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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2018

Royal Coach Tours named IMG Operator of the Year

Founded in 1960 by Joanne Smith and her husband, with the purchase of one 37-passenger motorcoach.

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Articlesby Alex RomanApril 13, 2017

Delivering Customers the ‘Best Possible Experience’ Drives Pacific Coachways

The father-son team of Tom and Michael Giddens, recently named METRO Magazine’s Operator of the Year, has added new technologies that have helped them increase efficiencies and improve regulatory compliance.

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Newsby Alex RomanMarch 7, 2017

Motorcoach Expo Offers Glimpse of Industry’s Tech Future

With an aim to help operators prepare for the changing landscape, technology was a big focus at 2017 UMA Expo, which also included a fond farewell to long-time President/CEO Vic Parra.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2016

Premiere named 'Operator of Year' by Tenn. coach group

With Tennessee operations in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Greeneville, the motorcoach operation has the only fleet in the area that already is 100% seat belt-equipped.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2013

N.C.’s Young named METRO’s ‘Operator of the Year’

Magazine recently chose T. Ralph Young, owner of Asheville, N.C. based Young Transportation, to be its 2013 Motorcoach Operator of the Year to honor his outstanding achievements in the industry.

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Newsby StaffAugust 24, 2012

Fla.’s Escot Bus named ‘Operator of the Year’ by IMG

Organization recognizes carriers for operational excellence, safety record, best practices, and community and industry involvement and engagement within the International Motor Coach Group.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 14, 2012

Operator of the Year: Northfield Lines Expands Operation Via Fleet, Customer Diversification

Over the past 23 years, John (pictured) and Larry Benjamin, co-owners of the Minnesota-based business, have built up their companies to become award-winning motorcoach and school bus operations. Meanwhile, the industry says goodbye to Larry, a well-loved member who made invaluable contributions through the UMA.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

Ramblin Express pres. named METRO's Motorcoach Operator of the Year

Todd Holland began his business as a small casino shuttle service in 1993. The scheduled run grew into a prestigious and diversified operation, serving one of the oldest and largest luxury five-star resorts in the U.S.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 10, 2010

Red Carpet Charter's Polzien Rides High on Success

A CPA-turned coach company owner, METRO Magazine's Operator of the Year award winner, Jeff Polzien, president of the Oklahoma City-based operation, built his own business using his knack for selecting the best people for the job, and committing to core values.

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