Orange Calif.-based Transportation Charter Services (TCS) added two new Van Hool T2145s as part of its fleet expansion to 25 units.
The two new Van Hool 57 passenger T2145s are powered by Detroit DD13 engines driving through Allison B500 Gen IV transmissions.
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They also offer passengers leather seats with three-point belts, 110-volt outlets, parcel rack iPod connections, REI luxury entertainment system with 15-inch flat screen TVs, Alcoa DuraBright aluminum wheels and Van Hool’s unique rear passenger window.
TCS, well-known in Southern California doing mostly local charters specializing in serving school and religious groups, recently started a small satellite operation in Calgary.
Premiums remain elevated. Underwriting scrutiny is intense. And claims costs continue to rise at historic levels. Behind those numbers lies a complex mix of legal, medical, and cultural forces reshaping the commercial landscape.
The company said it has remained the most widely purchased model in the new coach market across the US and Canada, according to historical data from the Motorcoach Builders Survey conducted by the American Bus Association
A phased approach to technology, in-house capabilities, and workforce investment is helping transportation leaders break the reactive cycle and build more resilient, revenue-focused operations.
The company's flagship H3-45 is also the best-selling 45-foot motorcoach in North America, according to vehicle registration data from S&P Global Mobility (Polk).
METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman spoke with Mueller about the opening event, the company’s progress since launching in late 2022, and the road ahead.
METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman presented the award to the operation’s President/CEO Scott Parsons at the United Motorcoach Association’s EXPO in Birmingham, Alabama.
The new facility, spanning more than 43,000 square feet, includes pre-delivery inspection, a large repair, maintenance, and service center, an administrative building, and a dedicated training and delivery center for customers and service partners.