​Type: ​Private, Alliance of 70 Charter Bus Operators

​Union Representation: ​Some Locations Unionized

​Fleet Size: ​Not Disclosed

​Routes: ​Few Dedicated Routes, Mostly Chartered Point to Point Service

​Manufacturer and Powerplant: ​Most companies operating under the Trailways banner use either MCI or Prevost models. Other popular models come from Van Hool and Setra. New companies who have taken out loans or are leasing brand new charter buses are increasingly using non US spec vehicles from manufacturers such as CIAO, Temsa, Volvo and Ankai to lower costs.

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Fare Collection: ​Payment for charter services are made before the trip takes place. Pricing is uniform to the Trailways network but companies reserve the right to charge more if certain circumstances require unique accommodation.

Livery:​ All companies part of the Trailways Alliance are free to use their own corporate liveries for their fleets but all display the Trailways logo as part of their livery to show they operate as part of a joint network.

Innovations: ​Founded right around the peak of Greyhound's dominance, an alliance of smaller bus companies was needed to challenge the much larger Greyhound. Trailways is an alliance of over 70 private bus companies who either specialize in Charter Bus Service or Tourism/Sightseeing Services, sometimes both. Being part of the Trailways alliance gives each company "preferred status" in its home district. This means if a big contract to move a MLB Baseball team comes up and the team is located in Company A's service area, Company B cannot steal it away. The alliance ensures fair competition as well as assistance. If Company A is overwhelmed by the contract Company B can be asked to assist for a share of the profits.

​Sometimes the U.S. Government hires private charter companies to move around Government employees or military personnel. Trailways Alliance members who are given this special type of contract must have their employees pass government background checks and have security clearances. Once they complete this the need to constantly vet the company is no longer needed and the company is awarded this special logo for use on buses carrying out Government contracts.