The Goebel family has been in the transportation industry since 1962. That is when Robert Goebel started transporting paying customers form Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to nearby hotels and Akron/Canton Regional Airport. As a Cleveland Police Officer for 16 years stationed at times at Hopkins Airport, Robert Goebel was often asked about the availability of transportation service between Cleveland and nearby destinations.

Sometimes, to supplement the needs of his growing family, Officer Goebel would make trips with paying passengers on his off-duty hours. A single 1961 Chrysler station wagon was used when not transporting kids and groceries. Since that time the Goebel family have established two separate companies that they solely own and operate. They are Hopkins Airport Limousine Service, Inc and Lakefront Lines, Inc.

The founding company is Hopkins Airport Limousine Service, Inc, d.b.a. Hopkins Transportation Services (HTS for short). HTS is an Ohio based corporation established in 1964 by Robert V. and Mary Alice Goebel. HTS holds several Public Utilities Commission of Ohio licenses to operate passenger transportation services with in the state of Ohio.

Spurred by the success of Hopkins Limousine, Goebel family in 1980 decided to get in the motor coach (bus) business by purchasing the fledgling Cleveland-based Lakefront Trailways, Inc. with only 10 motor coaches. By purchasing another transportation company, the Goebel family continued to do what they do best – provide personal transportation services – while combining facilities as well as main office personnel, maintenance and accounting functions for both Hopkins and Lakefront.

When purchased, Lakefront provided scheduled line-runs on a contract basis for Trailways. The Goebel family renamed the company Lakefront Lines, Inc. to enhance its image in the transportation and tour industry while continuing to develop its tour business. Lakefront is an Ohio based corporation, which has the authority and capabilities to transport passengers anywhere in North America.

Lakefront Lines is the largest independent motor coach operator in Ohio. While Cleveland serves as Lakefront’s corporate office, the company also has offices in Columbus, Cincinnati and Toledo, Ohio. The company currently has 110 motor coaches available, which are equipped to travel cross-country.

What began literally as a “Mom and Pop” business over 30 years ago has blossomed into a “Leader” position in the transportation industry, but only because the Goebel family has continued its commitment to personal, quality service in each of its companies.

Each member of the Goebel family learned the business from experts – their parents – and are here because they are committed to a continuing legacy. Taking care of their clients’ needs is not only their job; it is their life. Moreover, it is a commitment the Goebel family wants to continue for another 30 years.