Indian Trails Blog

In the realm of transportation, statistics prove that buying bus tickets is on the rise.  While 42% of travelers are young adults, 89% bring friends when they take a trip. It’s no wonder that so many young people are taking the bus.  Young adulthood is practically synonymous with a glut of expenses — education, housing, and the overall daily cost of living — so when it comes to transportation, they want the least expensive way to get from one place to another.

You heard it here first, drivers:  If you aspire to be a motorcoach operator, you will need a Class B CDL with endorsements. Wait. “Class B”? “CDL”? “With endorsements”?

Charter bus companies offer a variety of services to customers, and there are several advantages in hiring a charter bus company to take care of your travel plans. Motorcoach transportation is cost-effective, comfortable, versatile, and eliminates the hassles of driving. Services range anywhere from daily scheduled routes, to commuter services, to charter trips. Many companies offer more than one type of service for the convenience of travelers. Depending on your starting point, end destination, and how many people you have traveling in your group (maybe it’s just yourself), you might find some more helpful than others.

We know, we know, it’s counter-intuitive to think about “the best jobs” for a generation getting ready to retire—but if you’re a baby boomer, we think you’ll understand.

Last year, the youngest of the baby boomers (those born in 1964) celebrated their 50th birthdays. Next year, the oldest of the cohort (born in 1946) will turn 70. Traditionally, these are the “golden years.” But for a generation whose anthem has always been “Forever Young,” the concept of retirement can be anathema.  Leave it to the “me generation” to figure out a way to have the best of both worlds.

It’s true: Companies hiring drivers — in fact, companies filling all kinds of jobs — are looking to recruit older workers. There is a new phenomenon sweeping the American labor market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has called it “the graying of the U.S. workforce.”

As more and more job seekers recognize professional driving as a way to see the USA, charter bus driving jobs are growing in popularity. Renowned for its beauty, have you ever visited Niagara Falls? Or lost yourself on the beautiful beaches along the east coast? What about making an expedition to the Windy City, or a trip back in time to Mackinac Island? Even a day venture to northern Michigan offers a wealth of sights and small wonders.

If you are an independent worker who enjoys meeting new people and seeing new places, a career as a charter bus driver might be the right road for you. The work of a charter bus driver varies depending on your assigned route, and every day on the road introduces new passengers, new destinations and new adventures.

In the world of commercial driving, charter bus drivers are specialists—and, as such, they require specialized training.

If you’ve ever thought about pursuing a career as a bus driver, you’ve probably wondered about employment opportunities, training requirements and working conditions … but when you get right down to it, what you really want to know is: What is a bus driver’s salary?

Quick:  What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase “bus driver jobs”?  If you pictured Ralph Kramden (Jackie Gleason’s fictional New York City bus driver on “The Honeymooners”) or Otto-the-Bus-Driver (the cartoon stoner who drives the Springfield Elementary School bus on “The Simpsons”) … it’s time to expand your definitions.