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Wednesday, November 8th, 2017
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November is under way, the weather is cooling off, and the excitement of the upcoming holidays is surrounding us….and basketball season is starting! Basketball is the sport of winter, allowing us to cheer on our favorite teams and watch them excel throughout the season. This year is especially thrilling since the Pistons are now in downtown Detroit with Michigan’s other professional teams!
If you’re heading to a game this season, we can get you there and provide you with time to relax and enjoy the drive! Avoid the hassle of construction and have fun with your friends the entire night by using Trinity. We have the vehicle for you!
This basketball season, Trinity Transportation will be rooting on the Eastern Michigan Eagles, the Oakland Grizzlies, and the Wayne State Warriors! We are proud to sponsor and provide our buses for the athletic departments of Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University, and Wayne State University. We’re ready to show our pride and watch our teams shine!
Oakland University Women’s Basketball Schedule:
- 11/11 – vs. Illinois State – 1:00pm – Home
- 11/13 – vs. Michigan State – 7:00pm – Away
- 11/16 – vs. Northwestern – 8:00pm – Away
- 11/19 – vs. Niagara – 7:00pm – Home
- 11/22 – vs. Michigan – 7:00pm – Away
- 11/29 – vs. Canisius – 7:00pm – Away
- 12/03 – vs. Central Michigan – 1:00pm – Home
- 12/10 – vs. UM-Dearborn – 1:00pm – Home
- 12/16 – vs. Cornell – 12:00pm – Away
- 12/21 – vs. Old Dominion – 7:30pm – Las Vegas Holiday Hoops Classic
- 12/22 – vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff – 7:30pm – Las Vegas Holiday Hoops Classic
- 12/28 – vs. Cleveland State – 7:00pm – Away
- 12/30 – vs. Youngstown State – 1:00pm – Away
- 01/04 – vs. Wright State – 7:00pm – Home
- 01/06 – vs. Northern Kentucky – 3:00pm – Home
- 01/11 – vs. UIC – 8:00pm – Away
- 01/13 – vs. IUPUI – 3:00pm – Away
- 01/18 – vs. Milwaukee – 7:00pm – Home
- 01/20 – vs. Green Bay – 3:00pm – Home
- 01/27 – vs. Detroit Mercy – 3:00pm – Home
- 02/01 – vs. Youngstown State – 7:00pm – Home
- 02/03 – vs. Cleveland State – 3:00pm – Home
- 02/08 – vs. Northern Kentucky – 5:00pm – Away
- 02/10 – vs. Wright State – 4:30pm – Away
- 02/15 – vs. IUPUI – 7:00pm – Home
- 02/17 – vs. UIC – 3:00pm – Home
- 02/19 – vs. Detroit Mercy – 7:00pm – Away
- 02/23 – vs. Green Bay – 8:00pm – Away
- 02/25 – vs. Milwaukee – 3:00pm – Away
- 03/02 – vs. TBA – Time TBA – Motor City Madness Horizon League Championships
Oakland University Men’s Basketball Schedule:
- 11/10 – vs. Fort Wayne – 7:00pm – Home
- 11/13 – vs. New Orleans – 7:00pm – Home
- 11/18 – vs. Toledo – 7:00pm – Away
- 11/20 – vs. Syracuse – 7:00pm – Away
- 11/24 – vs. Kansas – 8:00pm – Away
- 11/30 – vs. Texas Southern – 7:00pm – Home
- 11/27 – vs. Oral Roberts – 8:00pm – Away
- 12/02 – vs. Western Michigan – 2:00pm – Away
- 12/06 – vs. Eastern Michigan – 7:00pm – Away
- 12/09 – vs. Chicago State – 3:00pm – Home
- 12/16 – vs. Michigan State – 2:30pm – Little Caesars Arena
- 12/20 – vs. Towson – 7:00pm – Home
- 12/22 – vs. Eastern Michigan – 7:00pm – Home
- 12/28 – vs. Milwaukee – 8:00pm – Away
- 12/30 – vs. Green Bay – 1:00pm – Away
- 01/05 – vs. Northern Kentucky – TBA – Home
- 01/07 – vs. Wright State – 3:00pm – Home
- 01/10 – vs. Youngstown State – 7:00pm – Home
- 01/12 – vs. Cleveland State – 7:00pm – Home
- 01/15 – vs. UIC – 8:00pm – Away
- 01/20 – vs. Detroit Mercy – 4:00pm – Away
- 01/26 – vs. Northern Kentucky – 9:00pm – Away
- 01/28 – vs. Wright State – 2:00pm – Away
- 02/02 – vs. UIC – 9:00pm – Home
- 02/04 – vs. IUPUI – 12:00pm – Home
- 02/09 – vs. Detroit Mercy – 9:00pm – Home
- 02/14 – vs. Youngstown State – 7:00pm – Away
- 02/16 – vs. Cleveland State – 7:00pm – Away
- 02/19 – vs. IUPUI – 7:00pm – Away
- 02/22 – vs. Green Bay – 7:00pm – Home
- 02/24 – vs. Milwaukee – 3:00pm – Home
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Schedule:
- 11/10 – vs. Florida A&M – 1:00pm – Home
- 11/13 – vs. Rochester – 7:00pm – Home
- 11/16 – vs. Cleveland State – 7:00pm – Away
- 11/18 – vs. St. Bonaventure – 1:30pm – Away
- 11/24 – vs. Denver – 1:00pm – Loyola Marymount Tournament
- 11/25 – vs. Loyola Marymount – 3:30pm – Loyola Marymount Tournament
- 12/03 – vs. Minnesota – 2:00pm – Away
- 12/08 – vs. UIC – 8:00pm – Away
- 12/10 – vs. Illinois State – 3:00pm – Away
- 12/17 – vs. Detroit Mercy – 12:00pm – Away
- 12/20 – vs. Longwood – 4:00pm – Home
- 12/30 – vs. Kent State – 2:00pm – Home
- 01/03 – vs. Bowling Green – 7:00pm – Away
- 01/06 – vs. Toledo – 2:30pm – Home
- 01/10 – vs. Kent State – 7:00pm – Away
- 01/13 – vs. Miami – 2:00pm – Away
- 01/17 – vs. Western Michigan – 7:00pm – Home
- 01/20 – vs. Northern Illinois – 2:00pm – Away
- 01/24 – vs. Miami – 7:00pm – Home
- 01/27 – vs. Buffalo – 2:00pm – Away
- 02/03 – vs. Central Michigan – 2:30pm – Home
- 02/07 – vs. Ball State – 7:00pm – Away
- 02/11 – vs. Akron – 2:00pm – Home
- 02/14 – vs. Ohio – 7:00pm – Home
- 02/17 – vs. Central Michigan – 1:00pm – Away
- 02/21 – vs. Toledo – 7:00pm – Away
- 02/24 – vs. Northern Illinois – 2:30pm – Home
- 02/28 – vs. Western Michigan – 7:00pm – Away
- 03/03 – vs. Ball State – 2:00pm – Home
- 03/05 – Mid-American Conference Tournament First Round – Campus Sites
- 03/07 – Mid-American Conference Tournament Quarter Finals – Cleveland, OH
- 03/09 – Mid-American Conference Tournament Semifinals – Cleveland, OH
- 03/10 – Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship – Cleveland, OH
- 03/16-03/19 – NCAA Tournament First/Second Rounds
- 03/23-03/26 – NCAA Regionals
- 03/30-04/01 – NCAA Championships – Columbus, OH
Eastern Michigan University Men’s Basketball Schedule:
- 11/10 – vs. Spring Arbor – 10:30am – Home
- 11/12 – vs. UM-Dearborn – 2:00pm – Home
- 11/16 – vs. Arkansas State – 7:00pm – Home
- 11/18 – vs. Howard – 2:00pm – Home
- 11/24 – vs. Indiana – 4:30pm – Away
- 11/26 – vs. South Florida – 4:00pm – Away
- 11/29 – vs. North Florida – 7:00pm – Away
- 12/06 – vs. Oakland – 7:00pm – Home
- 12/09 – vs. Central State – 2:00pm – Home
- 12/16 – vs. Long Beach State – 4:00pm – Away
- 12/22 – vs. Oakland – 7:00pm – Away
- 12/27 – vs. Syracuse – 7:00pm – Away
- 12/29 – vs. Rochester – 2:00pm – Home
- 01/02 – vs. Ball State – 7:00pm – Away
- 01/06 – vs. Bowling Green – 12:00pm – Home
- 01/09 – vs. Central Michigan – 7:00pm – Home
- 01/13 – vs. Northern Illinois – 3:30pm – Away
- 01/16 – vs. Akron – 7:00pm – Home
- 01/20 – vs. Ohio – 2:00pm – Home
- 01/23 – vs. Buffalo – 7:00pm – Away
- 01/27 – vs. Miami – 3:30pm – Away
- 01/30 – vs. Western Michigan – 7:00pm – Home
- 02/03 – vs. Ball State – 12:00pm – Home
- 02/06 – vs. Kent State – 7:00pm – Away
- 02/10 – vs. Bowling Green – 4:00pm – Away
- 02/13 – vs. Miami – 7:00pm – Home
- 02/17 – vs. Central Michigan – 4:30pm – Away
- 02/20 – vs. Toledo – 7:00pm – Home
- 02/24 – vs. Northern Illinois – 12:00pm – Home
- 02/27 – vs. Western Michigan – 7:00pm – Away
- 03/02 – vs. Toledo – 7:00pm – Away
- 03/05-03/10 – Mid-American Conference Tournament – Cleveland, OH
- 03/13-03/14 – NCAA Tournament First Four – Dayton, OH
- 03/15-03/18 – NCAA Tournament First/Second Rounds
- 03/22-03/25 – NCAA Tournament Regionals
- 03/31-04/02 – NCAA Championships – San Antonio, TX
Wayne State University Women’s Basketball Schedule:
- 11/11 – vs. Findlay – 6:00pm – Away
- 11/12 – vs. Lake Erie College – 4:00pm – Away
- 11/16 – vs. Oakland City – 8:00pm – Away
- 11/18 – vs. Southern Indiana – 7:00pm – Away
- 11/21 – vs. Wright State Lake – 5:30pm – Home
- 11/26 – vs. UM-Dearborn – 3:00pm – Home
- 11/30 – vs. Grand Valley State – 5:30pm – Home
- 12/02 – vs. Purdue Northwest – 2:00pm – Away
- 12/07 – vs. Ashland – 5:30pm – Away
- 12/09 – vs. Tiffin – 1:00pm – Home
- 12/16 – vs. Davenport – 1:00pm – Away
- 01/04 – vs. Ferris State – 7:30pm – Away
- 01/06 – vs. Lake Superior State – 1:00pm – Home
- 01/11 – vs. Saginaw Valley State – 5:30pm – Home
- 01/13 – vs. Northwood – 4:00pm – Away
- 01/18 – vs. Michigan Tech – 5:30 – Home
- 01/20 – vs. Northern Michigan – 1:00pm – Home
- 01/27 – vs. Davenport – 1:00pm – Home
- 02/01 – vs. Ashland – 5:30pm – Home
- 02/03 – vs. Tiffin – 3:00pm – Away
- 02/08 – vs. Grand Valley State – 8:00pm – Away
- 02/10 – vs. Purdue Northwest – 1:00pm – Home
- 02/15 – vs. Saginaw Valley State – 6:00pm – Away
- 02/17 – vs. Northwood – 1:00pm – Home
- 02/22 – vs. Michigan Tech – 5:30pm – Away
- 02/24 – vs. Northern Michigan – 3:00pm – Away
- 02/28 – GLIAC Tournament Quarter Finals – TBD – Campus Site
- 03/03 – GLIAC Tournament Semifinals – TBD – Campus Site
- 03/04 – GLIAC Tournament Championship Game – TBD – Campus Site
- 03/09-03/12 – NCAA Regionals – TBA
Wayne State University Men’s Basketball Schedule:
- 11/11 – vs. Alderson Broaddus – 8:00pm – Home
- 11/12 – vs. Kentucky Wesleyan – 3:00pm – Home
- 11/21 – vs. Bellarmine – 7:30pm – Home
- 11/25 – vs. Lewis – 4:00pm – Away
- 11/30 – vs. Grand Valley State – 7:30pm – Home
- 12/02 – vs. Purdue Northwest – 4:00pm – Away
- 12/07 – vs. Ashland – 7:30pm – Away
- 12/09 – vs. Tiffin – 3:00pm – Home
- 12/12 – vs. UM-Dearborn – 7:00pm – Home
- 12/16 – vs. Davenport – 3:00pm – Away
- 01/04 – vs. Ferris State – 5:30pm – Away
- 01/06 – vs. Lake Superior State – 3:00pm – Home
- 01/11 – vs. Saginaw Valley State – 7:30pm – Home
- 01/13 – vs. Northwood – 6:00pm – Away
- 01/18 – vs. Michigan Tech – 7:30pm – Home
- 01/20 – vs. Northern Michigan – 3:00pm – Home
- 01/27 – vs. Davenport – 3:00pm – Home
- 02/01 – vs. Ashland – 7:30pm – Home
- 02/03 – vs. Tiffin – 1:00pm – Away
- 02/08 – vs. Grand Valley State – 6:00pm – Away
- 02/10 – vs. Purdue Northwest – 3:00pm – Home
- 02/15 – vs. Saginaw Valley State – 8:00pm – Away
- 02/17 – vs. Northwood – 3:00pm – Home
- 02/22 – vs. Michigan Tech – 7:30pm – Away
- 02/24 – vs. Northern Michigan – 1:00pm – Away
- 02/28 – GLIAC Tournament Quarter Finals – TBD – Campus Site
- 03/03 – GLIAC Tournament Semifinals – TBD – Campus Site
- 03/04 – GLIAC Tournament Championship Game – TBD – Campus Site
- 03/10-03/13 – NCAA Regionals – TBA
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Monday, October 23rd, 2017
National School Bus Safety Week is an educational program that encourages students, faculty, parents, and anyone interested to learn about and spread the significance of school bus safety. This week is important for publicizing the safety procedures and dangers associated with school bus transportation.
National School Bus Safety Week takes place every year during the third week of October. This year, October 16th through 20th was National School Bus Safety Week, and Trinity participated by practicing and reviewing school bus safety! This year’s theme was “Stop on Red”, a reminder to always stop when a school bus’s stop sign is out and the red lights are flashing.
Trinity Transportation’s school bus drivers and aides attended Special Saturday on October 14th to kick off National School Bus Safety Week. The day consisted of different classes and training focused on children with special needs, including bus evacuations, learning about children with different disabilities, positive approach to behavior management, and team building strategies.
School bus safety is extremely important, not only for students and bus drivers, but for parents, automobile drivers, and pedestrians. For more information about school bus safety, check out our article!
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Tuesday, October 10th, 2017
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Fall is the season of pumpkins, costumes, changing leaves, apple orchards and cider mills, haunted houses…and football! The football season has started, teams taking to the field to show their skills and fans ready to cheer them on in the stands. Football is one of America’s favorite pastimes, providing a fun place for people to come together and root for their favorite teams. From college to middle school to the NFL, football gives us one more thing to look forward to in the fall!
Trinity Transportation is proud to sponsor and provide our buses for the athletic departments of Eastern Michigan University and Wayne State University! We are excited to watch how the season progresses for our teams – we have our EMU and WSU gear ready!
Catch us at Eastern Michigan University’s homecoming football game on October 21st and their game against Bowling Green University on November 21st (Senior Day). We’ll be handing out goodies, providing information about our services, and cheering on the Eagles! If you’re attending either of these games, be sure stop by our booth!
Eastern Michigan University Football Schedule:
- 10/14 – 12:00pm – vs Army West Point – Away
- 10/21 – 2:00pm – vs Western Michigan University – Home (Homecoming)
- 10/26 – 7:00pm – vs Northern Illinois – Away
- 11/02 – 7:00 pm – vs Ball State – Home
- 11/08 – 7:00/7:30pm – vs Central Michigan University – Away
- 11/15 – 7:00/8:00pm – vs Miami University – Away
- 11/21 – 7:00pm – vs Bowling Green State University – Home (Senior Day)
- 12/02 – TBA – MAC Championship – Detroit, MI
Wayne State University Football Schedule:
- 10/14 – 6:00pm – vs Northwood University – Home (Homecoming)
- 10/21 – 1:00pm – vs Michigan Technological University – Away
- 10/28 – 12:00pm – vs Ashland University – Home
- 11/04 – 12:00pm – vs Northern Michigan University – Home
- 11/11 – 12:00pm – vs Davenport University – Away
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Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
Several parts of the United States have been torn apart recently by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Hurricane Harvey caused devastation to the residents of Texas and Louisiana, wrecking everything in its path. Rainfalls reached over 51”, a record for rain caused by a single storm in the lower 48. Hurricane Irma affected Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, causing immense flooding, countless trees to be uprooted, and millions of people to be without power. Hurricane Maria made direct landfall on Puerto Rico, completely dismantling the U.S. territory and drowning it with several feet of rain. Homes have been destroyed, people and animals have been injured or had their lives taken away, roads and vehicles have been damaged, and complete cities have been flooded, their residents having to evacuate and take shelter elsewhere. So many people have lost absolutely everything.
Trinity Transportation bus in Houston
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria have displaced millions of people and caused insurmountable damage to the areas in their destructive paths. It’s hard to imagine the utter heartbreak and anguish those affected by the hurricanes are feeling in the aftermath of the storms. Now is the time for those who are able to rise up and assist the residents of the affected areas. Trinity Transportation sent down five motor coach buses in the first few days of Hurricane Harvey to assist with transporting citizens, and decided to run a disaster relief drive for Harvey, Irma, and Maria victims from September 5th – 22nd. Trinity employees and the residents of Metro Detroit filled 9 large tubs with supplies for those affected by these hurricanes. We are proud of the turnout and blessed to be able to help with the relief efforts.
Trinity van dropping off donations from our hurricane relief drive
For more photos from our disaster relief drive, please visit our Facebook Page.
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Friday, September 29th, 2017
The fall season is a gorgeous time in Michigan. From the changing leaves and crisp, cool weather to the cider mills and apple orchards, there’s nothing quite like fall in Michigan. It’s the perfect time to plan a vacation to scope out the beautiful views this state has to offer – and Trinity can take your group there! We’ve compiled a list of some great cities to visit (and a few things to do in each) to get you started.
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Upper Peninsula:
- Sault Ste. Marie – Sault Ste. Marie has plenty of things to do from exploring ships to visiting the breathtaking Tahquamenon Falls to touring museums and historic sites. On top of the usual sites, Sault Ste. Marie also has a Fall Colors Tour, where you can discover the bright colors of fall in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
- Munising – This gorgeous city has several must-see locations: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising Falls, Wagner Falls, Miners Falls, and Miners Castle Rock – all worth making the time to visit!
- Mackinac Island – At Mackinac Island, you’ll never be without something to do! Visit Arch Rock, Mackinac Island State Park, the Haunted Theatre, Fort Mackinac, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, and the Mackinac Bridge Museum. You also have the option to go biking, golfing, shopping, and enjoy some classic Mackinac Island fudge!
- Marquette – Named one of the Top 25 Best Places to Travel by Gear Patrol Adventure List, Marquette is a picturesque city known for Presque Isle Point Park, Marquette Harbor lighthouse and Maritime Museum, and the Marquette black rocks.
- Ontonagon – Experience the untouched forests of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park; one of the best scenic places in Michigan, Lake of the Clouds; and the beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails at Bond Falls.
Northern Lower Peninsula:
- Traverse City – View the stunning scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes (bike or hike your way there to see even more), take a wine or beer tour, or go for a walk through the woods at Pyramid Point. Traverse City has beautiful beaches, plenty of shops downtown, and energetic nightlife.
- Cheboygan – If you’re looking to be close to the water, Cheboygan is the place for you. Consisting of three rivers and three lakes, you’ll be able to participate in water activities on 40 miles of open water. If water isn’t your thing, take to the many trails and recreation areas, and the Cheboygan State Park, for some drier outdoor activities with a scenic view.
- Petoskey – Known for its exquisiteness, Michigan’s state stone, and its wonderfully fresh air, Petoskey has beaches, biking, breweries, wineries, and fun events and attractions.
- Harbor Springs – This delightful town offers lots of events and activities for all ages, including outdoor activities, festivals, art exhibitions, and theatre performances. Take a drive down M-119 in the Tunnel of Trees, a magnificent sight in the fall.
- Midland – Midland is home to Dow Gardens, a 110-acre botanical paradise, and several places that allow you to let your creativity fly. You can also catch a Great Lakes Loons end-of-season minor league baseball game or go hiking at the Chippewa Nature Center.
- Bay City – Get ready for tall ships, unique antique shops, lake activities, and historic scenery in Bay City. This city has everything you need for a perfect fall vacation, including a walk along the riverwalk, tours of historic buildings, and different film and music festivals.
Southern Lower Peninsula:
- Ann Arbor – With an abundance of events going on (including the Downtown Ann Arbor Oktoberfest), Ann Arbor is the place to be if you’re looking for a city with gorgeous fall colors and plenty to do. A visit to the University of Michigan campus is a must– their historic buildings, museums, art, and forestry are things you don’t want to miss.
- Frankenmuth – “Michigan’s Little Bavaria”, home of world-famous dinners, traditional festivals, and numerous one-of-a-kind shops. You’ll feel the magic of Christmas all year round in Frankenmuth.
- Holland – Holland is home to the “Dutch Experience” and unique activities such as their historic walking tours and the Holland Bowl Mill. Take time for outdoor activities to see the beauty of fall in Michigan, and visit the Holland State Park and Big Red Lighthouse.
- Muskegon – Travel to Muskegon for scenic trails, waterfront restaurants, and arts and entertainment. If you’d like to experience more than the usual sights, check out the different events Muskegon has in the fall: Halloween Harvest Weekend, Oktoberfest, City of the Dead, and Pumpkin Fest!
- Grand Rapids – This bustling city has a perfect mix of beer (check out their many breweries), food, music, and art to satisfy any traveler’s needs. The farmer’s markets, apple orchards, and cider mills will be waiting for you this fall.
- Kalamazoo – Make time for the Fort Custer State Park, biking different trails, and various types of tours to get the full experience of Kalamazoo. This city has plenty to offer from outdoor activities to fall-themed festivals and events to breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
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- Port Huron – Port Huron is a small city with big city features, offering coffee houses, waterfront restaurants, shops, golf, and beaches. Take a walk on the boardwalk or go swimming and view the magnificent Blue Water Bridge.
- Caseville – Caseville is known for its beaches, amusement center, one-of-a-kind shops and festivities, and abundant outdoor activities. Take the time to witness the beauty of a Huron sunset from Sand Point.
- Lexington – Visit this charming village for a relaxing vacation filled with bountiful history of the lumber era, shops, eateries, and free concerts in the park.
- Port Austin – Take a walk down the Port Austin pier, enjoy the shops and restaurants downtown, and kayak in Lake Huron to Turnip Rock, then stop by Pak’s Backyard Café and Beer Garden to finish off your night.
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Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
For some families, getting ready to go back to school can be a stressful time. Between purchasing backpacks and school supplies to clothes and shoes, it can be hard to cover the costs. This is where Operation Backpack steps in. Operation Backpack provides backpacks filled with school supplies, toiletries, and water bottles to children in need so they can enter the school year prepared and ready to learn.
Trinity Transportation was proud to provide backpacks for the Operation Backpack Back to School Rally on Friday, August 25th, 2017, at River Rouge High School. The event was packed with families enjoying all of the fun activities on a nice summer day. There were three bounce houses with slides, free food and bottled water, school information (and information from various vendors), a slush machine, and much more. Paws from the Detroit Tigers even made an appearance! Home Depot handed out boats for the kids to build and aprons for them to wear (and write their names on!), and Metro PCS was taking individual photos and printing them off with a special frame for families to take home.
Tarence Wheeler, Operation Backpack organizer, said of the event: “Because of our great partnership with Trinity Transportation, we provided over 1,500 backpacks stuffed with school supplies & toiletries for students. We know that student success is predicated on adult participation. Collectively we can alleviate all non-academic barriers.”
The River Rouge Operation Backpack rally was extremely successful and we are honored to have been a partner!
To see more pictures from the Back to School Rally, take a look at our Facebook page!
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Thursday, August 17th, 2017
It’s back-to-school season, which means it’s time for Trinity Transportation’s annual Back to School meeting! Every year, Trinity hosts a meeting before the school year starts to review safety, protocol, and procedures with our school bus drivers and aides.
“Each year, Trinity brings together all school bus division employees from our 10 locations to have a combined back-to-school meeting in preparation of the new school year,” stated Regional Operations Manager, Dave Holls. “This meeting allows all of our employees to receive combined training, learn about changes to employee benefits and company improvements, and allow us time to acknowledge and celebrate our accomplishments and success.
Regional Operations Manager, Dave Holls, speaking to Trinity employees
“This year we had over 500 employees in attendance for our meeting – the most ever! As Trinity continues to grow, and is now part of the National Express family of companies, we continue to be able to offer new and exciting benefits and tools for our employees. Our back to school meeting allows us to review all of these new improvements and prepare our staff for the goals and objectives of the new school year.”
Kicking off the meeting was Trinity Transportation President, Jerry Sheppard, who gave a welcoming speech to the crowd. He addressed how successful Trinity has been, how fast we are growing, and the resources we’ll acquire upon finishing the merge with National Express.
The day continued with two National Express executives and several Trinity Transportation executives and managers speaking on important policies, safety, branding, customer service, employee appreciation, and marketing.
From Chief Operating Officer, Austin Arksey: “Our Back to School meeting this year was a great success with our biggest turnout to date. There was a lot of excitement amongst our school bus drivers and aides for the new school year! Between the merge with National Express and the growing of Trinity Transportation, we’re ready to utilize every resource to make this year one of the best.”
At the end of the day, employees had the chance to play “Spin the Wheel”, where over $600 in Visa gift cards were given away! Three employees had golden tickets under their chairs, which won them each an Apple Watch!
The Back to School meeting was an ultimate success – a day filled with important information that also brought Trinity employees together. To see more pictures, check out our Facebook page!
If you’re interested in working at Trinity Transportation, please apply here!
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Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
Summer break is coming to a close and the school year is fast approaching, so get your friends and family members together for one last trip down to Cedar Point with Trinity Transportation! Take the trip in our luxurious motorcoaches, equipped with free wi-fi, large comfortable seats, power outlets, panoramic windows, and restrooms. Cedar Point has many new rides, food options, and shows to see before going back to school!
The ride formerly known as RipCord has been renamed Professor Delbert’s Frontier Fling – a sky high (15 stories to be exact) flying adventure that sends you soaring above the Frontier Trail at 65 mph. The Iron Dragon is now virtual! From now until September 4th, guests ages 13+ can wear a virtual reality headset while riding the rollercoaster for an awesome new experience.
Cedar Point has a mobile app that is back for its second season. Park-goers can join a “coaster alliance” and enter a friendly competition in “The Battle for Cedar Point”. Guests can also answer park trivia questions, scan targets to gain points for their alliance, and play unique mini-games while in line. Don’t worry about using up all of your data either – Cedar Point has free wi-fi!
In addition to the terrific new rides and app features, Cedar Point has added new dining options. If you’re hungry or thirsty, the park has you covered. Enjoy delicious shredded meat sandwiches and gourmet macaroni and cheese from Root’s (near the Scrambler), and head over to Melt Bar & Grilled (near Planet Snoopy) for interesting takes on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. Make sure to check out their sandwich exclusive to Cedar Point and their full-service bar. Famous Dave’s BBQ Shack is on the Frontier Trail, ready to fill your barbeque cravings with pulled pork sandwiches, brisket, ribs, and more. If you’re in search for pizza, make your way to Wagon Wheel Pizza in Frontier Town. Be prepared for mouth-watering hand-made pizza with traditional toppings of cheese, sausage, or pepperoni. And don’t forget your side of flavorsome breadsticks! If you tend to drink a lot of liquids throughout your time at the park, Cedar Point has a season pass drink plan that gives you the option of selecting a disposable cup or refillable drink bottle at the beverage stations for unlimited fountain drinks all summer long.
The new shows at Cedar Point are definitely worth watching! “Peanuts Perfect Day” is a fun celebration from beginning to end with music, dance, and all of your favorite Peanuts characters. Find it in Celebration Plaza – and don’t forget to stick around after the show to meet the Peanuts! “Lights, Camera, Action” is a musical journey that takes you through the greatest numbers from your favorite movies, from “Singing in the Rain” to “Hairspray”. The show “Luminosity” is back for its second year. Experience aerial artists, pyrotechnics, energetic dancers, live music, and more with this awesome celebration!
Book your tickets now to end your summer right with Trinity Transportation and Cedar Point!
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Tuesday, August 8th, 2017
It’s August, which means it’s back-to-school time! With summer coming to a close, it is the time to buy new supplies and to get in the spirit of learning.
In preparation of the school year, Trinity Transportation is proud to partner with Lakeview Public Schools to “Stuff the Bus”! We have been a part of this event for over five years, providing one of our school buses to be filled with donated school supplies. Donations of new backpacks, pencils, pens, crayons, notebooks, glue sticks, folders, rulers, etc., will be accepted from August 14th – 25th at 27575 Harper (Wheat Educational Campus). These items will be given to children at Lakeview Public Schools to assist with needed school supplies for the year.
For further information, please contact Lakeview Public Schools at (586) 445-4000, ext. 2501. Your donations are greatly appreciated!
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Monday, September 14th, 2015
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Living in a state with four seasons, most Michiganders have come to appreciate each season and what they bring along with them (Well…maybe ¾ seasons).
When people visualize the perfect wedding, they normally think of something outdoors in a garden, preferably when the weather is warm. Even though statistics do show that summer months are the most popular for weddings, the fall months come in a close second.
While fall might be a bit colder than the spring/summer months, there are several reasons why people choose this time for marriage:
- Fun themes: No one can deny that autumn is the perfect time for people to get very creative with wedding themes. All you have to do is walk into a farmer’s market and there will be enough pumpkins and corn stalks to decorate the venue for your wedding reception. Make it a fun event for your wedding party to get together and style your reception.
- Beautiful scenery: Autumn is hands down one of the most beautiful times of the year. Although the sun hides behind the clouds a little more, the color changing leaves are there to keep things alive and bright! This is a great opportunity for romantic and fun wedding photographs. Be sure to choose a photographer that is not only skilled at taking pictures, but is creative and thinks outside the box.
- Seasonal food: One of the best things about a wedding according to your guests will be the food. Having it in the fall will give you the opportunity to not only offer great options, but to have food that will get people excited about this time of year! Caramel apples, butternut squash soup, or even a Thanksgiving styled-dinner would go over great with your guests.
Fall weddings are becoming more and more common. Our Wedding Specialist that books most of the wedding transportation at Trinity has said that this is the first year that we are quickly selling out of vehicles on the weekend, primarily due to weddings.
If you are interested in seeing some of the options that we have to offer to transport your wedding party, give us a call today at 877.284.4200!
Sources: The Knot, WeddingBee
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Monday, March 16th, 2015
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Depending on who you ask, the most important night of a high school student’s life can vary. Most parents will tell you that their child’s graduation night is the most special event for them. But if you ask their children, they will most likely tell you…prom night!
Usually the first thing on the list for prom is the young lady’s dress or the young man’s tuxedo. But after that, all they can think about is that sweet ride to and from the prom venue!
The search for prom transportation will usually begin with, get ready – limousines. Now this is perfectly acceptable, but let’s be honest, do you really want to settle for “acceptable” on one of the most important nights of your high school life?
If you’re looking to set your group of friends apart from everyone else, then you should consider booking a motor coach bus. Here’s why:
- Fit all of your friends on board – Most limousines will be able to accommodate 12-20 passengers. When booking a motor coach bus with Trinity Transportation, you can book as small as a 25 passenger mini coach and as big as a 56 passenger full sized motor coach. That way more of your friends can join your prom party and help cover the cost. And considering most of the young ladies will be wearing “larger than life” dresses, you’ll appreciate the extra space versus a narrow limo.
- Quality equipment guaranteed – Most limousine services only run their vehicles within a certain mile radius. But a lot of motor coach companies take their vehicles all over the country, which means they have to be equipped with high quality parts and must be able to withstand thousands of miles at a time. Now we know your prom is probably no more than 30 minutes away from the pick-up point, but knowing that you’ve booked a vehicle that is heavy duty and with a company that is an expert in repairs or solving break down issues will give you a sense of relief. Also, there’s a bathroom included!
- Show up like a rock star – While everyone is pulling up into their standard stretch limo, you and your friends can roll up in your motor coach bus (Ok, I guess we can call it a party bus for one night!). A lot of students attending prom don’t just want to have fun at the venue but also on the way there. The party bus will allow students to hook up their own music and have a great a time as soon as they get picked up. Trinity offers a 56 passenger motor coach, our 25-35 mini coaches, and if you feel the need to still get a little bit of that “limo feel” for your prom, we also offer a 28 passenger black limo bus.
Trinity Transportation has a strict “no drinking” policy for underage students and our drivers are trained to enforce this policy by working with parents to ensure their children behave in a safe and responsible manner while traveling to and from the prom venue.
Give us a call today and discuss your prom transportation options with one of our reservations specialists!
877-284-4200
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