Driving a bus on a rainy day | To Springfield IL for a School field trip.
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- čas přidán 10. 05. 2022
- On a Rainy spring day in May I took a bunch of elementary students to the Capitol of Illinois for a fiend trip.
Join me on my bus trip.
Here is the link to the video where I drive the same coach bus to Washington DC
• Heading to Washington ...
Checkout my other channel Motorcoach World
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Places Visited:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Address: 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Address: 1038 Lejune Dr, Springfield, IL 62703
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I love the fact the school chartered a motor coach. Usually my penny-pinching school hired the oldest, crappiest school bus for any trips no matter where it was. Only during ski trips would we hire the oldest, crappiest motor coach 🤣🤣
Yes! I remember those days in 1989 using school buses for field trips.
Backing up on school grounds is "grey area" sometimes it can't be avoided. Keep up the good videos!
So fun to watch a happy day for students! Cute daughter too, James!
Thanks Cindy!!
"The Teddy bear of disappointment" lol
Lol. I felt bad for the teddy bear. I hope mom or dad cleaned it up for the kid.
Enjoy watching your videos.. you have a great personality.. blessings to you..I going have to remember not to watch your videos when I am hungry 😊thank you Peoria Charter.. this is a very caring person..
I love these bus trips, even though I'm two years late to the party lol, I love the fact yall keep your busses clean unlike the one parked in front of you at the museum dropoff, it's great to see a fellow Chinese person behind the wheel of a motorcoach!
That is a huge pet peeve of mine! Oil and road grime all over the back! Funny stuff!
Brilliant Video. I'll soon start driving urban buses.
Thanks for the ride along J.W. Nice bus!
Hi James. I love Springfield. It's only 45 minutes away from me. Good food.
It makes a big impression on some kids to ride in a big beautiful comfortable bus that can last the rest of their lives! When adults making decisions sometimes in government and schools that makes for long term motor coach support! To have a H3-45 Prevost waiting in the school parking lot means its going to be a special day for the kids going on that trip! To meet up with your 5th grade teacher running the field trip is a surreal experience. Those childhood day memories are now cast from the view point of an adult. When in 5th grade kids are thinking a lot like adults and are starting to feel mature compared to the other kids in the school, but now as an adult 5th grade kids are kids. That was quite an event you made for your daughter picking her up at school with H3-45!
I use to be very prone to motion sickness that got bad after over 10 minutes on a school bus so taking a bus for any distance meant increasing levels of not feeling well. Then when a freshmen in high school our high school band made an exchange trip between our home at Marshall high school, Falls Church VA and Long Island NY. I was thinking I likely get feeling ill on the bus and mostly stay that way through the weekend.
I looked over the bus, now I've identified it as an older looking MCI 7, and grabbed the seat right behind the driver so I could watch the road which helped steady my motion sickness. I was relieved as we turned onto I495 that the bus wasn't jolting around and had good AC! As we turned onto I95 the bus driver along with the other bus really moved! This is during the 55 mph national speed limit era and they were holding the buses at 80 mph! The bus driver was pointing out to me that they had to watch for the overhead bridge crossings because that is where there can be police cars doing speed radar.
I wasn't able to grab the front seat on the return trip, but riding back in the coach wasn't that bad. It wasn't that memorable either, I only remember vaguely putting up with some antics of some of the kids that I wasn't into, but it was OK. The MCI 7 was a much nicer road vehicle in ride quality and stability than the driver's dash layout, especially the left side console, first lead me to believe. That driver's control console looked like it could have come out of an old transit bus with missing paint and hardware store common looking toggle switches.
When doing motor coach school trips I think it makes the possibility to create life long motor coach advocates!
It was always exciting for a kid to take a school trip on a highway coach. I was a parent chaperone on many such trips. As for backing up, our driver training was to call out for “assistance at the rear of the coach” and someone would get up and look out the back window for us.
Regarding the bus with the filthy back end, it looks to me like it might be oil/soot. I drove a coach one time that had engine oil issues and the exhaust would spit it out the back and the airflow at the back would kick it up onto the back of the bus. Made cleaning it a pain in the butt!
I feel your happiness man! I will be a bus driver one day and be always happy
This was an excellent produced video, had the feel that I was the bus driver
Thank you for the comment and kind words Theodore!
When I was in school the only time we had motor coaches on a field trip, was when we doing a sleep away school field trip.
I was just thinking haven't seen one of your vlogs in a min and as I was scrolling there you are good to see you back in action can't wait to see more content on both channels as always you and the family stay safe will be looking out for more.
Hey Anthony much appreciated my friend! Thank you for the kind words and the comment. I'm sorry my vlogs are so far on view between. Now that we're getting busier that might change.
Great video James and loved seeing your lovely daughter, who is turning into quite a beautiful young lady. Stay safe and well. Also loved the food reviews at Golden Corral.
Tacology 101 was one of my go to places in springfield but since they got bigger it's just not the same!
School bus driver here, as far as I know it there isn’t a law that prohibits a bus from backing on school property. If there is then I may or may not be in trouble 🤫. Im fixing to join greyhound though and from the training they showed they ‘really’ want you to have a guide whenever possible 😅
Hey thanks for you insight. I appreciate you clearing that up. I may be thinking of something else.
That is true, on a school bus unless we have a spotter and safe to do so
@@JWangvlogs Hey it's me Joshua Oates your videos has inspired me to drive Charter Buses.
school bus driver from NJ here, same, we have a company policy against backing up unless absolutely necessary, but of course it is often necessary in real life.
James, I love it when you express your joys in life. I'm glad the GC was higher quality than we seem to have in Southern California. Good to hear trips are picking up. Happy travels.
Great video. I haven’t been to Springfield since 2001. It was lovely to see some shots of the place again.
What a coincidence, I visited Springfield on a school trip and arrived at the museum at the exact spot you parked! I recently visited the St Louis Zoo and saw Peoria Charter Buses there as well! Have a great one and be safe!
Awesome vid James, trying to catch up a bit lol, You always have a smile even when it's raining, and it's so cool that you work in the office but also still keep your hand in with driving. I love the fact you were near your daughters school and picked her up, I can imagine people who don't know you or her - omg a bus just for one kid lol.
Haha thanks Marc. Yeah she earned some cool points that day. I'm glad I could be a dad that helped her cool points instead of embarrassing her 😅. But that doesn't mean I don't try to embarrass her purposely. It's my fatherly duty lol.
James, next time you are shooting through Ohio on I-70, check out Der Dutchman in Plain City (NW side of Columbus). It's an Amish restaurant with an amazing buffet! Plenty of bus parking!
so fun to watch you at work. I'm a bus driver in norway. and i always find joy in driving ppl too school or to work and i find a pride in it. and also that food looked amazing
6 wears ago I finished to be a bus driver.
Your channel make me miss to the road, the passengers, and the bus.
This is like the greatest job ever. Love the channel.
I love all the videos you upload! Bus driver life sounds fun. And it's amazing that you met your old teacher on this trip! It's a small world out there!
always enjoy watching your videos!
Hey Jin good to hear from you! Hope you are doing well!
@@JWangvlogs can't complain! Thanks for the reply! 😎
The toodles from your daughter at the end was very cute
I am one step closer to my cdl. Yesterday I started cdl school and today I had my 2nd lesson with everyday that passes I master every lesson. Thank you for being my inspiration
I am touched! Thank you for your kind words. I wish you nothing but success... Maybe one day we will meet over the road somewhere! Keep in touch!
Hi James & Busnuts very nice video Your love of our craft is a breath of fresh air 😀 "a" The Alberta Traffic Act: Can not Backup on School/ Playgrounds it need you must have Spotter "b" Did you stop @ Controled R x R A.T.C Must slow down to 50% of posted Limit @ Crossings ?? Thanks for Sharing Your milk run with us and your lovely Daughter 🤗 ...🇨🇦 🙏 🇺🇦
here in the US commercial passenger vehicles have to stop completely before RR crossings
Keep up the good work James
You are right . Nevr Back up a Bus......
Very good round up of the travel and interesting food. 👍
Meeting old teacher and students is a moment of pride. Next time you can try an announcement on the PA and thanks the teacher for adding the value in your ife. This will surely inspire their current students too.
These are entertaining.
Great job James
Thank you!
Class act!
Great job keep up the great work
You're coming to where I live at buddy well you came to where I live at hope you enjoyed Springfield man and come back again
Your awesome, that would be cool to meet u my name is Andrew
I really love your videos! Getting ready to start driving a motor coach this summer! Your channel has really helped me get a sample of what it will be like. I love how you share your meals with us - you love food as much as me! I would want a nap after that pie though. 😴
Lol thanks Max. Hey I am so excited for you! I wish you nothing but success. Maybe one day we will be able to enjoy a meal together over the road. And yes i thought about a nap.
My home town Springfield!
I bet it’s a lot of fun driving those busses!
I really do enjoy it. Thanks for the comment.
Gotta love the good ol' vomit comet. I used to drive for a university and 18-22 year olds would also... do that. Love the content!
Great video business is back I saw 2 PCC Busses at a STL Cardinals game about three weeks ago. I was watching charters unload and the two PCC drivers were the only drivers who got off the bus and stood at the door and spoke with or helped the passengers off. The other company drivers just sat in their seats. In my day the driver was the first one off the bus. You looked happy driving even if it was a barf run with a kid better than a barf run with drunks. It was very coincidental driving you 4th grade teacher. I've noticed the bubble on top but I didn't think it would cause a problem but I don't think I would like driving something with the mirrors stuck way out front. Take waiting for the next video.
good video long awaited lol
James. We were in central and southern Illinois a couple of weeks ago. Every time We drive down to Murphysboro IL I hope i'll get to see you rollin' along in your coach. Great Video!!!! I found another bus driver channel about a driver in Sacramento CA, He is a local transit bus driver. His channel is called Bus Driver life. It is funny....
Yes I know him. He is a awesome guy. Keywan. I love his content
@@JWangvlogs So true. The man has some funny videos. (-;
Golden Corral!!! A foodie's dream! We don't have a Golden Corral here in Cedar Rapids )-:. The closest one is in the Davenport in the Quad Cities...
@@bdpopeye a bunch of them closed
@@JWangvlogs Yea I know. Pandemic doncha know! We never have had one in Cedar Rapids... we do have Pizza Ranch Buffet . But it is good but it is no Golden Corral. Not even close.
One of my favorite places to eat is Golden Corral, and there is one about a mile from where I live. I personally love their steaks.
I love tour bus
Dude your awesome 💪🏽
Hey thanks man! 😊 I appreciate that
Great video super work! Did poor Teddy have to ride in the luggage compartment LOL
Hello James,
Here in California, backing a school bus requires a spotter, at least for the district I worked for, CHP regulation. Company policy was the same. But, sometimes it just can't be helped. I often said that teachers should be required to attend traning so that they know we aren't just making up rules as we go.
One gallon zip lock bags make good barf bags.
Keep the rubber side down.
I'm sure that bus has a back up camera and censors.
Hi James! Nice easy run that one! And your daughter is adorable!
Hey Katherine! Thank you. OncNt believe how fast they grow! Felt like it was just the other day when she was crawling around the living room in diapers..
@@JWangvlogs oh, I know! My twin girls are now 25 yrs old and Mothers themselves!
@@katherinerice7921 hey congrats!! You're promoted to grandma! I'm sure you spoil the heck out of them. That's what grand ma's are for. Our kids get so spoiled when they go to their grandparents. We have to do some de spoiling when they come back home 😂😂😂.
@@JWangvlogs oh yes! They get spoiled alright!!!
I do enjoy Golden Corral..I love the rolls but they don’t have the honey butter anymore! Just regular butter. Who decided to get rid of it?! Anyway..great vlog!! Cool seeing your daughter and seeing you in Dad mode!
Thanks man. We need to set our kids up with a playdate. Then we can hang out and talk about CZcams and eat food.
@@JWangvlogs Yes! That would be perfect!!
@@BusDriverLife Yes that would be awesome!
Keywan I love your channel. You are just to funny!
Hello, Kewan. You and James always brighten my day! I remember driving school buses in the 1970's. You two bring back mostly good memories. See you.
@@bdpopeye Thanks!!!
Next time you are in Springfield, try The Magic Kitchen if you like Thai food
Will do. Thank you for the suggestion
I've seen cars get that dirty in a few miles on the highway. One time was because there was a nearby wildfire that dumped ash on the road, and another was some incomplete pavement work was underway. The first good rain picked up all the black stuff and tire spray deposited it onto cars. You could see which cars that obviously drove that area for the next few days.
No..on a bus that means the front main seal on the crankshaft is leaking. (Remember the front of the engine in a bus faces the very back). As the crankshaft and pulley are turning it is slinging oil all over the back.
That bus needs a visit to the shop.
@@crwnguy I thought maybe the coach company had a grunge themed wrap until I saw the side view. Yikes, not good PR.
@@donalddodson7365 No it is not. I hope the driver lets his company know the bus needs some TLC.
Wow James!! I have this same type trip in about two weeks. School day trip to NOLA.!! Business is COMING BACK!!!
Dude so happy to hear! Safe travels man.
@@JWangvlogs Thanks a bunch!! Happy Trails.
You can back a school bus on school property only with a adult spotter on ground
well job. ttalk you later- man!
That's awesome bumping into your 4th grade teacher! Too bad she was busy. It would've been nice to say hi to each other. Also, what's that song you used in the background in the beginning and end of your video? It sounds really nice. Keep up the good work man!
Thank you. The song's name is: Nothing to Talk about by Zorro. Here is a link. czcams.com/video/gPFettTVN0I/video.html
@@JWangvlogs Thank you James! Keep up the awesome work!
Round 2......damn
Ha!
I like your elog system better than what we use at Ayr. I did not like the upgraded version of peoplenet
Although there are many “answers” to your “backing up” question, the best answer I found online is… Backing up a school bus on school grounds “without a spotter” is unlawful in some states. However, seems odd because a garbage truck and other large vehicles can backup on school grounds.
So, who knows?
Very true. Thanks for looking into this. I guess it's different depending on where you are.
I was one of the students! btw tell Leah I said hi. We both go to the same school and after school.
Hi Justin! Thanks for commenting! I will tell Leah Hi for you! You guys were such a great group of kids! Enjoy your summer!
@@JWangvlogs thank you me and her are really good friends
I've done a few long charter trips as a school bus driver, thankfully no pukers yet. We should probably tell the chaperones to just let us know if it happens so we can handle it, rather than them doing a half-assed job on the down low and then us discovering it later
You couldnt find but ur cleaning crew is going to have a nice surprise that night
Lol 🤣 yes you are right. I did tell them that somewhere in that bus is puke...
Holy Crap, how much did you eat?!? 😀
Oh man thats nothing LOL
I think we're going to have fast food joins
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At 18:32 I think that bus have seen better days.
I now noticed the "bubble" mirror is above the regular mirror on the outside. I was watching your right mirror during the right turns. Did it take getting used to? I'm used to convex mirror being below.
Hey Ian. Very observant of you. Yes you are correct. It takes a bit of getting used to at first but then everything else seems weird lol.
Hey James! Really enjoyed this video. As. Bus Driver I love kids! I recently just accepted a motorcoach operator position for a very respectable company in Richmond,Va. However, I'm having some reservations due to the schedule. I accepted the position as a part-time. Can you provide some insight on how part-time drivers work at your company?
Our part time drivers get worked like full timers due to the shortage of drivers. But they do have the right to refuse trips from dispatch without any repremsnds.
Hey Alvin,
I’m listed as a part time driver for a coach company in Minnesota. I put in as many hours as I am able (DOT) . Such a shortage on drivers nation wide, you will start slow and be given more hours then you like soon.
I retired few years ago, this is the best job if you enjoy people. Just start liking midnight to 6am. That’s when your on the move.
Good luck as a new driver
What is your opinion on airlines like united and ameican now using coaches to serve some.of their routes? This would be a great video for your other channel.You discuss how it changes or if it changes business from private operators. They also offer seating layouts with less seats therefore offering a slightly different product than many private operators. I personally think they should stick to air travel as coach or bus routes are best served by greyhound or private operators. If airlines have coaches now whats next? Cruises?, gokarts, making their own cars?
Love your vids and byway what is the name music song playing in this vid!?
Thank you! The song is called: "Nothing to talk about" by Zorro
Random thoughts throughout the video...
1. Can you share your go-pro mount setup for the above the shoulder view? I have something similar but not quite there, mine only has one suction cup and I have a hard time separating the gopro from the side window without making it want to swing off.
2. How do you keep that go-pro running? I have the USB cable pass-through door but I can't seem to get my gopro to stop overheating, so I get maybe 30-40 minutes minutes at most.
3. I must be the only person who uses the under/interior handle to unlatch the luggage bay doors to shut them.
4. Do your buses only do 70? I thought they'd be a little quicker out in the midwest.
5. I love the videos on this channel, don't forget to give this channel some love and attention too!
6. Does your bus not have a rearview camera? I'm used to seeing it coming up on the dash cluster.
7. Where do you find your soundtracks?
As always, great video!
Hey Raymond. Lets see what i can do with this.
1) My go pro uses a dual suction cup mount with a extender piece that pushes the go pro out about 6 inches. You can find the extender piece from Amazon. It makes it so that you can see more of the road rather than that side support beam. Email me if you need more details. I will send you pictures. JWang@peoriacharter.com
2) I have had a go pro 5 and a Go pro 8 as my road footage camera and they have never overheated on me. but then again I don't usually leave them on for longer than 15 to 30 minutes at a time because I don't need all that road footage. I usually only turn them on when i feel like there is something interesting on the road. I use the sound activation feature so that I don't have to touch my go pro while driving a bus. I simply say, Gopro start recording. or go pro stop recording. I turn off the auto power off so that it stays on constantly. It never over heats being on constantly. I keep the recording at 30 FPS at 1080. that keeps the file sizes smaller and doesn't require so much processing power from the go pro.
3) Haha, Its just habitual for me. Some times I try to feel around and find it and I cant seem to find it. I think I've also cut my hand feeling around back there for the pull handle. Not sure on what.
4) Our buses are governed to 70 on cruise control. but you can press the pedal down and get them up to 72. But that's about it. Yes it is a bit limiting but it keeps our fuel economy down and saved us money.
5) Thank you so much! Really appreciate that!
6) You know I'm not sure if that's a added feature or if that only comes on newer model Js. Some of our J models do have the reverse camera in the dash and others do not. I'm talking about 2017 and newer.
7) I use a website call Epidemic sounds. They have a lot of copyright free music to choose from. But there is a monthly fee. I think its $15 a month and you have access to over 20,000 different artists releasing multiple songs a week. Also they have a great search tool so that you can find the song you like. Honestly I listen to Epidemic sounds when im driving my POV. They have lots of great tracks that I jam to not just for my vlogs.
I hope this was helpful Raymond! From one bus nut to another.
I’ve seen some J4500s spray oil all over the back.. usually it’s because the oil cap is either not on tight or not on at all. That would be my first guess. We have a 2020 D4505 that does the same thing from the dipstick tube if the cap isn’t tight. Cummins changed the design so there are no notches to slide it into and then give it a half twist to secure it. Instead it just kinda fits on there and it’s pretty finicky. If it’s not just right the back of the bus looks just like that one.
Did you let the other driver know about it?
He already knew about it. He actually stopped at our facility for my technicians to look at it after his trip
James, does Peoria Charter have any new D45s
No unfortunately we don't. We have some older ones though.
What the name of the song you used it sounds so good
Song name: Nothing to talk about.
Artist: Zorro
Does your state require a special driver license to drive for school trips? Even though a coach is harder to drive than a school bus, in this jurisdiction you must have a school bus driver license to take a school charter run. Class B is school bus, Class C is a regular bus.
Good question. Yes you need a charter endorsement on your class B CDL to drive kids.
How long does a bus engine need to “warm up” before driving?
Older buses take longer. It's more due to airing up the system so that the brakes and doors work.
Does anybody know the song
Song: Nothing to talk about
By: Zorro
Call this channel Wang travels
How you stay that thin with all that food?
Workout and fasting
As a kid I went on a total of 3 field trips on a motorcoach. The first was when i was in 6th grade and we did a trip to Springfield, IL. We did the State capital, Luncoln's home, etc
The second trip was a 7th grade trip to Six Flags over Georgia and Disney world in Orlando. That also include md Orlando SeaWorld. It was the weirdest charter. We used Greyhound. With the exception of Atlanta and Orlando, all of our rest stops, fuel stops, driver changes were done at Greyhound bus stations. It was kind of cool for me because it was my first time ever riding Greyhound. But I had never before, and never since had experienced charters using terminals like that.
The 3rd trip was an 8th grade trip to Milwaukee Zoo on Continental Reailways.
Didn't imagine that I would actually drive motorciaches. I would have considered getting rid of that bag from the lavatory provided it wasn't leaking, by putting it in another bag. At least people who needed to use the lavatory would be able to use it. One more story. I did a side of the road lavatory dump once because the bus started stinking with passengers on board and the heat from the engine combined with the breakdown of the chemical made it bad. I did the dump after the passengers got off and I went to a gas station to purchase 2 bags of ice to put in the toilet with some chemical. Not ideal but I had to do what I had to do.
Yeah is still remember going to Springfield as a kid on field trips
Why was there a trash can in one of the seats?
That's the trash can that we use on the bus for passengers trash. Our wash crew cleans the bus and the trash can every night and leave the trash can on the seat. The passengers are free to move it wherever they want
What program are you using on the computer?
It's an in-house software that I started programming over 10 years ago. Over the years we've hired a systems development team to evolve the software.
@@JWangvlogs okey, working for a bus company in Norway so thats way I was wondering
Is it from your company
Im sorry. What are you referring to?
Her j wang so I really want to be bus driver but what do you do when you where in college
@@christophersandoval4210 I drove as a part time driver. Only worked on the weekenda
Quick question sir
I want to apply but I live in Pennsylvania, I’m a truck driver but I want to change to buses
You can
@@JWangvlogs link to apply too
@@kevinmarara3303 www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0f81faa683224cfd
Please make more videos
I definitely will. I havent had a opportunity to drive lately. I promise I will soon
@@JWangvlogs I drive for nyc mta bus. I wish I can drive a charter bus lol. What does the starting pay look like at your company ?
You got an email ?
@@gameuploaderish jwang@peoriacharter.com
When you back up its done blindly?
No never blindly. We use our mirrors and backup cameras if we have them. We are also trained to get out and look.
@@JWangvlogs the mirrers can see the back then thats what i was wondering.
@@albertl6963 the mirrors give a good view down the sides of the coach. There is a blind spot in the back that the mirrors can't see.
Oh its still the same
Man you put away a lot of food. What would you do if you saw the back of a pcc coach that dirty?
Lol thanks Derek. That's a compliment for me 😂 if that was happening to one of our coaches in the middle of a trip. My team would send another bus and driver out there to switch buses. If it was a problem we know about, that bus would never leave the property until it's repaired.
@@JWangvlogs that's the difference between you and the competition. You care. They don't.
Can’t believe I was almost in the presence of royalty. I live there and I could’ve sworn I seen you driving around
Hah You are too kind! If you ever find yourself near Urbana hit me up. We can go grab some lunch of something.
@@JWangvlogs definitely. Hey got instagram or somewhere so we can keep in touch
@@Stephens1243 Facebook
James wang
We never hadf coach to goto a feild trip it was a school bus
Jim Travelling to Sue Saint Marie Ont on Greyhound with rest stop Food was expensive at time so I followed the driver to greasy spoon Food was good and at right price Depend on the professionals j
Isn't that the same school you delivered supplies to for Christmas a couple years ago?
Hey you have a great memory. Yes it is the same school.
What do you use that pickup truck for?
Daily driver, off roading. Hauling wood for building stuff...