Kushner & Associates was founded in 1969 by Linda Kushner. Susan Kushner has been the President and CEO since 1986.

We are a full service transportation management company experienced in the total management of shuttle transport programs. We can handle your convention transportation needs. We are noted for our attention to detail, creativity and flexibility. Our solid reputation for service with style and strong relationships with suppliers knowing their specialties.

Our office is completely automated with state of the art hardware, software, and SMART Phones. This system allows us to go on-site and have full access to all of our inter-office resources including multi-user databases and custom designed shuttle scheduling software. We can adjust schedules, instructions, signs, etc. as necessary to ensure that your program runs at 100% efficiency.

Our philosophy and commitment to success allows us to sell what can be done. We would like to take this opportunity to say that our methods of operation have repeatedly proven to be successful for complex, multi-faceted programs such as yours. More than 75% of our business is repeat business. We earn the respect of our clients and they come back year after year.

Kushner & Associates is very conscientious of the environmental impact of bus transportation and is at the forefront of the “greening” of the charter transportation industry by:

• Designing the most efficient transportation systems possible with the fewest number of motor coaches traveling the least distances possible to meet our client’s transportation needs.
• Utilizing motor coaches equipped with EPA 07 engines that produce 55% less nitrogen oxide (NOx) and 90% less particulate matter (soot and ash) than previous models. The combination of EPA 07 engines and utilization of ultra-low sulfur fuel makes motor coaches part of the energy solution.
• Utilizing motor coaches with 12 speed transmissions that increase fuel mileage by as much as 2 miles per gallon. Utilizing motor coaches with tires that decease vehicle weight and lowers rolling resistance thereby increasing fuel conservation.
• Utilizing motor coaches, where available, that are engineered with vertical exhaust systems that further reduce emissions and increase fuel conservation.
• Training drivers to reduce idling and use of A/C whenever feasible and practical to conserve fuel and reduce emissions.
• Recycling paper, plastic, ink cartridges, etc. in our office as well as using green chemicals to clean our offices.

Encouraging our partner bus companies to recycle their paper, plastic, ink cartridges, wastewater from wash racks, engine oil, etc. Our bus company partners also use green cleaning chemicals in their offices as well as in the motor coaches. Some of our partners go the extra mile and use the recycled engine oil to heat their offices. Using caterers that work with local growers, businesses, etc. to reduce fuel and emissions used to import food. There are also some great new recyclable plates, flatware and cups on the market. Purchasing Carbon Off-Sets to reduce your overall carbon footprint.

Kushner and Associates is a Recipient Organization of Green Ride Global's (GRG) Green Preferred Supplier List (GPSL). We understand the importance of environmental sustainability as it relates to ground transportation.

All Platinum GRG/GPSL companies can provide event or trip specific supply chain emissions reports. These reports enhance Kushner and Associates' ability to prove that our ground transportation partners are operating inside the highest level environmental sustainability programming possible

Here at Kushner & Associates we are proud members of many leading CVB’s in major cities across the country. As members, we actively foster our relationships with the staff in these associations, which helps us to provide an additional layer of service to our clients.

• Anaheim / Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau
• Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau
• Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau
• New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Visit Orlando
• Phoenix and Valley of the Sun Convention and Visitors Bureau
• San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau
• San Francisco Travel
• Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau
• San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association

Client Testimonials

With you taking care of shuttles we know we never have to worry about the transportation service portion of our conference. —2010 convention with 14, 000 attendees

You and your team exemplify strong leadership and commitment. You truly go above the call of duty and step in to help out whenever needed. -- 2009 scientific meeting with 12,000 attendees

With all of the provided services running flawlessly and your constantly staying in contact with us onsite, you truly did an above and beyond job! -- 2009 scientific meeting with 5,000 attendees

We especially appreciate all the pre-planning work you do to keep our costs manageable. --2009 scientific meeting with 30,000 attendees

Your assistance with our shuttle buses was amazing! Your pre-planning efforts really helped to move our attendees through incredibly fast, it was impressive! To quote one of our attendees, you were "Disney-esq" in your efficiency. You guys really rock! -- 2008 trade show with 22,000 attendees

What a phenomenal job you and your team did to help make the 2008 Annual Meeting & Exposition the success it was! From the moment we connected, I KNEW that this was going to be a partnership that remains intact for a long time. As you know and I've said it over and over – I loved your proposal from the start and...I knew Kushner was the choice! -- 2008 trade meeting with 5,000 attendees

Your services not only met but exceeded both our expectations and those of our participants. The comments on the buses and the staff have been outstanding! -- 2008 trade meeting with 5,000 attendees

Your flexibility and commitment exceeded our expectations – your friendship priceless. -- 2008 scientific meeting with 30,000 attendees

The service you provided from pre-planning to on-site is exactly why our shuttle service ran so smoothly. -- 2008 convention with 14,000 attendees

Thank you so much for making our shuttles run like "clock-work" again this year! Your attention to detail and proactive approach made the bussing program virtually hassle-free. -- 2007 convention with 20,000 attendees

The entire Kushner team really rose to meet the challenges we faced this year. The Meeting was extremely well planned and well executed in every detail. --2007 scientific meeting with 30,000 attendees

I really appreciate all the assistance throughout the year helping us to create a hotel block from which we can do a cost-effective shuttle. -- 2005 scientific meeting with 25,000 attendees

Your expertise and extensive knowledge make you an invaluable asset to our meeting. We especially appreciate all the pre-planning work you do to keep our costs manageable and to ensure the shuttle sponsors are happy. -- 2005 scientific meeting with 30,000 attendees