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James River Transportation Adds to Fleet

James River Transportation recently added two vehicles to their fleet in order to address continued growth in their Corporate and Wedding business segments.

Both vehicles are deluxe minicoaches, one with 32 seats and the other with 24 seats.  These vehicles feature the following:

  • Reclining, leather seats
  • Seat belts
  • Rear seats that fold up to create more luggage space
  • DVD players and monitors
  • Satellite tracking and cameras

The company’s president, Stephen Story, said “These vehicles are ideal for smaller groups needing comfortable, affordable, local transportation.  They are great to use for event shuttles as well.”

James River Transportation is a full-service transportation provider and event planning organization with facilities located in Richmond and Norfolk. The company also has on-site operations at Richmond International Airport and Norfolk International Airport. Services include motorcoach and minicoach transportation, airport transfers, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles.

The company has been in business for over 90 years and is a Certified Member of the International Motorcoach Group (IMG).  The IMG is an invitation only partnership of the top transportation companies in North America.  IMG members are committed to high levels of safety, service and reliability.

James River Transportation Expands Fleet

James River Transportation is proud to introduce two new vehicles to its fleet.  The vehicles, 2018 Van Hool CX35 motorcoaches, have the following features:

  • 38 seats with extra legroom
  • 3-point seat belts
  • Power outlets at each seat
  • Wi-Fi available upon request
  • Luggage bays underneath
  • Restroom
  • DVD players and monitors
  • Satellite tracking and cameras

The company’s president, Stephen Story, said “We purchased 2 of these vehicles in 2016 and they have been a big hit with our customers who were looking for a smaller vehicle with big coach features”.

James River Transportation is a full-service transportation provider and event planning organization with facilities located in Richmond and Norfolk. The company also has on-site operations at Richmond International Airport and Norfolk International Airport. Services include motorcoach and minicoach transportation, airport transfers, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles.

The company has been in business for over 90 years and is a Certified Member of the International Motorcoach Group (IMG).  The IMG is an invitation only partnership of the top transportation companies in North America.  IMG members are committed to high levels of safety, service and reliability.

James River Transportation’s Chairman Passes Away

The Chairman of James River Transportation, L. Woodrow “Woody” Story passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 11, 2018. He was 94.

Woody was part of the “Greatest Generation”, serving in the US Navy as a Sonar Operator in the South Pacific during WWII. He routinely talked about the first Japanese battle surrender being signed on his Destroyer Escort, the USS Levy. He was known to most as the typical Southern Gentleman.

After the war, as a car salesman, Story purchased an old Aerocoach bus and operated a part-time charter business with the help of his wife Anne. Shortly thereafter, the owners of James River hired him as their General Manager where he guided the company towards its future success. In the seventies, he purchased James River from the owners and other family members joined the business to assist in its progress.

Dr. L. Woodrow Story, Jr (son) is Treasurer, Diane Story Hall (daughter) is Vice President / Secretary, Stephen W. Story (son) is President and Jason Hall (grandson) is the Airport Division Manager.

Woody was very active in numerous trade and civic organizations serving in various leadership positions with the Virginia Motorcoach Association, The American Bus Association, the local Masonic Temple, the Shriners, the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association and the Navy League.

Some of his favorite activities were driving a “fully dressed” Harley in parades with the Shriners and the unique trips on board Naval ships with the Navy League.

Woody was proud of the organization he mentored and the family and team that helped make it one of the most respected in the industry. Even after retirement, he was always selling, promoting and proposing new services to the JRT staff.

Woody was a very active person and continued driving, visiting friends and working in his yards at home and his river house up until his recent illness last year.

Visitation and Graveside services will be Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. Details are in the Richmond Times Dispatch newspaper.

James River Transportation is a full-service ground passenger transportation organization celebrating its 90th Anniversary in 2018.

James River Transportation Marks 90th Anniversary

In 1928, James River Bus Lines began operating a single bus along the James River from Goochland into Richmond for commuters and shoppers. Since that time, the company has been a case study for surviving an ever-changing industry landscape. All aspects of the bus business have seen dramatic changes including passengers’ needs, government regulation and technology. Throw in the occasional war and terrorism threat and the team at James River has overcome it all.

In the early days, bus transportation was primarily to transport individuals into town for work or shopping. There were also longer distance bus routes that took passengers across the country. As the automobile became more popular, the reliance on public transportation faded and scheduled bus service was dramatically reduced. For James River, it was no different and the company began chartering its vehicles for more leisure activity, family reunions, sporting events, church trips and beach vacations. The company also provided chartered transportation to most branches of the armed forces.

For decades, the company has met the changing needs of customers and continued its expansion by creating a variety of transportation services with different types of vehicles. Today, the fleet has large and small buses, vans and sedans in multiple Virginia locations including Norfolk and Richmond Airports.  The company has grown into one of the largest ground transportation services in North America.

James River Transportation is currently owned by the Story family. Chairman, L. Woodrow Story first started working at James River as General Manager in the 1950s and purchased it in 1976. A daughter and son currently manage the business. Diane Story Hall is Vice President and Stephen Story is President. Dr. L. Woodrow Story, Jr. is Secretary and a retired Optometrist.

Additional information can be found at https://jamesrivertrans.com/anniversary/ .  A short slide show of historic photos can be viewed there as well.

James River Transportation is a full-service transportation provider and event planning organization with facilities located in Richmond and Norfolk. The company also has on-site operations at Richmond International Airport and Norfolk International Airport. Services include motorcoach and minicoach transportation, airport transfers, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles.

The company has been in business for over 90 years and is a Certified Member of the International Motorcoach Group (IMG).  The IMG is an invitation only partnership of the top transportation companies in North America.  IMG members are committed to high levels of safety, service and reliability

James River Transportation Salutes National Safety Month

For decades, James River Transportation has led the industry with innovative programs that ensure a safe experience for passengers. In recognition of June being National Safety Month, here are a few examples of the company’s leadership in the area of Safety:

  • Retrofitted their entire fleet with seat belts in 2013
  • Performs comprehensive national and local background checks to ensure that a thorough and complete investigation is done
  • Utilizes satellite vehicle tracking for location and speed monitoring
  • Uses video event recording to monitor driving performance
  • Utilizes a driving simulator to let drivers practice crash avoidance, severe weather and equipment failure scenarios
  • Screens for, monitors and treats Sleep Apnea

James River Transportation is a full-service transportation provider and event planning organization with facilities located in Richmond and Norfolk. The company also has on-site operations at Richmond International Airport and Norfolk International Airport. Services include motorcoach and minicoach transportation, airport transfers, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles.

The company has been in business for over 89 years and is a Certified Member of the International Motorcoach Group (IMG).  The IMG is an invitation only partnership of the top transportation companies in North America.  IMG members are committed to high levels of safety, service and reliability.

James River Transportation Receives Top Safety Award for 8th Straight year

James River Transportation has received the “The President’s Award” from the Trax Insurance Company.   Each member company is evaluated and given points based on their accident rates, training / safety program, maintenance system, garage safety and management training.

The award certifies that James River ranks in the top 10% of the insurance company’s members.

This is the 8th year in a row that the company has won the award.  President Stephen Story said, “It is an honor to be recognized for our outstanding safety culture.  We have a great team of employees who make this possible by their commitment to safety every day.”

James River Transportation is a full service transportation provider and event planning organization with facilities located in Richmond and Norfolk. The company also has on-site operations at Richmond International Airport and Norfolk International Airport. Services include motorcoach and minicoach transportation, airport transfers, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles.

The company has been in business for over 85 years and is a Certified Member of the International Motorcoach Group (IMG).  The IMG is an invitation only partnership of the top transportation companies in North America.  IMG members are committed to high levels of safety, service and reliability.

James River Transportation Voted An “A-List” Wedding Professional

James River Transportation was recognized as an “A-List Wedding Professional” by Richmond Bride Magazine.  Each year the magazine asks their readers to choose their favorites, from wedding planners to cake bakers.  James River Transportation was recognized in the “Limousine Company” category.

The company’s president, Stephen Story, said “This award is a tribute to our employees’ dedication to customer service and the attention to detail that is critical for successful wedding transportation service.  Also, our wide variety of vehicles allows us to be a one-stop shopping experience for our customers”.

James River Transportation is a full service transportation provider and event planning organization with facilities located in Richmond and Norfolk. The company also has on-site operations at Richmond International Airport and Norfolk International Airport. Services include motorcoach and minicoach transportation, airport transfers, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles.

The company has been in business for over 85 years and is a Certified Member of the International Motorcoach Group (IMG).  The IMG is an invitation only partnership of the top transportation companies in North America.  IMG members are committed to high levels of safety, service and reliability.

James River Transportation Adds Vehicles at Norfolk International Airport

Next week, James River Transportation will upgrade its fleet of vehicles for their Norfolk International Airport operation. The company is replacing all of their Ford Flex sedans at the airport – a procedure they follow every 3 years.

These popular vehicles have extended legroom for added passenger comfort and are dispatched through the use of onboard tablets. Other vehicle features include:
• GPS tracking systems
• Video event recorders
• Back-up cameras

The company installed GPS tracking systems have the following features:
• On-line tracking showing current location and vehicle speed
• Automatic alerts if a vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit
• Vehicle trip history to show exact routes and times

James River Transportation is a full service transportation provider and event planning organization with facilities located in Richmond, Williamsburg and Norfolk. The company also has on-site operations at Richmond International Airport and Norfolk International Airport. Services include motorcoach and minicoach transportation, airport transfers, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles.

The company has been in business for over 85 years and is a Certified Member of the International Motorcoach Group (IMG). The IMG is an invitation only partnership of the top transportation companies in North America. IMG members are committed to high levels of safety, service and reliability.

James River Transportation Adds Lincoln MKT Town Cars

James River Transportation recently upgraded its fleet by purchasing two Lincoln MKT Town Cars. These vehicles are the industry replacements for the popular Lincoln Town Car sedans.

These vehicles have extended legroom for added passenger comfort and are dispatched through the use of onboard tablets. Other vehicle features include:
• GPS tracking systems
• Video event recorders
• Back-up cameras

The company installed GPS tracking systems have the following features:
• On-line tracking showing current location and vehicle speed
• Automatic alerts if a vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit
• Vehicle trip history to show exact routes and times

James River Transportation is a full service transportation provider and event planning organization with facilities located in Richmond, Williamsburg and Norfolk. The company also has on-site operations at Richmond International Airport and Norfolk International Airport. Services include motorcoach and minicoach transportation, airport transfers, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles.

The company has been in business for over 85 years and is a Certified Member of the International Motorcoach Group (IMG). The IMG is an invitation only partnership of the top transportation companies in North America. IMG members are committed to high levels of safety, service and reliability.

James River Transportation Receives Top Safety Award for 7th Straight Year

James River Transportation received the “The President’s Award” from the Trax Insurance Company at its recent annual meeting. Each company is evaluated and given points based on their accident rates, training / safety program, maintenance system, garage safety and management training.

The award certifies that James River ranks in the top 10% of the insurance company’s members.
This is the 7th year in a row that the company has won the award. President Stephen Story said, “It was a great honor to accept the award on behalf of our entire team!”

James River Transportation is a full service transportation provider and event planning organization with facilities located in Richmond, Williamsburg and Norfolk. The company also has on-site operations at Richmond International Airport and Norfolk International Airport. Services include motorcoach and minicoach transportation, airport transfers, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles.

The company has been in business for over 85 years and is a Certified Member of the International Motorcoach Group (IMG). The IMG is an invitation only partnership of the top transportation companies in North America. IMG members are committed to high levels of safety, service and reliability.