We require a clean pre-employment drug test and Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Our drivers are fingerprinted and undergo criminal background checks
Ongoing random drug and alcohol testing of all drivers and attendants
In-depth background checks on drivers and driver assistants
We train our drivers and team above and beyond state and federal requirements
Our drivers receive continuing education and are recertified annually
Fleet and Facilities
Our bus and van fleet is late model, well maintained, and environmentally-friendly
Fleet replacement schedules ensure our fleet is compliant and reliable
We perform daily pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of each bus
All of our buses are inspected by the New York State Department of Transportation every six months
We have a 99% NYS DOT vehicle inspection pass rate
The New York State Department of Transportation reviews all our vehicle safety inspection logs
In-house bus maintenance and repairs are performed by highly-skilled and certified technicians
State-of-the-art facilities receive 25% of their power from the sun
All of our buses and vehicles comply with New York State and Federal regulatory agencies
We have the newest, cleanest and most professional facilities in Suffolk County
Training and Education
We have full-time, in-house training staff (Certified 19a Examiners, School Bus Driver Instructors – SBDI, and two NYS Master Instructors)
We provide comprehensive mentoring and driver training for accident preventions and special needs children
Our safety team provides complimentary safety training for K-2 students for all of our districts
Our school bus team receives anti-bullying, student sensitivity training and management strategies
School Bus Safety Technology
Our parent app allows parents and caregivers to receive real-time bus arrival notifications on their smart phone
All our buses are equipped with state-of-the-art GPS technology which provides vehicle location, route alerts and live driver analytics
Advanced mapping software allows us to plot the most efficient routes to help save tax dollars
Child-check safety system with motion sensors helps make sure no child is left onboard the bus
Digital video cameras on the inside and outside of the bus for enhanced student management and safety
Homeland Security and Disaster Response
Work to continually integrate Homeland Security advisories to safeguard passengers and employees
We deploy Federal Transit Administration (FTA) approved anti-terror and security measures at all our facilities
We scored a 99% on our Transportation Security Administration (TSA) terrorists attack threat assessment of our transportation system
All of our team members are required to wear a company ID badge at all times
We created an anonymous safety hotline (See Something Say Something) that allows for communication of unsafe conditions on the road and off the road to be reported
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
New York School Bus Contractor of the Year
Ranked Best Company to Work for in New York by the Society for Human Resource Management
“A” Rating from the Public Transportation Safety Board
Newsday Top Work Place
40-First Place Finishes at the Annual New York School Bus Driver Safety Competition
National Special Needs Bus Driver Competition Winner
