Industry Links & Documents

These links and documents are brought to you as a courtesy and for your convenience.

Bus Regulations and More

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for Private Motor Carriers of Passengers



Guide for Selecting a Vehicle for Your Next School Activity Trip



Guide to Hiring Bus Companies for Student Extracurricular Activities



Guide to Hiring Charter Transportation



Guidelines and Driver Qualifications for Motor Carriers of Passengers



Guidelines for School Bus Operators



Hours of Service for Motor Carriers of Passengers



Inspection, Repair , and Maintenance for Motor Carriers of Passengers



Licensing and Insurance Requirements for For-Hire Motor Carriers of Passengers



Moving Kids Safely by Bus

Every day, in communities all over the United States, schoolchildren ride buses to attend extracurricular activities. Commercial motor vehicles (CMV), whether they are yellow school buses or motor-coaches, are the safest passenger vehicles operating on the highway.


Safety Checklist

The purpose of the School Transportation Safety Assessment Checklist is to help school districts, Head Starts, school bus companies, parents, and government officials improve school bus safety in their communities.