What are we all about?
Our story
Huntington Coach has a rich history stretching back to 1927. Throughout its 90-plus years of providing reliable student transportation, it has grown into one of the largest providers on Long Island.
In 1927, Huntington Coach is formed – In 1927, the company was founded by the Dempsey family of Huntington. The company transported workers to local factories during World War II.
During the 1950s, Huntington Coach enters the school bus transportation industry – In 1950, Ernest Schenk, who operated a large transit company in Floral Park, purchased the company. In 1955, Schenk sold Huntington Coach and Hendrickson Bus to James Clifford and his wife, Dorothy.
Huntington Coach grows its fleet – In 1965, Kevin Clifford became president of Huntington Coach and Hendrickson Bus. The fleet has since grown from under 100 vehicles in 1965 to over 900 that the companies operate today.
Teaching School Bus Safety with Buster the Bus
At Huntington Coach, we believe school bus safety starts with both trained drivers and well-informed students. That’s why we bring Buster — the remote-controlled, talking mini school bus — into classrooms to teach safety skills in a fun, engaging way.
Our program focuses on kindergarten through third grade, the ages most at risk for bus-related injuries. In kindergarten, students meet Buster in class, then head outside to explore a real bus and learn vital lessons: stay visible, keep a safe distance, and always follow the driver’s signals.
Older students review key safety points through an auditorium presentation and video. Each kindergartener receives a take-home kit with a coloring book, safety info for parents, and a reminder of what they’ve learned.
Offered free to our district partners, this program helps meet New York state school bus safety requirements — while keeping kids informed, engaged, and safe.
Part of the Beacon Mobility family
In February 2023, Huntington Coach joined the Beacon Mobility family of transportation companies.
Beacon Mobility companies bring critical special education, paratransit, non-emergency medical, and standard school transportation to communities in 25 states in the U.S. And we love what we do.
That’s because Beacon Mobility is, above all, a people-focused organization. We are a dedicated, passionate, and diverse group who pour our hearts and souls into caring for the precious cargo we transport every day.
Our values and core purpose
Beacon Mobility is more than a company – we’re a family. Everything we do is viewed through the lens of our values and core purpose to ensure that our employees, our customers, our passengers, and our communities will not only grow, but thrive.
We show up every day to ensure that everyone has equal access to the programs that help them live, learn, and achieve. We are honored and humbled to be able to do our part to provide mobility without limits.
We care
Treat people with kindness
Offer help when you can
Keep everyone safe
We do the right thing
Act in good faith
Do what you say
Hold each other accountable
We collaborate
Ask for input
Be a great listener
Find solutions together
We have fun
Be yourself
Create connections
Celebrate success together
Mobility Without Limits
Transporting people to live, learn, and achieve
Join a driving force for student excellence
As an industry leader, come work for a company that makes a difference in people’s lives. Come join a company with over 90 years of history and superior opportunities today!
