Motorcoach Companies Helping Communities Devastated by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has left widespread destruction, impacting thousands of families and communities along the Atlantic Coast. Now, more than ever, our efforts can make a difference. Several member companies provide essential support, supplies, and aid to help these communities recover. Join us in this relief effort by donating or volunteering.

How You Can Help

You can get involved in the following ways:

• Monetary Donations: Financial contributions go directly toward providing essentials like food, water, and shelter for those affected. You can donate directly to local relief organizations.
• Supply Donations: Essential items like bottled water, canned goods, hygiene products, blankets, and first aid supplies are urgently needed. Find local drop-off points where you can bring these much-needed supplies.
• Volunteer: Consider volunteering to help distribute supplies or assist with rebuilding efforts. Local organizations and motorcoach companies are organizing efforts to transport volunteers and supplies to the affected areas.
• Convoy of Care is accepting financial donations and cleanup tools and products. Supplies requested for donation include: tarps, work gloves, flathead shovels, rakes, chainsaws, batteries, flashlights, and more. To donate supplies, please deliver to Caring For Others headquarters at 3537 Browns Mill Rd SE #2, Atlanta, GA 30354.    

ABA Members Rolling Out

Several motorcoach companies are stepping up to provide critical transportation and logistical support in the wake of Hurricane Helene. These companies are facilitating the delivery of supplies and organizing relief efforts for the hardest hit.

A-1 Limousine: Organizing a delivery of essential supplies to the Winston-Salem area and other parts of North Carolina.

Bailey Coach: Delivering diapers and essential supplies to Arden, North Carolina.

Champion Coach: Partnering with local churches to transport bottled water.

Clarence Cox and Convoy of Care delivered multiple truckloads of supplies in the last few weeks. They sent seven tractor-trailers to Valdosta, GA, one tractor-trailer of water to Sandersville, GA, and one tractor-trailer with two 24-foot trucks to Nashville, GA. Recently, they delivered five more tractor-trailers and two 24-foot trucks to Valdosta, GA, and were featured on ABC’s Good Morning America. “There is still a need to help restore these communities and we will continue our mission as long as we have the resources,” said Cox.

Fullington Auto Bus Company is conducting a relief drive and seeking volunteers and item donations. Read more about their efforts.

Georgia Coach Lines: Sending seven tractor-trailers and two box trucks with supplies to Valdosta, Georgia.

Gray Line Tennessee: Sending a team to Asheville to support relief efforts and accepting community donations.

John Hall’s Alaska donated to relief support with area charities.

Quick’s Bus Company: Organizing a drive to fill a bus with essential supplies for western North Carolina.

Trans-Bridge Lines: Organized and delivered a “Stuff the Bus” campaign for supplies to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Read about the response to the donation drive and delivery.

Unique Limousine: Accepting donations to fill a motorcoach with supplies for Asheville.

ABA Member Organizations Ready to Assist

Abbott Bus Lines, based in Roanoke, VA, has buses available to transport donations into the North Carolina and Tennessee areas. Call 800 433-1111.

First Class Transportation, based in Houston, TX, has buses available to transport workers and/or supplies into Texas and along the Gulf Coast. We have previously supported major recovery efforts for emergency services, including hurricane relief. Call 281-590-8800 or email info@firstclasstours.net.

Hotard Coaches, based in New Orleans, LA, has buses available to transport workers and/or supplies into Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, and the entire southeast region. They have previously supported major recovery efforts for emergency services, including hurricane relief. Call 800-356-6831 or email charters@hotard.com.

KB Excursions, a Midwest-based operator, will have fleet assets ready for deployment by October 15 and has previously helped in hurricane relief efforts. Contact Michelle at 414 882-0634.

Nationwide Bus Charter can assist with securing emergency transportation and evacuation efforts. Contact Nick Iannetti at 800 439-2015, extension 812.

If your motorcoach, tour, or group travel business is participating in or coordinating any relief efforts or is available to assist in any way, please reach out to ABA so we can help spread the word about your efforts and availability.

This page will be updated regularly. Last edit October 15, 2024.