Team Trailways expands again – Bus Supply Charters, Inc. (BSCI), DBA, Mississippi Trailways
– is not just expanding the group’s network of independent motor coach
operators across the continent. It’s also closing an important service
link along America’s third coast, as companies in all states along the
Gulf now fly Trailways’ famous—Big Red colors.
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“Mississippi Trailways’ decision to ride with us means we have
important team links in Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and
Florida,” said Trailways president/CEO Gale Ellsworth. “Our network is
now fully connected along the Gulf coast, and this strengthens its
fabric, as we cooperate to build business opportunities and back one
another with road services when needed.”
Keith Sanders, president of Mississippi Trailways, said he looks forward to working with fellow Team Trailways companies.
“We know the brand will help us generate business through its
network, especially in slower winter months,” he said. “We’re delighted
to add a Mississippi member to Team Trailways!”
Sanders said his company is based in two small-towns, Madison and
McComb, MS, but the locations are strategic because they’re about a 100
miles from both Baton Rouge and New Orleans and not far for Jackson, MS.
“We’re even closer to Jackson,” he said, “and we do most of our
business in those three cities.” New Orleans convention business is one
market they would like to expand, he said.
Sanders’ business partner and wife Karen Sanders serves on the
American Bus Association Board of Directors and both manage their
company fleet that consists of 15 full-sized motorcoaches.
The couple launched transportation services in 1986 with one bus and a
jazz band road touring contract from Preservation Hall in New Orleans.
Since those days, the company has acquired two new coaches a year, and
seen its tour and travel business grow along with the fleet, mostly with
church and school groups. Clients go to destinations like Branson, San
Antonio, or occasionally longer haul trips east and west. Military troop
transport has also been in their charter business repertoire.
