I am 83 and a retired Greyhound driver from way back, I hired on in Los angeles in 1967, drove the old silversides no power steering, my favourite was the scenic cruiser PD4501 but I love the MC6 that did not pass for operation on the intersate as it was too wide, you guys have it made today with coaches like the Prevost, wish we had equipment like that when I was driving, when we got to our destination we new we just did a hard days work, good luck in your career and drive safely, I did , and won awards for all my years driving and that was almost 30 years.
I'm an old Greyhound head from days back when I rode as a child in southern Louisiana and southeast Texas. Rode to LA twice, 1972 and 1977. Would you share some of the runs you held down at Greyhound. Thanks.
@@thegodblogger3812 I drove out of San Diego for my first few years then out of Los Angeles from the early 70s till 1989 where I drove from Flagstaff to San Bernardino, I drove most of my time out of LA to Las Vegas through the late 70s and 80s I also drove a run out of Indio to Tucson Az leaving at 2:00am and arriving around 8:00am, It was a great career I even had my own tour business and booked tours to Las Vegas which I drove. but alas it all went to hell in a handbasket 5 years before i was eligible to retire as we went on strike for the entire 5 years in 1990, I was working Flagstaff at the time, when the strike was over I took my retirement so never went back, thank goodness for my Greyhound pension.
@thegoodblogger3812. I am a retired Greyhound driver from Australia. I worked for Greyhound for nine and a half years, and got made redundant due to Covid 19 when I was 76 years old. You like Greyhound stories, I have a million of them. One that I remember well was a night run I was doing from Brisbane, destination Sydney. An old guy ( much older than me ) sat behind me . We didn’t have cages around the driver in Australia. He started chatting to me, and we got talking about all sorts of things. He said he was going to Melbourne. He said he worked for Massey Furgeson tractors. I was interested in that because when I was 12 I drove a MF tractor from Ballandean to Guyra about 5 miles to pump water from the creek into a truck. I loved that drive. The old guy knew everything about tractors and could still quote the part numbers of everything on the tractor. A few hours into the trip I got a call from operations asking me if I had a certain gentleman on my coach. I asked him if that was his name and he said no. Also that name was not on my manifest. He had dinner with me at our meal break and I really enjoyed his company and he was loving the trip. Being night time everybody else was asleep on the coach, so me and my old mate just kept chatting, which passed the time and was keeping me alert. I ended my shift at round midnight at Nambucca Heads, handing over to the relief driver. I said goodbye to my new found mate and went to bed in the motel across the road. Next morning when I called operations to see if my coach from Sydney to Brisbane was on time they told me the following. The old guy from the night before was indeed the guy they asked me about the night before. Operations told me he had escaped from a secure dementia old age home. He had been missing for some time and his family were frantic. There was an all points police bulletin put out on him and they were searching trains, boats planes and interstate coaches. The police were waiting for the coach when it arrived in Sydney, where he was taken into custody. I had no idea he had dementia, he seemed just like a perfectly normal old man. He had such an enjoyable time on that coach that I was happy he made it to Sydney but sad he never got to Melbourne. Like I said in the beginning Greyhound coach drivers have a million stories, I could go on for hours.
@@murraycharters6102 Intersting story, I don't think Greyhound Australia was the same company I worked for, I have a million storys could write a book but I don't think many people except drivers would be interested.
Ronald Massey what do you think about the Prevost, and the MCI coaches they use today. Most retired Greyhound drivers say the GM 4104's was a real bus. Why do they say that? Do you ever drive them? PD 4501 had engine problems did you experience that?
I trained with Greyhound back in 1981. Classes were held at a motel on the Baltimore Washington Parkway in Maryland. (I was using sick time from my job as a Baltimore public School Security Officer). We were training on standard shift buses. During classroom training and over-the-road training, we were advised that after graduation, we would not be assigned steady work as a driver. Instead we were told that we would be "plugging the board" (On call) for at least two years. However I learned that drivers would be on call for at least five years. So after careful consideration, I decided to not report for further training and return to the security job, since I had a new car note and rent to pay. I did stay at Greyhound long enough to get my bus operator's license which worked out beautifully because weeks later, I was hired as a New York City (MABSTOA) Transit Bus Operator. Retired in 2011 after 30 years.
I'm brand new to your channel, so bear with me with the questions that are coming; Why isn't Greyhound using ELD's? Or, are those paper logs only for Training Purposes? What is the heavy lifting requirement for all bus drivers there? For example, 100 Pounds, 150 Lbs, Etc? How much time off do you get per week? Do they offer sick leave there? Are there any stipulations for severe weather conditions, etc? In other words, are you forced to drive in Bad Weather, Etc? Thanks in advance for any feedback. Stay safe out there, Driver. Peace.♥
hello and thanks for watching ... * yes the paper logs are just for training they just want to make sure every knows how to do it on paper. * I think the heavy lifting was like 80 pounds.
* It is full time hours and most times a little bit over just depending on your location , the amount of drivers and how many runs leave from that location daily. *You are garneted 2 off days. *Yes you can get sick leave. *For there is severe weather they don't want you to drive in it if you fell its unsafe so all you have to do is call it in. and you will not have any issues. They want everyone to get to there location safely. i hope that helped you out. If you Have any more questions fell free to ask me.
🌺Been loving Greyhound since I was a child…I am a young 70 now…CONGRATULATIONS, be safe and enjoy your new job!!! 🤗. I love seeing my drivers! I remember when Blacks were not allowed to drive for Greyhound. Times have really changed. I used to want to drive one…🤗. Looking forward to seeing you guys on the roads!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
I got an offer. I showed up and I came correct, dressed in business attire, and it was another dude from NY, and he looked like he was about to move a couch. They’re trying to fill spots for a Jan. 7, 2024 class. It’s up in the air where it’s going to be, either Dallas, TX or ATL, and they’re trying to condense it a 5 week training course into 9 days. 😮 I was looking like, how is that going to work? But, I believe they’re desperate, imo, to fill spots to have a strong extra board driver pool here in ATL. So, I wanted to ask, you get a stipend, but what about base pay? Bills don’t stop. Whether you’re training for 9 days or 2 weeks. The company is making major changes for 2024. Easy interview.
@@unrulyrobb. - base pay during phase 2, correct? I’m just trying to be clear. I’m watching your videos right now. How do you like it? I used to work for greyhound back in the early 2000s. I was hired in as a ticket agent, then I was moved to baggage handling, then I was promoted to greeter. Being a driver is a full circle moment for me. Best job I ever had! I had a ball! We used to have fun out of Detroit terminal. It’s like coming home for me. But their trying to save money, by downsizing. I’m watching your videos and greyhound kicking out mad paper to train folks. But, I came across your videos by typing in greyhound training videos.
@@kenwigginsii6065 I think it was 100 a day and you get the first pay when you start class for that first week. But it may be different in other locations so if you have bills to pay make sure you not behind on anything because it will be the pay for that 2 weeks of training.
Your room is right down the hall but you were late, messing it up for everybody!😂 You are training for a job driving Greyhound! You don't think punctuality is critical?! Smh🤦🏾♀️
Dammmm they b treating y’all well , Good food room hotel I want to kno do they give you a route how long is the training for ?? How many weeks do y’all bid on route , meaning once’s you got the route it’s yours . Also do they certify u there or do y’all got to go to the dmv?? Meaning do they hve they own dmv instructor there or do you got to get certified only at the dmv .. ?? Also what the pay
Can you update us? How's it going? What's it like? I've applied, gotten an email and a voice-mail but when I try to follow-up I can't get through. What was your application experience like. I mean from application to actually getting to orientation?
What’s sup brother I’m from NYC currently in Greyhound school out in east coast regional training spot at Atlantic City, New Jersey ; on my day 10th almost done with phase 2. Any update on your experience with phase 3? I know you had to have seconds thoughts throughout this entire experience lol just want to hear more from your experience. Much love & hope you’re safe!
Phase 3 will be all driving. You basically will be learning all of you guys stops out of your terminal. So you will be with an instructor and they will show you the proper way to make your stops in each location. And the routes you will take to get there.
I Went Through Greyhounds Driver Training School, 3 Weeks Classroom, 3 Weeks On The Road With A Experience Driver Not A Easy Course, Many Failed Out, I Went Became A Second Seat Driver, When Needed, Bad Side Your On Call, They Call You From Dallas Despatch, Hours Notice, Sometimes One-Two Weeks No Work
I start training on September 10th in Atlanta. After passing training and becoming officially hired, how long does it take for health insurance to become effective? Thanks!
@@unrulyrobb. I'm in Jackson,Ms and the greyhound here closed down now the closest one is Memphis,Tn so I was trying to find out did they have recruiters and if so was it a number I could call I'm driving semis now but I wanna do something different now
@@brownsugarcoffee1 they called me for an interview then when I told them I had my class A license they told me to get my passenger endorsement and call them back and like 5 minutes later they emailed me that they wasn't going to move forward with me so I'm just go get a regional job
I am 83 and a retired Greyhound driver from way back, I hired on in Los angeles in 1967, drove the old silversides no power steering, my favourite was the scenic cruiser PD4501 but I love the MC6 that did not pass for operation on the intersate as it was too wide, you guys have it made today with coaches like the Prevost, wish we had equipment like that when I was driving, when we got to our destination we new we just did a hard days work, good luck in your career and drive safely, I did , and won awards for all my years driving and that was almost 30 years.
I'm an old Greyhound head from days back when I rode as a child in southern Louisiana and southeast Texas. Rode to LA twice, 1972 and 1977. Would you share some of the runs you held down at Greyhound. Thanks.
@@thegodblogger3812 I drove out of San Diego for my first few years then out of Los Angeles from the early 70s till 1989 where I drove from Flagstaff to San Bernardino, I drove most of my time out of LA to Las Vegas through the late 70s and 80s I also drove a run out of Indio to Tucson Az leaving at 2:00am and arriving around 8:00am, It was a great career I even had my own tour business and booked tours to Las Vegas which I drove. but alas it all went to hell in a handbasket 5 years before i was eligible to retire as we went on strike for the entire 5 years in 1990, I was working Flagstaff at the time, when the strike was over I took my retirement so never went back, thank goodness for my Greyhound pension.
@thegoodblogger3812. I am a retired Greyhound driver from Australia. I worked for Greyhound for nine and a half years, and got made redundant due to Covid 19 when I was 76 years old.
You like Greyhound stories, I have a million of them.
One that I remember well was a night run I was doing from Brisbane, destination Sydney.
An old guy ( much older than me ) sat behind me . We didn’t have cages around the driver in Australia. He started chatting to me, and we got talking about all sorts of things.
He said he was going to Melbourne.
He said he worked for Massey Furgeson tractors. I was interested in that because when I was 12 I drove a MF tractor from Ballandean to Guyra about 5 miles to pump water from the creek into a truck. I loved that drive.
The old guy knew everything about tractors and could still quote the part numbers of everything on the tractor.
A few hours into the trip I got a call from operations asking me if I had a certain gentleman on my coach. I asked him if that was his name and he said no. Also that name was not on my manifest.
He had dinner with me at our meal break and I really enjoyed his company and he was loving the trip.
Being night time everybody else was asleep on the coach, so me and my old mate just kept chatting, which passed the time and was keeping me alert.
I ended my shift at round midnight at Nambucca Heads, handing over to the relief driver.
I said goodbye to my new found mate and went to bed in the motel across the road.
Next morning when I called operations to see if my coach from Sydney to Brisbane was on time they told me the following.
The old guy from the night before was indeed the guy they asked me about the night before.
Operations told me he had escaped from a secure dementia old age home. He had been missing for some time and his family were frantic.
There was an all points police bulletin put out on him and they were searching trains, boats planes and interstate coaches.
The police were waiting for the coach when it arrived in Sydney, where he was taken into custody.
I had no idea he had dementia, he seemed just like a perfectly normal old man.
He had such an enjoyable time on that coach that I was happy he made it to Sydney but sad he never got to Melbourne.
Like I said in the beginning Greyhound coach drivers have a million stories, I could go on for hours.
@@murraycharters6102 Intersting story, I don't think Greyhound Australia was the same company I worked for, I have a million storys could write a book but I don't think many people except drivers would be interested.
Ronald Massey what do you think about the Prevost, and the MCI coaches they use today. Most retired Greyhound drivers say the
GM 4104's was a real bus. Why do they say that? Do you ever drive them? PD 4501 had engine problems did you experience that?
I trained with Greyhound back in 1981. Classes were held at a motel on the Baltimore Washington Parkway in Maryland. (I was using sick time from my job as a Baltimore public School Security Officer). We were training on standard shift buses. During classroom training and over-the-road training, we were advised that after graduation, we would not be assigned steady work as a driver. Instead we were told that we would be "plugging the board" (On call) for at least two years. However I learned that drivers would be on call for at least five years. So after careful consideration, I decided to not report for further training and return to the security job, since I had a new car note and rent to pay. I did stay at Greyhound long enough to get my bus operator's license which worked out beautifully because weeks later, I was hired as a New York City (MABSTOA) Transit Bus Operator. Retired in 2011 after 30 years.
Cool brother, never seen this side of CDL driving.
I'm brand new to your channel, so bear with me with the questions that are coming; Why isn't Greyhound using ELD's? Or, are those paper logs only for Training Purposes? What is the heavy lifting requirement for all bus drivers there? For example, 100 Pounds, 150 Lbs, Etc? How much time off do you get per week? Do they offer sick leave there? Are there any stipulations for severe weather conditions, etc? In other words, are you forced to drive in Bad Weather, Etc? Thanks in advance for any feedback. Stay safe out there, Driver. Peace.♥
hello and thanks for watching ...
* yes the paper logs are just for training they just want to make sure every knows how to do it on paper.
* I think the heavy lifting was like 80 pounds.
* It is full time hours and most times a little bit over just depending on your location , the amount of drivers and how many runs leave from that location daily.
*You are garneted 2 off days.
*Yes you can get sick leave.
*For there is severe weather they don't want you to drive in it if you fell its unsafe so all you have to do is call it in. and you will not have any issues. They want everyone to get to there location safely.
i hope that helped you out. If you Have any more questions fell free to ask me.
🌺Been loving Greyhound since I was a child…I am a young 70 now…CONGRATULATIONS, be safe and enjoy your new job!!! 🤗. I love seeing my drivers! I remember when Blacks were not allowed to drive for Greyhound. Times have really changed. I used to want to drive one…🤗. Looking forward to seeing you guys on the roads!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
No white bus drivers why?
I got an offer. I showed up and I came correct, dressed in business attire, and it was another dude from NY, and he looked like he was about to move a couch. They’re trying to fill spots for a Jan. 7, 2024 class. It’s up in the air where it’s going to be, either Dallas, TX or ATL, and they’re trying to condense it a 5 week training course into 9 days. 😮 I was looking like, how is that going to work? But, I believe they’re desperate, imo, to fill spots to have a strong extra board driver pool here in ATL. So, I wanted to ask, you get a stipend, but what about base pay? Bills don’t stop. Whether you’re training for 9 days or 2 weeks. The company is making major changes for 2024. Easy interview.
Ok yeah you get paid for training… it should be 2 weeks
@@unrulyrobb. - base pay during phase 2, correct? I’m just trying to be clear. I’m watching your videos right now. How do you like it? I used to work for greyhound back in the early 2000s. I was hired in as a ticket agent, then I was moved to baggage handling, then I was promoted to greeter. Being a driver is a full circle moment for me. Best job I ever had! I had a ball! We used to have fun out of Detroit terminal. It’s like coming home for me. But their trying to save money, by downsizing. I’m watching your videos and greyhound kicking out mad paper to train folks. But, I came across your videos by typing in greyhound training videos.
@@kenwigginsii6065 I think it was 100 a day and you get the first pay when you start class for that first week. But it may be different in other locations so if you have bills to pay make sure you not behind on anything because it will be the pay for that 2 weeks of training.
@@unrulyrobb. Word. Appreciate your work on your videos. I’m definitely using them to be prepared.
@@kenwigginsii6065 make sure to like them as well so more people can see them.. it helps the algorithm 🙏🏽
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Not too shabby
Thanks
@@unrulyrobb.Do you still go through this training if you ha e your CDL already?
@@nhazz973 yes because they want you to do it the Greyhound way.
Do you know the disqualifying factors of background checks? Anything that will automatically disqualify you from a driver position?
@@nhazz973 I would guess having a criminal record or felling the drug test
Maaaan, they feed a man good!!! that meal would have made the day.
Your room is right down the hall but you were late, messing it up for everybody!😂
You are training for a job driving Greyhound! You don't think punctuality is critical?! Smh🤦🏾♀️
I was saying the same thing. Like how are you late
@@unrulyrobb. 😆
I like the white shirts for the uniform. I wish they had euphlets on them. Who wears the blue uniforms?
Dammmm they b treating y’all well , Good food room hotel I want to kno do they give you a route how long is the training for ?? How many weeks do y’all bid on route , meaning once’s you got the route it’s yours . Also do they certify u there or do y’all got to go to the dmv?? Meaning do they hve they own dmv instructor there or do you got to get certified only at the dmv .. ?? Also what the pay
Can you update us? How's it going? What's it like? I've applied, gotten an email and a voice-mail but when I try to follow-up I can't get through. What was your application experience like. I mean from application to actually getting to orientation?
Where did the training take place?
What’s sup brother I’m from NYC currently in Greyhound school out in east coast regional training spot at Atlantic City, New Jersey ; on my day 10th almost done with phase 2. Any update on your experience with phase 3? I know you had to have seconds thoughts throughout this entire experience lol just want to hear more from your experience. Much love & hope you’re safe!
Phase 3 will be all driving. You basically will be learning all of you guys stops out of your terminal. So you will be with an instructor and they will show you the proper way to make your stops in each location. And the routes you will take to get there.
Yall still train in NJ? I use to work for Greyhound in 2018...I miss it a lil bit...Hitting NYC from DC everyday lol
Yes they still do training there in NJ
Do they pay weekly? And how much could u make weekly?
Boooy, don't lettem see this video, cuz honey you will be terminated for putting their business on youtube.
Booking a trip from Atlanta to Memphis on sept 21st!!!!! 🤗 (2023)
How was it?
How do I apply please I hope you see this? I'm in Florida and I just found this video September 2,2024
@@QueenBlessed-j6s just go to greyhounds website to apply or you can find it on indeed.
If training for a bus driver position you'd think being on time would be great
I Went Through Greyhounds Driver Training School, 3 Weeks Classroom, 3 Weeks On The Road With A Experience Driver
Not A Easy Course, Many Failed Out, I Went Became A Second Seat Driver, When Needed, Bad Side Your On Call,
They Call You From Dallas Despatch, Hours Notice, Sometimes One-Two Weeks No Work
I start training on September 10th in Atlanta. After passing training and becoming officially hired, how long does it take for health insurance to become effective? Thanks!
You will be able to get it after your 90 days
i suppose to start that day. i have not got the mastery test. do u have the number or name of person who sent it to you.
4got to tag your name
@@unrulyrobb. thanks for your reply
@@pamelaford2919 I have not received the module testing yet either
Are they still selling tickets but have no drivers
@@Hborn I don’t know anything about that
Why are these beautiful coaches dented at the rear near the drive wheel. Most are dented near the same spot?
The dreaded right turn accident, the most common of them all.
That look like the Chicago location. I used to work for greyhound I kinda miss it. I drive for another company now but they have some good trainers
Where are the classes at?
My class was in Chicago
How can you get hired on and do they have a recruiter number and I have my class A cdl already
Just go to the website and apply class a is good you just need the other endorsements (P) And (S)
@@unrulyrobb. I'm in Jackson,Ms and the greyhound here closed down now the closest one is Memphis,Tn so I was trying to find out did they have recruiters and if so was it a number I could call I'm driving semis now but I wanna do something different now
@@yellabish84 you don’t wanna work for Greyhound. Ever since they outsourced to First Transit, it’s a terrible place to work for.
@@brownsugarcoffee1 they called me for an interview then when I told them I had my class A license they told me to get my passenger endorsement and call them back and like 5 minutes later they emailed me that they wasn't going to move forward with me so I'm just go get a regional job
Hi! Are you still with Greyhound?
Yes
@@unrulyrobb. how are you liking it?
Interesting video.
@@robertinrinrin thanks
I’m sorry Greyhound went to shit ever since they went to First Transit it’s terrible😊😊😊
It’s not all that bad
What is the top pay now?
@@sgvproductionz2979 what area
Los Angeles
You can't keep body slamming me or punching me etc in having a hard time keeping up with the video then lol 😂 😅😊
lol 😂 my bad
Great video 💯
Thanks
Yw, I’m tryna study for my CDL now I wanna drive for greyhound 💯
Do the buses have back up cameras?
@@mskrassma28 no they don’t… but it would be useful
@@unrulyrobb. yes it would
You probably be on call for a while they can call you at anytime and you have to report.what location are you located at.
@@paulmcbain3233 Detroit
They Move The Greyhound Bus Terminal In Philadelphia To 7 Market Street
I don’t know. I never been to that location
True, from a nice station now kicked to the curb.
2017 I was hired with 14 people all 14 quit with in 30 days worst bus company I ever work for.
It’s not for everyone that’s for sure.
😳
Was that Mr. G getting food? Lol
Lol yeah
@@unrulyrobb. 🤣🤣🤣 I just finished phase 2 out AC Saturday....
@@iambmccoullum you like it?
@@MrLomdse I have not started. I do not leave until Sunday.
@@iambmccoullum oh ok 👍🏾 goodluck the log and recap annoying lol you’ll see hit me if you need help 😂🙏🏾
If you want to can you take lunch back to your room to eat? And does everybody get their own room? No sharing rooms with strangers?
Yes you can take lunch to your room and yes everyone gets their own room
@@unrulyrobb. cool, thanks!
The food looks delicious
You're going to do great stay focused.
How long was the training for and where did greyhound sent ya for training? I know it depends where you live. Correct?
Yes it depends on where you are and it was 2 weeks of training
Check out the next video. Day 3
What’s the starting pay?
It depends on the location but Detroit is $19.20
When you go on a trip how do you know where to park??
Everywhere has parking spots for the buses.. most locations will be at a terminal
Yall allowed beards now?
Yes they do.. but it can’t be all crazy.. .