Your tone of voice told the story when you spoke wanting to talk to the wife and kids. You are a good man sir.

Am I the only one that would love to see a video on an introduction to your boss and his wife? How they started, what made them want to choice this career, up and downs, etc. Great video, great content!

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea I just may have to do one on that topic

@aneufeld4

2 жыл бұрын

@@JWangvlogs please do!

@erikgonzalez2278

11 ай бұрын

or even his start to being a bus driver idk if theres a video already though.

@Samanthareneeheart10

8 ай бұрын

@J Wang Come This time of year the place (Branson) is JAM PACKED with busses you can't DRIVE in Branson because of all the busses. I know from my experience last year. I live about 4.5-5 hrs away

@D-Rob50

4 ай бұрын

@jwang what song is that @2:37 mark my daughter loves it and dances to it every time we watch this video

I can tell you take pride in what you do

12 years driving charter buses and Branson has not been a destination yet. I'll make it there eventually. Great video and stay safe sir. God bless you and your family.

I loved your content on Motorcoach world. I'm happy KZread recommended this channel as well. Enjoying every video. Amazing!

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. Much appreciated. I love your image by the way lol. Awesome.

James I’ve been watching your Vlogs now for a couple of days been binging on them and also motorcoach world. I absolutely can’t get enough of it. I am a school bus driver for the last six years and a recruiter and trainer and in safety; for a company named DS bus lines. They used to have a coach but they sold them all off in the pandemic. You absolutely inspire me to want to try to be a coach driver. My first love is racing sailboats and teaching sailing. But my second love is driving buses; thank you for making my life better I appreciate your service and sharing your world with me. John Sailing Instructor that’s a school bus and safety trainer driver that used to be a limo driver that used to be a yellow cab driver that was it is now video editor from Kansas City. 🚌🚌🚌🤙🤙🕶🕶🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️⛵️⛵️

i love your videos. I to drive Motor Coach, School Buses, party buses, and city bus...I was in a terrible car accident on the 1st of January at 2am cause of a drunk driver and broke my right hip and hand which was no fault of mines but I cant return to work for a nice while. Your videos are definitely inspiring to me and what I miss doing. I live in the DC area and miss it so so much.

@JWangvlogs

3 ай бұрын

Hey man. Thank you for the kind words. I'm sorry such a horrible thing happened to you. I hope you will be back behind the wheel again soon.

@brentcoan5145

3 ай бұрын

@@JWangvlogs Thanks so much and keep doing what you doing !! 😁😁

That's the same hotel the group I brought to Branson a few years back stayed at. The Radisson Hotel. Real nice hotel.

Your doing an amazing job

Great Video, top notch driver. My father's been driving school bus for 53 years and I've gone on many overnighter's with him as a kid. It always made me feel like a celebrity when we'd pull up to the hotel in the bus (kids perspective I guess). He still drives and I still go every so often to help him out now that he's getting up there in years.

Driving to Branson during the Summer spring is a NICE view hard drive though it's about a 5 hr trip from my house

Just got here from your other KZread channel. I love all your fixed camera distance shots of the bus arriving and departing as well as you entering and exiting the bus. That must add a lot of time to your planning and setup for the video. Enjoying the Branson series.

@jerrymaushard3835

3 ай бұрын

That’s what I was thinking.

Hey that guy on the billboard in Branson I have known since he was a little boy Dean Z! We are in the same Elvis Presley fan club called The Jailhouse Rockers of CA! He used to live in CA. Nice to see him on the board.

@JWangvlogs

Жыл бұрын

Hey Tomeka. Thats awesome! Small world. Thanks for pointing that out!

Great I always dreamed of being a bus driver nice vids

Hey j . I would love to come visit ur bus garage and have u as a coach bus driver but unfortunately I live all the way in Delaware. I found ur channel the other day and I have not stopped watching since such amazing content

As a Peoria resident who found this on their feed. Thank you for the great vids

I’m a lifetime Branson local, work full time at one of the theaters in town. I know the tour groups work hard but no idea the day to day a driver had. Mad respect sir. Thanks for showing our little city in a really positive light!

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joseph. Thanks for your comment. That's awesome that you live there and work. I wondered to myself what it would be like to live there. It seems like it would be fun to live there. Everyone I met was so nice. What theater do you work in?

@josephreed9977

2 жыл бұрын

Most, not all of our locals are incredibly kind and friendly. There’s always a few that can be onry! But for the most part, everyone that lives here are very kind and hospitable. For me, I go to work, church and home and run errands just like everyone else. It is really nice when we have the time and know when to go, to go to the various attractions we have in town. My work has reciprocal agreements with several places so we’re able to go for free, or at a discounted rate. Which is really nice. I work at Sight & Sound Theaters on the security team as an armed officer. Very fun and fulfilling job. Everyone that works there is like an extension of my family. Hope you enjoyed your time in Branson, look forward to seeing you back again!

@ewelmo3921

2 жыл бұрын

@@josephreed9977 Love sight and sound! Nice place for drivers!

Can't wait for the day I can drive trips like these, looks like fun!

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I want you as my wingman.

Thank you for taking all of us along! As I recline here watching, I wonder if/when I will be back in that part of the US. Super to ride along, James. You are a great driver, host and MC. Look forward to the continuing trip.

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Really appreciate it. Part two will be done soon.

I hope all your buses get well taken care of and receive all the attention and love they were built to deserve!

Hey man just subscribed my name is James too I like how you operate and I love your passion for motor coaches I drive a private h345 everyday love you videos man keep it up be safe out there

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Hey James. Thanks for your comment. Sorry it took so long for me to respond. Maybe we will meet one day over the road. Safe travels my friend. Thanks for the sub

Great video and thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to the rest of the trip.

From your videos being a motor coach operator seems not to stressful as driving a truck can I’m just a fun of your you do some fun content

Very well done, Good to see your finally doing some serious charters and good miles. Keep up the good work..

Awesome video James, thank you for taking us along 👏👏

This brought back my memories on an older motor coach going to Winnipeg, I didn’t stay for 4 days, just 2 days. We came home around midnight as we departed Winnipeg at 7:00PM, the bus was used to be Grey Goose (MOM’s Way)

Nice video man. I’ve been living in Branson for 15 years. Know all your stops. Matter of fact, my wife’s running partner owns the hotel you stayed at, and my best buddy is drummer at clay Cooper., I play for the Dutton’s (now at yakov theater post-fire. And I tour with Johnny Lee and Urban Cowboy Band. I got on here looking for HVAC fixes for Johnnys H3-45 vip. But this was much more entertaining. Thanks for posting.

Your really special sleeping over the owners house and driving them. That's cool

Can't wait for these trips to come back us. I'm thankful for work, but miss these kind of trips. All we have now is college sports. Looks like you had a great time! People are so friendly around there and all of southeast MO. I have family all around Branson and love going to visit the area.

Enjoyed the video J Wang! thnx

Seems like a fun trip, i hope you enjoy your time there at Branson

Great video James! Branson was always my favorite destination. Hope they told you about the driver's gift certificate at Russell Stovers! I've still got all my notes if you need some insights when you go back.

Good video looks like a great trip

Amazing content!!!

5:38 Love the camera angle❤ Safe travels✌🏼

one of your buses came thru my home town yesterday

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Zeniff. Where is your home town?

I get some serious warm and fuzzies seeing you back out on the road 😀

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Appreciate the mind words.

Great video

9:22 I'm a CDL A driver--There's the company I drive for!

That was one heck of a 15 hour day!

Great Video!😁

Super cool I love Branson Always a good trip

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

It is a awesome place Adam!

Chicken Alfredo my favorite Italian dish, gotta love it!

Man thanks for sharing, this was awesome! You put a lot of work in on this. 💪🏿👍🏾🤙🏾👋🏾🙌🏾🤓

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fox! Appreciate the kind words!

@FoxFaderWorld

2 жыл бұрын

@@JWangvlogs Always, I'm looking forward to part 2!

A great video

I live in Lebanon, MO and was excited to see you made a stop here. I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work. 🤠

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad! Missouri seems like a great place to live!

@jonathanscruggs3896

2 жыл бұрын

@@JWangvlogs It is!

Love your videos

hi there jamss ive seen only like 3 of your videos but frist time leaving a comment in 2005 my dad and grandpa decided to take me and my brothers and sisters on a road trip to visit family in Branson Missouri (but at the time i was working for Safeway they were like: no your in management besides you'll lose all pto and have to start over next year) im like im not the only one there's other managers here so the other adult kids got to meet more of my dads side and i stayed here i should have went anyways idk but since then in 2019 one of my sisters had her wedding in reno that was a long drive then in August i drove from basically Oakland ca area to visit friends in Los Angeles, yea people in reno are very nice. thx for sharing that burger and ohh fettuccine with me 😋 next summer i plan to drive to Disneyland again i recently turned 40 maybe when i become a senior citizen I'll check out coach buses around here

@JWangvlogs

Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt. Thank you for writing. Brandon is a lot of fun. I'm sorry you didn't get to go as a kid. I'm sure it was much different back then that it is today. I've been to Disney.. I feel like they charge way to much to go there. But I've been there several times as a driver . Safe travels sir and drive safe.

@mattalvarez4500

Жыл бұрын

@JWangvlogs thx sir yea I'm sure it's not just here in CA but everywhere the new thing has been if you see a car that still has 8 feet of room in front of them(is because their on their phones im always like gwt off your phones people the light is green goo ugh 😑 so I stay as safe as I can, yea next yr I plan on making the drive back to Disneyland back in August I left here at 2am next yr I think I'm gonna leave at 7 or 8am

I live 30 mins south of Branson in Arkansas! Great vlog. Got a tiring job!

Sir I'm calling you JWTravels. You have same persona as JBG of JBGTravels. Be blessed and safe travels.

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex Pea

What a vlog! Nice to see charter bus driver work from other countries, greeting from Indonesian bus geek! 😁👍

Enjoyed the video, thank you for sharing your trip experience, much better viewing than anything on TV. I watched most of your other videos. I am not a coach driver, but deciding whether to work for a local company Elite coach in PA. I am semi retired. I was an F-106 mech in the air force, (Went to Chanute lol) and after Embry Riddle worked for Continental Express, In'99 got into technical sales in '99 Volvo was my main account, helped to design in most of connectors on the D13. I was part of a buyout in '16 to Tyco Electronics. Currently I transport mentally challenged kids to a local work shop, was also a pharmacy courier. Thank you again for showing the ropes of this career field. I have a tough decision. I admire your work ethic.

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Theodor. You totally should! Thanks for your service.

I HAVE not explored your channel alot. YOUR VERY RESPECTED BY ME. Do more trips please

@JWangvlogs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jermain. I will definite be uploading more vlogs. Im just waiting for a trip i can go on.

I really enjoyed this.

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David P. Appreciate it!

Love the Vlogs more bus videos please.

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Coming up! Stay tuned. Thanks for the comment.

I can't wait until I live this life style I'm currently 16 and when I turn 18 I will be a school bus driver for a little while then when I'm 20 I can become a coach bus driver

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy you're young age. But definitely follow your dreams. Best of luck to you.

Your awesome

I miss trips like those! Customers being very nice and visiting fun cool sites. I wish I could be a co-driver with you on this trip!

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

We are hiring lol. Thank you for the kind words. If you ever want to move to Illinois, you can come see if you want to drive for us.

Keep up the good work! Should take a season if your able to drive a Tour bus up here in Alaska for a summer. You would love it!

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to!!

Nice video. I live in Branson. Used to be lots more tour buses that came to town as compared to now. I remember one December we had a snowstorm hit. You could imagine what happened. Tour buses trapped all over town with our hills.

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

While I was in Branson I asked someone what it's like here in the winter. I can't imagine how bad it would get if the road iced over with all the steep slopes.

@garrettklein7720

2 жыл бұрын

@@JWangvlogs town shuts down if we get any snow. Luckily our slowest times are Jan./Feb. We also don't get tons of snow, but when we do it's a mess. If it happens at the wrong time we could have pile ups all up and down the strip.

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

@@garrettklein7720 I can imagine. Are there a lot of shows there in the winter?

Very cool. I was always curious about what a day as a driver was like. I've ridden in busses all over the US and Asia and always thought it would be a cool experience to be a driver. On a side note, I make a guest appearance in your video at the 11:42 mark ;)

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Josh lol. It was very nice meeting you. The hotel was very comfortable and accommodating. Are you the manager of the Radisson?

@Backpfeifengesicht4u

2 жыл бұрын

@@JWangvlogs It was a pleasure. I am the Sales and Catering Manager. Thank you very much for the kind words. I hope to see you all again soon!!

about to start working for a charter bus company. Already can tell Im gonna get fat!

Paradise. WHAT 🙆

Branson is a spectacular place; if you are ever there again with the family you should check out Grand Country Resort and Silver Dollar City. Spent July 4th week/weekend there an it was amazing!

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely want to bring my family with me one day.

Once you've driven an H3-45, you won't want to drive an MCI ever again!

@texasabbott

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a Prevost driver. I had some co-workers that prefer the MCI because they said the J4500's are stable and the H3-45's tend to drive a bit like a boat: they sway and roll and bob and rock. Not all of the H3-45's ride like this, especially if there's small adjustments to the suspension: air bags, shocks and tires. That being said, driving the H3-45 doesn't leave you tired, it swallows bumps, it still grips and holds the road, especially in winter, and they can last forever (we had a 1997 H3-45 that had an 11.1L Detroit engine, 2.5 million miles).

A few weeks ago the Prevost was blocking my vehicle in the garage. I had no idea how to get inside, let alone start her up😆😆😆 She sure is pretty, looking forward to taking her out myself.

In the words of hank hill, "it's Branson good!"

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! Does Hank Hill say that? That's hilarious!

@ianmackenzie686

2 жыл бұрын

@@JWangvlogs Sure did. The episode where he and his little bluegrass combo traveled there.

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

@@ianmackenzie686 lol thanks for pointing that out. I love king of the hill. I need to find that scene lol.

This city reminds me a lot of Wisconsin Dells. Ever taken a trip there? BTW Great content! Been binging all your videos the past few days.

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Hey John. Thank you for your kind words. Yes I have been to the Dells and j know what you mean. If you get a chance I have another channel called motorcoachworld. Not sure if you are aware of it. Check it out as well.

@JohnWagnerVideos

2 жыл бұрын

@@JWangvlogs That channel is actually how I found this one. Great content over there also! Definitely adding Jim’s Original to my list next time I’m in Chicago. Always looking for new places to eat there.

I would be interested in knowing your thoughts and comparisons MCI vs Prevost

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Great comment. I am actually working on a video that touches only on what i think of the new Prevost H345s after being so used to the new MCI J4500's

@texasabbott

2 жыл бұрын

@@JWangvlogs I'm excited and I cannot wait for this!

65 degrees.....perfect choice!

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike! =)

Branson is just like Pigeon Forge here in Tennessee.

@JWangvlogs

Жыл бұрын

It absolutely is. I thought the same thing when I went to pigeon forge for a family vacation

@Jason-Hicks

Жыл бұрын

@@JWangvlogs I hope you and your family had a great time when you all vacationed in Pigeon Forge. I only live about 45 minutes from there, and we go there several times a year. That’s one of the reasons I’m looking at getting into driving coaches and get away from driving tractor trailers. Thank you for your vlogs on both channels. They are helpful in seeing what a coach driver goes through from day to day.

I'm new to the Motorcoach World and enjoying your channel. Enjoyed your trip and the passengers were awesome! I also drive the Prevost H series. I was wondering why you were using your phone instead of a dedicated OTR gps? In all the videos I watched the guys have been saying the truck apps for phones are not that dependable and a OTR gps is the only way. Your thoughts? Thanks for the good info on your channel, I know its a lot of extra work.

@JWangvlogs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Ive always used Google maps for GPS. It's not as fancy as some of the trucker gps units but it's always worked fine for me

I remember Branson before it was this

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to hear all about what Branson used to be!

Nicely done. Question how did you like driving the Prevost compared to the MCI?

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed driving the Prevost. It seems so much larger and majestic. It really makes a presence where ever it goes. Makes any other coach seem so small. But I would probably choose to drive the J model over the H3 just because I'm more used to the J model.

I kind of cringed when I heard you had the owners onboard, not sure what I'd think of that. That they put you up in their house is new, I can honestly say I've never had that happen. I guess your company owners really like you! Mine like me, but never have me stay at the their house! The H3-45 is a nice coach, but they suck in crosswinds. We just bought 4 of them. A note for the future, the tag lift is handy in tight turns. I'm sure the owner told you, but I figured I'd point it out. FYI on the front drivers side passenger seat table is a jack to plug in a HDMI video source, I've used it to play movies from a laptop or a custom streaming box. Much handier to play off a solid state source rather then a DVD. I've also connected a Atari flashback so I can get in some missle command in those long parking lot visits......

Hi Buddy James Wang how are you doing Happy Friday I love all your videos James Wang you are the best on KZread I am going to the Buffalo Bills football game this week a group call Tulip Travel is taking a group to the Football game this week I am saying 2 nights in a nice hotel not far away from the Buffalo Bills Football Stadium more videos coming soon buddy James Wang

Wish you could drive me around

I hope you got some Custard after your Butter Burger!

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

haha I wish i could have. It would have put me to sleep lol.

How do you log all those hours? I saw you started around 5 am and you said off duty at 10PM. I still enjoy driving so have been thinking of trying out being a Motor Coach driver if I can do it part time. I am a semi driver since 1994.

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

I go off duty as soon as passengers are off my bus. I am off duty during meals also. Thst way I'm not burning hours throughout the day. I was down to 2 minutes when I parked that day.

Lafayette IN

What GPS app you use when traveling places on the bus

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

I actually use google maps on my phone. I used the bus wifi to provide data otherwise it would drain my data on a trip like this.

Why don't you use a Manual shift for long-haul travel, unlike trucking? In my nation and neighboring Australia manual is best for long-haul bus.

@JWangvlogs

Жыл бұрын

It don't make manual buses here

Hello in may 2023! Are you still a coach driver and plan on making new vids soon(

@JWangvlogs

Жыл бұрын

Yes I am. I'm sorry it's been so long. I haven't had any trips. I don't want to take work away from my drivers . This is their livelyhood. But I promise I will be posting more on this channel

2009 PREVOST H345 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ALLISON WORLD B500R6 PEORIA CHARTER

As an old retired truck driver how do you handle your log book? Is the time you spend at the shows “on duty not driving”

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim. I usually go off duty if I don't have to tend to my passengers. That saves time in my log.

@jimmurray6812

2 жыл бұрын

@@JWangvlogs thanks for your answer

Question: When you have longer trips with motel stays, does the company pay for your motel, or does that come out of the driver’s pocket?

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

The company covers all of that. Great question thank you

Sounds like your boss and his wife are nice people. Liking your vids, living in Uk coaches have less distance to go. How does your driving limitations (taco) differ to over here

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Hey John. Thanks for your comments. I have actually made videos explaining our drive times as well as ore trip requirements on my other KZread channel. KZread.com/motorcoachworld

@johnh10000

2 жыл бұрын

@@JWangvlogs could you provide a link to the video pls

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnh10000 Its on my other channel. kzread.info

I personally like MCI better than Prevost but that's just me

Stop in St Charles and pick me up next time!

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I definitely will! If you are ever in the Urbana IL area let me know. We can go grab a bite to eat.

@trussell8510

2 жыл бұрын

@@JWangvlogs I might just take you up on that! 😃

Have you been to NYC metro area?

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Patrick. Yes I have. Way back in the day. I enjoyed it but they were definitely not friendly toward bus drivers. The parking enforcement and other city officers that is.

You did fix the clock on the coach right?

@trailerparksupervisor7046

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not broken, just had the wrong time set.

@BadByte

2 жыл бұрын

@@trailerparksupervisor7046 Same as broken in my book (yes I would bug poor Jim until was either correct or turned off)

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bad Byte. I couldn't figure out how and I totally forgot about it. So unfortunately that clock remained an hour fast for my entire trip.

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadByte haha i complete get it.

@trailerparksupervisor7046

2 жыл бұрын

@@JWangvlogs not a good look while the boss is on board

You started at 4:30 and didn't get done at the hotel until 10:00 pm? That's a little over hours isn't it?

@JWangvlogs

Ай бұрын

No I had a few hours of off duty time during the day. Total was about 14 hours on duty and 9 and a half hours of drive time.

What travel agent i can call about this trip.. Thank you

@JWangvlogs

8 ай бұрын

www.peoriachartertravel.com

have you driven a bus to canada before

@JWangvlogs

Ай бұрын

Ive driven a bus in Canada during a test drive. But never driven up there from home.

Not a lot of privacy in the drivers quarters of the bus. I think there should be plexiglass divider. And are masks required on the bus?

@JWangvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

You are right. Drivers don't have a lot of privacy. Masks are required for drivers only if the customers request it. Other wise we leave it up to the customers and drivers.

Who is Cindy

@JWangvlogs

3 ай бұрын

She is the wife of Bill, the president of Peoria Charter.

You have much too much LOUD music in your videos.

@JWangvlogs

4 ай бұрын

yes, Im very proud of it. Most of my viewers leave me comments regarding how much they love the music. Im sorry that you find it loud.

R u JDM driver?