Every seat sold out | Sunday Line Run Chicago Suburbs to Champaign IL

[@asmith1340]

Love that you added yourself as owner on the website finally. Hope to see more info on the change.

[@richardmoore2590]

James my friend, I am delighted that as owner of the company you still drive and do videos. You definitely seem to still be as friendly and down to earth as when you were a driver. Owning the company hasn’t changed you at all. I’m rambling, peace and blessings🙏

[@johnsmith-wd5sq]

Sam is just Adorable! So is that Coach Driver! Congratulations on Being the Boss James! You are Truely a Class Act!

[@charlescorey184]

Loved the video. Loved seeing your lovely family and seeing Sam the loader. Congrats again as the new owner and the fact that u are "hands on" and taking time with your passenger/customers and daily operations. Love it also that u are employing college students as part of the operation. Sam is a great ambassador for your business. We all love seeing her each semester. Thanks for posting!

[@LegoWormNoah101]

The music was absolutely a vibe, especially the last track; probably the best thing of this trip after the calm considerate passengers!

[@Azdude801]

This is the type of driver every transportation company needs.

[@MauriceKingpin]

The ending was the best part for me. "If you're watching this, you are a part of the motorcoach world." All the best to you James as the owner. I do enjoy the videos on both channels. Keep up the awesome work. Looking forward to the next video.

[@wtt8914]

So Awesome to see your family be part of your work-life. I think it's important for your kids to see what their parents are passionate for and what helps pay the bills and put food on the table. Love Mama's plugged for the channel in the end.

[@barbkeil-burton6894]

Hi James & Family, What a Wonderful Trip..thanks for taking us all along!! Wow 76 yesterday...here the high was only 62 & today still kinda cool even thou they say 70..probably not till 4pm. We're doing a garage sale all last week & up to Wednesday. Glad you had a Great Trip!!😊

[@daku911]

It's incredible to see a happy operator and content passengers. Warp speed James.

[@markab5019]

I drove for a Wisconsin charter company for 6 yrs and really miss it. Your videos help!

[@danielkuhl9209]

Great seeing you back on the road! Thanks for taking us with you. It is amazing how much traffic there is between the Chicago area and Champaign/Urbana. When I was a conductor for Amtrak between Chicago and Carbondale via Champaign, Friday and Sunday were always busy. Leaving Chicago southbound on Sunday or Champaign northbound on Friday with almost 400 passengers and only two of us to take tickets were always fun. Looking forward to more content!

[@fabianabbott3081]

Thanks for taking us along. I used to be a Greyhound driver out of Los Angeles Terminal, it's nice to see how the charter bus companies operate. 😊

[@moose9784]

Thanks for the ride, James! All the best to you, your family, and your coworkers.

[@eddycamara5748]

Hi J,Wang it’s been over4 years since I retired from motor coach driver, see you operate the 2016 j4500 gives me great pleasure and brings back many memories on the road keep on trucken👍🏿

[@thomasmcmanus6575]

Thx James for the cool video. Keep them coming. Be safe out there . God bless .

[@michaelgrant4068]

I love you, and you videos make my day! I always wish you safe travels.

[@Samanthareneeheart1]

It was nice to see this, James. A quick, easy local run anything to get some drive time in.

[@spmj1251]

Even though you are new owner i like the fact you're on the road and not stuck behind the desk all day☺️

[@Toyota0000]

Looks like a very supportive family 😁. I enjoy the videos. I start CDL School tomorrow

[@DisneyQuidam]

Love seeing your wife and family with you!

[@chatrkat]

Thank you for the no charge ride along today Operator Wang.. I’ve made many similar trips to Champagne and back, but never in a beautiful modern 45’ coach, with a first class professional team. ~ Very well produced video, high quality all the way. Oh one last thing, please point me to the car rental agency, I need to get back home now.

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

James is doing an amazing job! Proud of you becoming the owner! Love your video's! Youre gonna do great work!

[@7836andrew]

Hi there, I've watched a lot of your great videos but never have commented. I've been a bus driver for 30 years and love it. I drove for Village Tours for a spell and used a Blue Parrot 650, detachable ear piece (great for when I'm not bus driving)! Grrrrrreat choice, stay safe!!

[@JWangvlogs]

Hey always nice to see a fellow coach operator comment. Village is a good company with great people. Thanks for writing. I enjoyed the blue parrot headset actually it was much nicer than my ear piece.

[@hydranation5668]

I love the announcement! It was definitely a step of service that is needed. If makes the guest feel comfortable! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK to you and your entire team

[@chihauhsiung1034]

what a cool trips my Friends boss James great views.

[@Simo-t6y]

This is a wonderful trip 😎 Amazing safe driving 👍

[@richcibelli1445]

Good to see you behind the wheel J. Continued Sucess!

[@trussell8510]

Your videos always make me smile.

[@JWangvlogs]

Aww thank you. Kinda made my eyes watery with that one.. 😊

[@silversides2011]

James Wang the professional Motorcoach operator. Great job James I enjoyed the ride.

[@yitznewton]

"If you are watching this, you are part of the Motorcoach World" - epic!!

[@danokerr9929]

The sheer amount of pride I see is amazing. Taking care of the customer and making sure the equipment is safe and ready to travel is always amazing. All my trips with Wisconsin coach lines you never once seen a driver pre trip and check the coach over… shocking when you are playing with peoples lives

[@leonardquirk2406]

As a 2 million mile trucker…I always used the cheap blue parrot. I still use mine even if I am retired. It is the #1 used by truckers. Has about a 65 ft range..

[@Kld4402]

Thanks for bringing us a along!

[@jeffthompson4911]

Another great video/vlog from James Wang................thanks Mr. James Wang, you are the best

[@jeffthompson4911]

James, I do feel honored to be part of the MotorcoachWorld as your wife stated, that was great her saying that for you.....................thank you

[@rickvandusen9271]

Driver’s pro-tip for eating McD: After picking up the sandwich, use both pinkies to hook the box in the fold, holding it under your sandwich as a “drip-pan”.

[@michaelgreen9484]

You did an awesome pre-trip, I wish more CDL drivers took this much time to do an inspection of their bus.

[@MalxzoGaming]

James love to see the hard work pays off for you the best KZbinr 🔥.

[@MNtown98]

Congrats on becoming the owner! Would love to see another Illinois football video without Covid Really enjoy your videos

[@Brady-Diderrich]

Woke up this morning and saw your video was 👍 👌 great.

[@brendaryan306]

The same problem at my local McD's, no one to take your order. They do have a kiosk, but it still takes a long time. Fortunately, we have drive-thru coffee like Starbucks

[@hartlanddetailer5670]

James, Congrats on your ownership, wish you all the best!!!

[@danielfwu5277]

Really enjoyed the bus trip video and some food vlog! Will have to try that chicken big mac. Looks good!

[@Edward-o4q]

Be safe out there and God bless you

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

Thanks for taking us along ❤

[@JamesMasterPlaster]

Hay very cool video really enjoyed the whole show, thanks 🤗🤺🏋️‍♀️👍☦️

[@pourquoiunidentifiant]

another exceptionnal video ! thanks James !

[@donaldfoley7581]

Motor Coach Industries headquarters used to be at 1700 E Golf Rd, directly across from the north side of Woodfield Mall. From 2001 to 2011 I would often look out the windows of our office and watch coaches, usually MCIs, picking up and dropping off passengers. As James was ending his drive down in Champaign, it was on streets I remember from my time at the University of Illinois over fifty years ago. Thanks for the memories.

[@richardlindor1960]

Thats awesome to see that even at the highest level in your career, its nice to see as an the owner your still behind the wheel. I love my blue parrot, I use it every bus trip 😁😁. I hope one day I can come visit you and your company!!

[@paulbergen9114]

For the CEO to do a line haul run you certainly will keep a pulse on the operation. A friend of mine was used to short and easy charters at Badger Bus and every now and then he gets squeezed in to doing a Sunday night trip from Milwaukee to Madison to carry all the UW students back. He always said that was like the real wake up call to all those trips when he was just starting out. Too bad you don't have a clone as we need a new Director of Transportation at our Transit System. Conflicting stories as to how the vacancy occurred but she sent in a picture of herself and an RV saying she's starting the next part of her journey in life. It also is just before budget time. Glad to see the family enjoyed the Sunday Drive

[@alainthibault184]

Amazing trip, and the coaches are nice

[@katherinerice7921]

Another great video! So cool for me to get a look at the suburbs of a huge American city like Chicago! Great to see you still on the road when you get the opportunity! All the best once again from Adelaide Australia!

[@JWangvlogs]

@@katherinerice7921 hey Katherine! Always good to see your name on the comments list. Thank you so much. You will have to pry that steering wheel away from me by force. I Hope that I'm never in a position where I can no longer get behind the wheel of a coach and hit the road..

[@katherinerice7921]

@@JWangvlogs thank you James! I hope you keep on driving and making videos for a long time yet! Your Wife's comment at the end was great!, still feel like I belong, even though I no longer drive!

[@joshuahill6153]

Every successful company I have seen has had the owner/manager drive inconspicuously. 1. Because there is a driver shortage. 2. Because they love driving 3. Operational overview from the perspective of a driver.

[@johnjkiwi7818]

Great video James!. In New Zealand drivers of long distance coaches usually have to load passenger's luggage by themselves. If he or she is lucky, a helpful passenger may assist the driver with the luggage. If the coach is full, this could take considerable time leading to delays, shortening or bypassing refreshment stops and late arrival times.

[@hartlanddetailer5670]

Yes, most of the time we load our own luggage, but some of the time, on our extra schedule runs, we have assistance.

[@chrismckellar9350]

Need baggage loaders and sometime a check in person in Auckland, Hamilton, Taupo, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Most driver's prefer to do baggage loading themselves, as the bags are positioned to where the stop's will be on route.

[@Opinionatedguy1989]

At least you have loaders following you. When I rode the greyhound between 2006-2018, drivers had to load themselves. They only had loaders at the major terminals, but they had to take the tickets themselves. I guess the girls wanted their daddy time, but you had to work, so it's a family ride along.

[@JWangvlogs]

@@Opinionatedguy1989 yeah when our line runs started getting busy and popular, I was the first and only loader that the company had. I went out there for 18-hour days to help drivers load their luggage so that they didn't have to. Then I got way too busy for just me and I started recruiting loading teams.. today we have a whole system of loaders checkers and drivers running about

[@user-TheresaMarie59]

I remember Woodfield Mall used to be the largest mall...but that was like 40 years ago. I am sooo old! Lol

[@truckingwithgerald7532]

You are very professional and seem to enjoy your job and conduct yourself well .Unlike the greyhound, drivers who all seem miserable and hate where they work

[@realrico02]

My motivation to continue to grow in this industry!

[@L4teSh1ft]

I love my Plantronics Voyager. I don't like the feeling of head gear you get from bigger Bluetooth setups. Regularly forget I'm even wearing something in my ear with the Voyager.

[@JWangvlogs]

To each their own. I'm glad it works out for you

[@sgbradley16]

You’re great as always! ❤❤❤

[@JWangvlogs]

@@sgbradley16 thank you! Apparently the kind words

[@JOYR1234]

the B 450 XT is the best, I use it all the time and it helps me because people can hear me better and, I drove a truck for 30 yrs

[@yitznewton]

One thing I've noticed on charters, schools and camps are always late for the loading time, and seniors groups are always super early. If I get there early to a pickup, we often end up leaving at or even before the time I'm supposed to start loading.

[@DanielPenkoff-mw1sb]

I just tried the Chicken Big Mac...very tasty! Stay safe, James. Benton Harbor, Michigan.

[@limingchen4455]

Love your outfit look like pilots❤

[@erichill1230]

Very Nice Video and Very Nice and please be safe out there And Happy and please Keep making hem

[@korhing1066]

You Sir Are A Professional in Every Aspect of Your Attention to Detail ! I am a New Subscriber Your Editing is Superb !

[@JWangvlogs]

@@korhing1066 thank you for your kind words

[@user-TheresaMarie59]

You be jammin, James !Love the music that you choose! I am homesick for that area. Is your family going with you on the big trip? Bon Appétit!

[@JWangvlogs]

Thank you Theresa! No unfortunately they are not. They have school lol

[@RideswithChuck]

Had I known that you were going to be in Downers Grove I would have stopped by to say Hi!

[@mrAhollandjr]

Ditto for Oakbrook or Downers Grove

[@crabbymilton390]

So James, what do you look for when you hit the tires with that club? McDONALDS coffee. You would be better off just brewing it at the house and putting in a thermos. That way you know it’s good. Or on board coffee maker next time you order buses.😀

[@JWangvlogs]

If there is air in the tire, the tire thumper will bounce easily and make a loud, sharp thud; and if the tire is flat (no air) it will not bounce much and will give a sound like a dull thud when it is smacked.

[@FalconProductions_]

Always passed the Peoria charter busses on the way down to school, loved trying to race them

[@marcusbean6003]

When it comes to McDonalds, I always use the mobile app. Not only for points or free food items, but it makes stopping by in a bus a quick in and out. If I know of a place I can order ahead, I always try to do that. For the sports trips, I end up DoorDashing to the bus. You never know how much time you have until you have to do the next thing, or your group shows up, lol

[@JWangvlogs]

@@marcusbean6003 You know I should look into that. I don't eat at McDonald's a lot so I never have been motivated to get the app. But that might come in handy for future bus trips..

[@mls515]

Agreed. I have reservations about installing any app, but the McDonald's app is essential.

[@marcusbean6003]

@mls515 I honestly had reservations about getting it, too, until I became a bus driver, then it made sense lol

[@HeCoversMe]

@@JWangvlogsyep the app is a must have😅. Congrats James hope to bump into you on my route someday

[@joeyredmon]

You will like the parrot. I have one. I don’t leave it on my head all the time. It will cause the ear to get warm.

[@RAD1981-gg2ez]

Great video, as always. Request: more Tourrider videos. By the way, LOVE the black Van Hool. Please include it on some video. Pretty please???!!! Be safe out threre. Tootles!

[@Cancare14]

It’s great to see the owner of the company out driving.

[@bryantis131]

So cool love this vid

[@jimkontos4221]

As a truck driver it's hard to find parking sometimes to get something to eat

[@hartlanddetailer5670]

I can relate to that as a motorcoach driver. Some lots restrict truck parking, but that is one advantage being a motorcoach driver, except size of lots. I look for Malls or Large shopping centers for food, because of parkings.

[@crabbymilton390]

James you should have scared them and told them they were secretly drafted and you were taking them to Great Lakes. Does PCC do that or some other operator? Great video James and thanks for the ride.

[@Hurst6969]

Amazing to see a driver actually carring about the pre-departure inspection of the bus Obviously realizes that he is, LITERALLY, responsible for the safety of the passengers ! How every sad what happened to Rantoul Il when Changure closed. Property owners lost all they had overnight

[@crabbymilton390]

There’s a really nice restaurant just NW of the mall. WEBER GRILL. They have nice ribs. I used to stop there after going to a CUBS game at WRIGLEY since PACE used to have a shuttle that would pick up near WOODFIELD. I lost interest in sports several years ago but I should go back to WEBER GRILL someday.

[@football11248]

I'm guessing your pretty happy of a full bus on a line run as owner of Peoria Charter.

[@thembones1895]

Hah i would enjoy seeing passenger reactions if they found out you were the company owner as you said bye. "what a great ride James, thanks. Tell your boss we had a very good experience" "..I am the boss."

[@JWangvlogs]

@@thembones1895 lol 🤣 that would be a funny skit. But truth of the matter is, I never ever tell my passengers that I am anything but a driver. I don't want them to know or treat me any differently. And I don't want any advantages or disadvantages while I am providing service to customers of the company. This way it allows me to see certain things that I would otherwise not be able to see that may help me make decisions on how to better help the drivers and staff.

[@ryanhutchinson9657]

⁠@@JWangvlogsI really enjoy watching your bus videos on your KZbin channel

[@lorenzolocatelirossi]

Dedicated 100% it’s a pleasure

[@CS-zw1ch]

I think i passed you rolling down the road . Use them turn signals 👍

[@JWangvlogs]

I do use my signals.. every time. Did you notice somewhere where I didn't?

[@CS-zw1ch]

@ not you , many other bus company’s just speed down the road and signals are optional .

[@JWangvlogs]

@@CS-zw1ch oh ok I thought I had forgotten to use it somewhere in the video lol 🤣. Thanks man.

[@ntrains21]

James as always good video Man

[@wicky201]

You're supposed to have coffee on the way TO work and before pre-trip. C'mon James, get it together!!😂

[@JWangvlogs]

LOL! Good point!

[@blakedavis3932]

Great video James! How was the chicken Big Mac!?

[@damnimloomin]

I love the mcchicken add macsauce. I bet it would be better with mayo.

[@ShawnMichaelMiner1992]

Nice video buddy James Wong How are you doing enjoy your Halloween on Thursday

[@blueeagletravelers1077]

That's announcement was like on an airplane. Good job James

[@ParkerPlaza]

Professsional bus driver. That's what counts.

[@jarrellbabb1344]

When drove for Star Shuttle and Charter I drove Houston to University of Texas Sunday Run.

[@mls515]

I can't wear any in-ear headphones for any length of time due to discomfort. I like a set of AfterShokz bone conduction headphones I have. Music is maybe FM quality, but good for audio books and podcasts. They're really meant for jogging and bicycling where you need to keep a sense of the traffic around you. The ear canal is totally unobstructed.

[@Newberntrains]

The blue parrott served me well as an OTR driver for years id avoid the rand mcnally ones it didnt last as long

[@pigletshut]

Amen my ClearDryve 200 was replaced under warranty at around the 1yr mark for failed Bluetooth. The replacement have been fine since. I have still yet to figure out how to take it apart for eventual battery replacement, and its ANC slide switch is already loose from wear.

[@Tysonkennedy4ya]

But james it looked like you were in the secret service 😂

[@JWangvlogs]

lol!

[@alainthibault184]

I did try the Chicken Big Mac in canada 🇨🇦 it was around for a limited time. They used a different kind of chicken patty

[@JWangvlogs]

@@alainthibault184 yeah it was a giant chicken nugget basically. It was breaded exactly like the nuggets were.

[@alainthibault184]

@JWangvlogs it was still good

[@user-TheresaMarie59]

I have 3 masters degrees...drove the biggest U Haul truck from Chicago to Pittsburgh...but am 60 ...am I hired? Lol

[@JWangvlogs]

We are always looking for drivers with skills and are well rounded. If you live in the area and want to drive, go to our website and fill out an app

[@Bus4025]

James, I use a similar headset. I brought the Blue Tiger, those kind work great, FYI. How is the Chicken Big Mac? You better lay off that McDonald's don't you ain't going to fit through that J door.😂

[@stanpatterson5033]

James experiences a Chicken-Mac Attack, and not only survives it, but gives us the play-by-play right through the game ! James, what is the tare, or unladen weight (but fully fueled) of your coaches, as spec'd for PCC Company? Of course, congrats on becoming CEO, and owner!! May things go well for you and Peoria Charter Coach Company. Hopefully, there will never be another step back like what happened in 2019, 2020. If James has got this, PCC Co. is in good hands in the Motorcoach World !

[@talltrucker2682]

How difficult is it for a truck driver with 29 years experience get a job driving a charter bus? Enjoy your content and channel.

[@JWangvlogs]

Shouldn't be too difficult. If the interview goes well, you would still have to go through our 4 week training. It's paid training and there would be class room and over the road portions. Feel free to apply. Peoriacharter.com

[@leonardovalladares4315]

Whats u order at that mcdeez here in socal or anywhere in cali would be double the price chicken big mac large ice coffee be 16 to 18 dollar lol

[@JWangvlogs]

Oh man.... Yeah I could not live out there lol

[@leonardovalladares4315]

@@JWangvlogs it beautiful but expensive blame politicians. Im happy for you your next journey being ceo and owner of peoria charters going to watch all vids that u make