Distinctive Systems wins Trailways Support Award
4/17/2019
Distinctive Systems is excited to have won the Outstanding Affiliate Support Award at the 2019 Trailways Annual Meeting. This award was presented to Distinctive Systems for the partnership they have provided to Trailways and Trailways member companies this past year, which included presenting at the Trailways Sales Retreat, along with the 2018 and 2019 Annual Meeting. Additionally, Distinctive Systems has provided an integration with the Trailways website, allowing leads from the website to flow directly into the Coach Manager software.
The award was presented to Eric Elliott of Distinctive Systems by the Trailways Board of Directors.
About Distinctive Systems: Distinctive Systems is the leading supplier of software for coach, bus and tour companies. Established for over 35 years, they have supplied systems to operators throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and beyond. More than 1,500 operators rely on one or more of their latest Microsoft SQL Server-based systems for the efficient management of their companies. For more information regarding distinctivesystems.com, please feel free to email eric.elliott@distinctivesystems.comor call 646.448.9981.
Eric Elliott, VP of Sales and Marketing with the award.
Other Recent News
Sales Director Retires After 35 Years of Dedicated Service
11/27/2025
After an incredible 35 years of commitment, hard work and passion our Sales Director, Andrew Fraser, is retiring at the end of the year. Throughout his distinguished career he has played a pivotal role in shaping our business and guided our team through decades of change and sustained growth.
Distinctive Systems Appoints New Managing Director and Expands Development Team
5/13/2025
Distinctive Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Whitehead as its new Managing Director. In addition, the company has expanded its development team with the recruitment of two senior developers.
Obituary Mike Whitehead
2/24/2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Whitehead, founder and Managing Director of Distinctive Systems Ltd, aged 74.
Events
New Zealand Bus and Coach Association Conference 2026
The Bus and Coach Association Conference 2026 will be held on 21st to 23rd September.
California Bus Association’s 52nd Convention and Tradeshow
Distinctive Systems is excited to continue our attendance for the 52nd CBS Convention & Tradeshow.
Euro Bus Expo 2026
Distinctive Systems will be exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo when it returns to the NEC, Birmingham, UK on November 3rd - 5th 2026. Further details to follow.
BIC National Conference 2026
Join us on Hamilton Island, QLD between 15 to 17 November 2026 for the Bus Industry Confederation’s National Conference.
UMA Motorcoach Expo 2027
Distinctive Systems is excited to continue our longstanding attendance at the annual UMA Expo being held in San Antonio, TX.
