Marshalls of Sutton on Trent has become the latest operator to join the prestigious Guild of British Coach Operators.
It is already benefitting from the Guild’s annual benchmarking survey, presented to members at its April AGM, addressed by Senior Traffic Commissioner Richard Turfitt.
Founded by John Marshall in 1989 as a one-vehicle operation, it now runs 37 vehicles (11 coaches and 26 buses).
Guild Chairman Andrew Richmond says: “I’m sure Marshalls will have a lot to contribute to our discussions as we continue to share best practice.”
Engineering Director Paul Marshall says: “We want to be recognised as one of the top coach operators in the country. We like the way that the Guild works and the information it distributes to members.
“We are looking forward to working with the other operators and sharing our experience within the industry.”
In 2014 an additional Transport Manager was recruited to take charge of coaching, successfully raising the profile of the coaching element of the business.
Now in its 33rd year, the Guild promotes and markets the services of its members, all of whom commit to meeting the highest quality standards, assured by regular independent audits.
Prospective members have to achieve a 100% pass before being accepted into the Guild.
The Guild is also registered as a Driver CPC training centre, giving members access to a suite of courses specifically designed for the coach industry.
