will do my exams in couple of months. Will start in public transport over here but after couple of years would like to do some touringcar work. Your channel gives a nice inside and makes me drive the bus even more. Very nicely done.
Aa a truck driver I always say I got my big rig on
How about "I Got my Wheels"?
That bus is an oldie but goodie! We had those before also, they were great to drive. I also learned on those.
They are great buses! I love the equipment you guys have in your company. Lots of unique ones.
Great videos by the way. I watched all of them so far
@@JWangvlogs awesome thank you sir!
I got my B wheels (B-Bus) or IGMBW
Darn, that drive through looked like one of the few a bus could pull through and it didn't work out 😥
Loved the video, brings back memories. Did a wedding one night and after dropping everyone off took the other driver with me an went through a Dunkin donuts drive thru. I was driving the old 98 Vanhool and got some very surprised server. Those were the days.
Like you, I always wanted to get to my pick-ups early. Most groups and group leaders appreciated it, but some were so used to "last minute drivers" that if I got there before they did, they thought they were late...
Amen Trucker. I can tell you are a great motorcoach operator. With you could come drive for us.
@@JWangvlogsThanks so much! If only I lived in Illinois instead of Pennsylvania...
They didn't serve you but at least you got through the drive-thru!
Yeah I agree with that statement LOL
This video had my total attention lol Mike hmmmm
Haha I hope I didn't offend you
@@JWangvlogs never lol
Got to admit we still had a old fashion manual Trans mission coach available I'd try to drive on every trip. There's nothing like especially in bad weather.
James some days are like that.
Maybe like they get their wheels or they get their coach kind of thing
And perhaps you can do like a fleet-wide thing where each driver gets to sign their own name in the cargo compartment and then they get a special pin with the bus number that they specifically signed
The coach you earned your "Tag wheels"
priority 1) get passengers where they need to be 2)get good nutrition 3)hope there is a gym with a pool very close by (with big parking lot) . the driver's attitude can make a huge difference on any trip, always be positive and helpful, we may be busy now but a time may come when customers are not easy to get. customer service is key.
Hard to believe how much Covid restrictions effected you compared to places I was at in the south. Have to honestly say Covid wasn’t a big deal for me working The fast foods like Dunkin Donuts was always iffy when I traveled
I have often wondered why no one has a drive thru specifically for trucks and busses?!