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Greyhound Lines, Inc. Overview

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600 Vine St., Ste. 1400 Cincinnati, 
OH 45202 United States
Phone: 513-241-2200
Fax:513-419-3394

Company Description

If you're going by bus, Greyhound Lines just might be the biggest dog on the track. The company is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, reaching more than 2,300 destinations and carrying about 25 million passengers per year. It mainly serves routes in the US but also carries passengers traveling to and from Canada and Mexico. Some markets are served via partnerships with independent bus lines that link to smaller towns along Greyhound's national route. In addition to its scheduled passenger service, Greyhound offers charter and express package delivery services. Founded in 1914, the company is an operating division of FirstGroup America, a subsidiary of UK-based FirstGroup plc.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Overview

The US express delivery services industry includes about 7,500 companies with combined annual revenue of more than $70 billion. The industry is divided into large networked couriers capable of nationwide and international delivery, and smaller local services that transport packages within a metropolitan area. The courier segment of the industry is highly concentrated and accounts for most of the industry's revenue; United Parcel Service (UPS) and Federal Express (FedEx) alone generate more than 80 percent of the revenue. The local segment, which is much smaller, is highly fragmented.

SIC: 4215

NAICS: 492110

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the company manage fluctuations in demand for delivery services as economic conditions change?

During periods of economic growth, when business and consumer confidence is strong, demand for express delivery service increases. Businesses have more transactions and consumers make more online purchases that require express delivery services.

 

How reliant is the company on its largest customers?

Express delivery services may rely heavily on a few large customers for revenue. Dynamex's five largest customers represent about 25 percent of the company's revenue. Heavy reliance on a few large customers is risky; the loss or failure of one or...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunies

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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    Overview

    The US bus transportation industry includes about 7,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $20 billion. Major bus service providers include FirstGroup America (owner of First Student, First Transit, and Greyhound), Coach USA, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Orange County Transportation Authority, and the US operations of National Express. The urban, school, and interurban and rural bus services sectors are highly concentrated; the charter bus and special needs transportation sectors are fragmented.

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    What steps has the company taken to increase safety and reduce risk?

    School bus companies and operators are liable for injuries suffered on their buses. The issue of whether to mandate the use of safety belts on school buses hasn't been settled in many states. Although safety belts might reduce injuries, the belts...

     

    How does the company recruit and retain drivers?

    Due to the specialized training required to earn a license to drive commercial or school buses, companies can't easily replace drivers. Turnover among bus drivers can be high, especially among school bus drivers, who often have low pay and short...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Bus Transportation Services Industry Report

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      $129