Daniels Charters

HOBOKEN, NJ and ATLANTA, GA April 13, 2018 Academy Bus, the nation’s largest, privately owned motor coach carrier in the United States, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire the charter bus operations from Daniels Charters and Tours, LLC, a widely recognized company throughout the southeast. Daniels Charter and Tours is a respected and trusted charter and tour provider in Atlanta and the surrounding southeast region. They are well-known and have b...uilt a successful business through the same principles that are at the heart of Academy Bus safety, quality and service, said Francis Tedesco, President and CEO of Academy Bus. Through this acquisition, we will be bringing Academy’s commitment to customer service and reputation for safe, high-quality transportation to Atlanta. As part of the acquisition, Academy will offer many Daniel’s drivers and staff the opportunity to join the Academy family. Daniel’s was established in 1998 by brothers, Jimmy & Rickey Cantrell. Since then, Daniel’s has grown to an impressive 35 bus fleet employing more than 60 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Lula, with a satellite location in Duluth. The Daniel’s team brings a focus on customer service and is excited to join Academy in providing top tier motorcoach transportation. Daniel’s will continue to operate Daniel’s Educational Tours and Daniel’s Discovery Tours. Please visit their websites for more information www.danielseducationaltours.com and www.danielsdiscoverytours.com for more information on field trips and tours. About Academy Bus Based in Hoboken, N.J., Academy is the largest private carrier in New Jersey and the largest privately owned and operated motor coach company in the United States. Utilizing almost 1,250 top-quality buses, across 19 markets from Boston to Miami, the company maintains a diverse set of service offerings in charter, commuter and casino operations. Whether moving 20 or 20,000, Academy has the expertise to satisfy every customer. For more information on Academy please visit www.academybus.com.

Our owner, Jimmy Cantrell and his wife Paulette will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on February 6. They asked for no reception or party, but we wanted to share this monumental occasion with our travelers and friends. If you would like to send them a congratulatory note, it would delight them! You can mail it to Paulette & Jimmy Cantrell, 4336 Cornelia Highway, Lula, Georgia 30554 and we will make sure they get them. Don’t mention this Facebook post to them though, just drop them a note. Thanks, friends!

More Great Pictures from the 2018 UMA Motorcoach Expo in San Antonio - Our driver James Sencenbaugh - 2nd Runner Up in the UMA International Driver Competition. Congratulations James!

Congratulations to Our Driver James Sencenbaugh 2nd runner up at National UMA Driver Roadeo Competition in San Antonio TX!!

It is always an honor to carry the Redcoat Band.

The Redcoats are coming! We are proud to be a small part of our UGA Redcoat Band’s Rose Bowl trip, even if it was just a trip to the airport. Cheer the Dawgs on, and let’s do it again in Atlanta! See you on the return.

Congratulations to Roadeo winner Mike Spaulding and second place winner James Sencenbaugh! They, along with third place winner, Kyle Ansley will be traveling to San Antonio in January to compete in the National competition at the UMA.

Want to go to the Rose Bowl? Call us to book transportation for your group! 770-532-6878 We can save your group money compared to flying!

Georgia Fans! Are you ready to go to Pasadena? We can take you there! Call us to book your group. 770-532-6878

Our drivers made themselves at home at the Benz last night while the Redcoat Band practiced.

Great Day to send off UGA Redcoat Band buses. GO DAWGS!

Always enjoy taking Cheerleaders to state championship in Columbus!