James River's 38-passenger coaches are equipped with Cummins ISL 9L engines driving through Allison B500 transmissions, and have REI Elite Entertainment Systems with 15-inch video monitors, as well as 110-volt and USB outlets.
Richmond, Va.’s James River Transportation recently took delivery of two new Van Hool CX35s from ABC Companies.
The 38 passenger coaches are equipped with Cummins ISL 9L engines driving through Allison B500 transmissions, and have REI Elite Entertainment Systems with 15-inch video monitors, as well as 110-volt and USB outlets.
They also feature Van Hool safety features including three-point seatbelts, backup cameras, lane departure warning, antilock brakes, Smartwave Tire Pressure Monitoring, Kidde Fire Suppression Systems, automatic stability control, daytime running lights, curbside lighting, and adaptive static aiming lights.
Additionally, Troy, Mich.-based Allstar Chauffeured Services recently took delivery of two new Van Hool CX45 luxury coaches.
Powered by Cummins ISX 425 HP engine, driving through an Allison B500 GenV transmission, the 56 passenger coaches are equipped with 110-volt outlets, Wi-Fi, leather seating, woodgrain flooring, Alcoa aluminum wheels, REI Elite Entertainment systems with 15.4-inch video monitors, enclosed parcel racks, and side window curtains.
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.