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This episode gives you a clear look at how group travel really works and how one local company moves thousands of people every year with simple planning and strong service. You get practical insight you can use for your team, school, church, or family trip.

Willie Alexander, Director of Operations at J & T Charters, explains how their fleet of more than 50 vehicles serves universities, schools, churches, families, and corporate clients across the region. You learn how to plan a trip, what a charter service actually provides, and what makes this type of travel easier than juggling multiple cars.

You hear real numbers, real examples, and straightforward answers to common questions about logistics, safety, routes, and destinations.

What you learn in this episode
• How J & T Charters serves colleges like Grambling State and Philander Smith
• How their fleet ranges from 14 to 56 passengers
• Why families use charters to avoid long drives and multiple vehicles
• How the sales team builds full travel packages with hotels and attractions
• How schools use charter buses for lessons, WiFi access, and long trips
• How they load instruments, luggage, and equipment in undercarriage storage
• How they price trips, match quotes, and handle insurance questions
• The most common destinations like museums, parks, water parks, and Florida
• How strong Chamber visibility increased community demand

This conversation matters because more local groups are choosing charter travel for safety, convenience, and cost control. When you compare the time saved, the coordination avoided, and the ability to keep everyone together, a charter often becomes the simplest solution for any group event or long-distance trip.

If you want your organization, school, or church to move people without stress, this episode gives you the direct steps to get started.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the chartering business
00:34 Who J and T Charters serves
01:11 Black car services and airport transport
01:33 Colleges and universities that rely on them
02:29 Small trips compared to large multi-coach trips
03:10 Regional locations and service areas
03:32 How the business started
04:14 How first-time customers plan a trip
04:40 Full travel package planning
05:20 Sponsor message, Pure Focus Media
05:54 Churches, social groups, and school customers
06:28 How equipment and luggage storage works
07:19 Funny group travel stories
08:08 Challenges at food stops
08:32 Planning tips for group travel
09:16 Families using charters instead of multiple cars
09:42 Popular destinations and trip types
10:33 Technology and amenities on modern coaches
11:22 Matching vehicle size to group size
12:11 Fleet size and capacity
12:42 Impact of the Southaven Chamber
13:28 Business goals for 2026
13:58 Safety, insurance, and driver questions
15:02 Most common long-distance destinations
15:55 Expansion plans
16:19 Willie’s path into the industry
17:30 What separates J and T Charters
18:15 How to book a trip
18:39 Closing and sponsor message

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