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Scott Bradley – Rock Creek Jr. & High School, Band Director

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I have been directing bands for 23 years and have taken my high school bands on 6 major trips over that time span including trips to the Liberty Bowl, Cotton Bowl and Disney World. In late March of this year I will be taking my band to Disney World to perform once again. I’ve utilized several bus companies for trip transportation over the years including Arrow, Kincaid and for my last two trips – Disney World and the Cotton Bowl – I have contracted with Heartland Motor Coach. Of all the companies I have worked with I have been most satisfied with Heartland and have contracted them for our Disney trip this spring. I have done so for the following reasons:

1. Very reasonable prices.

2. Up to date, clean and safe buses.

3. Well-trained, courteous and professional drivers.

The above three items seem reasonable to expect, but up to the time of my trips with Heartland, a contracted bus company had not met all three expectations on one trip. Heartland was the first and I recommend them without reservation.

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Sheri McCoy – Nodaway Valley Bank, Asst. Vice President and Ambassador Club Director

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Nodaway Valley Bank Ambassadors Club has been using Heartland Trailways for almost 20 years and the relationships that we have built with them makes it seem as if I am working with family. I can request the driver(s) I want and that’s important because those drivers already know most of our passengers and can anticipate their needs. We work together as a team and I value the friendships that have been formed with not only the drivers but the management team at Heartland as well. The motor coaches are always clean and Heartland goes the extra mile to furnish water for their passengers. That is one less item that I don’t have to worry about. Our passengers always feel safe when they are traveling with Heartland Trailways.

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Kathy Runyan – The Quilt Shoppe and Home of Tula Pink, Owner

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My Quilt Shoppe in Stewartsville, MO hosts Quilting Bus Tours two times per year. Between 10-13 Quilt Shops will participate which equates to approximately 1400+ Quilters which consists mostly of women. We travel all over the country with trips ranging from 1000-1650 miles. These wonderful ladies are on the buses most of the day with 1.5 hour breaks throughout the day. If it weren’t for Heartland Trailways’ immaculate and luxurious buses, their incredible staff, and their “Best in the Business” “Awesome” Bus Drivers my trips would not be the success that they have become known for all over the U.S. and Canada! No matter what, my “Golden Ticket” Bus Trips will not hit the road unless they are riding a Heartland Trailways Bus! Did I mention the Black Executive Limo Bus has Wi-Fi and everything for traveling first class except a Hot Tub! Maybe soon?

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Despite the heat, Heartland Trailways coaches are rolling from sea to shining sea

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Heartland Trailways business doesn’t slow down due to the heat. July is generally one of the busiest months for the company with churches traveling to camps and mission work, conventions in Kansas City and other cities, tours and other group outings.

From Denver to New York City, Minneapolis to New Orleans, Chicago to Orlando and everywhere in between, groups are enjoying the comfort, service, quality and style of what Heartland likes to call its brand of “Transportainment”.

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Heartland Trailways is on track for another good growth year of growth in 2011

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In review of total sales bookings made from January 1st through April 15th for the calendar year, 2011 has exceeded the reservations of 2010 for the same booking time period. This achievement is extended by noting that 2011 did not share the $300,000+ influx of late winter revenue produced by the Winter Olympics in 2010, in which Heartland Trailways provided 10 coaches. Heartland Trailways is pleased with this early 2011 reservations performance, but as with most companies is still watching the fuel prices, economic recovery and governmental actions very closely. “the rocky road of recovery is by no means over. It will continue to take determination and a focused strategy and vision to carry on down this positive path”, says John Nichols, President of Heartland Trailways.

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Heartland Trailways arrives in Houston for the Final Four!

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Heartland Trailways made the trip to Houston this year to provide transportation for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four. With 10 coaches providing transportation services for spectators and corporate sponsors it was game on for Heartland.

Activities during the week weren’t only tied to the festivities at the arena, but included airport transfers to get everyone to and from their hotels, corporate events and parties and pre and post-game revelries.

Heartland Trailways was proud to be part the NCAA’s winning team throughout the men’s and women’s basketball playoffs, including the Women’s DII Elite Eight held in St. Joseph, Missouri.

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Heartland Trailways arrives in the city where great food, great fun and a lot of cowboys all come together

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the largest rodeo and livestock show in the world. It’s commonly referred to as Rodeo Houston, and attendance averages nearly 2 million per year. The event takes place over three weeks in Houston’s Reliant Park and takes 19,000 volunteers to make it all happen.

The events are kicked off with a weekend barbeque cook-off with some of the best barbeque chefs in the world competing. This is followed by parades, rodeos, livestock and concerts by some of country’s biggest artists.

Heartland Trailways is in its fifth year providing transportation for the Rodeo. This year Heartland is supplying 10 coaches for the event, departing the third week of February and not returning until the third week of March.

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John Nichols returns to lead Heartland Trailways

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After a two year leave, John Nichols has accepted an offer by the Bucyrus Investment Group, owners of Heartland Motor Coach, Inc, dba Heartland Trailways, to return to the company as President. The change of management will take place on September 1, 2010.

John left Heartland Trailways in August 2008 and began working as the Director of Security and Business Development for Trailways corporate offices in Washington D.C. Due to a desire to remain in the Midwest, near family and friends, he declined to move to headquarters in the winter of 2010.

In February of 2010, John launched J.A. Nichols & Company, a transportation consulting firm. The company focuses on safety, security, sales, marketing and general business management. Heartland Trailways was one of the firms’ first clients, signing a six-month contract in March for management services.

Mike Ulm will be staying on with the company, taking the revenue production helm as Vice President of Sales. Mike’s experience in sales and sales management will be invaluable to the growth and strength of the company going forward.

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