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Ramblin Express is a Colorado owned and operated passenger ground transportation company providing first class charter bus service since 1993 . Operations and facilities include locations of both Denver and Colorado Springs . Ramblin Express with its two locations includes a variety of fleet vehicle types including motorcoaches , midsized buses and minibuses .
Sandy Everett started her own journey in the motorcoach industry over 20 years ago . While not the traditional route , Sandy ’ s story showcases the potential of the travel and motorcoach industry . After starting as a position to raise her growing family , Sandy has since achieved executive level recognition within the same organization after 23 years of service to the Ramblin Express team .
Sandy ’ s journey in the motorcoach industry started in 1999 as a driver for the organization . As the mother of three young children , Sandy was able to identify and start a position as a driver for Ramblin Express which had a significant impact on the time with her children . Working one position with Ramblin Express as a driver allowed her to spend more time with the children . The flexible hours and pay created one job opportunity verse sharing her time over two positions .
After showing her devotion and success to the Ramblin Express team , Sandy quickly received a promotion moving into the office and a year-round regular office schedule . During Sandy ’ s time with
Sandy Everett Ramblin Express Director of Operations sandy @ ramblin . com
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Ramblin Express , she has served as Office Assistant and Assistant to the General Manager , where her focus included maintaining motorcoach fleet records , Parts Inventory , operations licensing , and the many other important legal details in operating a motorcoach organization .
As Sandy ’ s career in the industry continued to progress , Ramblin Express management had her fill roles in Sales , Office Manager , and driving when needed . As she continued to work full time in this fast-paced industry , Sandy continued to raise her family and maintain being a great role model showing the fruits of hard work , determination , and loyalty to a great organization .
After 23 years , Sandy serves as the Director of Operations , overseeing the dispatch and onetime scheduling drivers , all OTR ’ s , teams and all motorcoach operations for both Colorado Springs and Denver locations . Pre-pandemic , Ramblin Express employed approximately 60-75 drivers covering their fleet of 45 + vehicles . Each day presents a new challenge , especially in light of the pandemic . However even on the difficult days , Sandy ’ s love of the industry and is hopeful for the return of full operations . She has made lifelong friends throughout the industry during her time and earned the respect of many rising in the ranks from driver to an executive .

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