Get signed up for our next CDL Bus Training class by contacting

Marisa Loftin using Email or call 704-245-6702 ext. 7112.

Our next In-Person CDL Bus Class is:

Date: November 4th-6th

Time: 8am-3pm

The last day to sign up for this class is Oct. 31st.

To sign up for classes, please refer to the following steps.

1. Submit an online application.
2. Contact Marisa Loftin (email; 704-245-6702, ext. 7112) to sign up for the next FREE CDL training to obtain a bus license (Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements). You can also complete this Enrollment Form and email it to Marisa Loftin. This training is offered at no cost.
   
   
3. Check your email daily to receive a background check from the Rowan-Salisbury School System's Human Resources Department. Fill the background check request out as soon as you receive it.
   
   
4. After your background check has been completed and approved by Human Resources, you will need to attend the three-day classroom portion of CDL training to obtain a bus license.
   
   
5. Prior to the three-day, on-the-road training (typically 2-4 weeks after the classroom training), you must complete a medical examination, including a TB test, drug test and physical. You will receive this information from Human Resources.
   
   
6. Complete the on-the-road CDL Training to obtain a bus license.
   
   
7. Recommendation for hire is made to Human Resources.
8. Submit an online application.
9. Contact Marisa Loftin (email; 704-245-6702, ext. 7112) to sign up for the next FREE CDL training to obtain a bus license (Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements). You can also complete this Enrollment Form and email it to Marisa Loftin. This training is offered at no cost.

Bus Driver Continued Education

Using a Fire Extinguisher Video

Are you renewing your licence and need to get a DOT Medical card? Please follow the following necessary steps to obtain your medical card.

Click here for the occupational health service application process, and follow the steps. This applies for first time non CDL holders that are going through the 3 day class, as well as existing CDL holders that are looking to renew their license and need to get a medical card for the first time or renewing your medical card.

Bus Driver Training Presentation

Driver's Welcome Back Power Point Presentation

Bus Driver Training Videos

Emergency Evacuation Procedure

Passenger Stop Procedure

Railroad Crossing Procedure

Thomas Minotours Training

Minotour Bus Training and Driver Expectations

Please review the following state laws concerning driver and student crossing procedures.

• Driver Crossing Procedures
• Student Crossing Procedures (English), Student Crossing Procedures (Spanish)

North Carolina school districts will be using a standard crossing signal to help protect students when they need to cross the street to board the bus or after exiting the bus. The school bus driver will first hold their palm out indicating that students should WAIT before stepping into the roadway. After the driver has checked for safety, he or she will then give students a “thumbs up” indicating that the students should then check for traffic and then cross the street. The driver will indicate the direction to walk by pointing with his or her index finger.

Please review the Bus Driver Handbook. Then, print and sign the Bus Driver Code and Agreement, and the Bus Radio Guidelines.

The bus coordinator at each site is responsible for ensuring a signed copy of each agreement is on file for each driver. A copy of each agreement is to remain in each driver’s file on campus at all times.

Logging In/Out                              https://youtu.be/EYSnuX0E9c8                                        4 min

Using Route Svc                            https://youtu.be/mz-iXW4Aw1s                                      6 min

Search for Route                           https://youtu.be/bJiEEt2VRRQ                                         1 min

Using Tablet Menu                       https://youtu.be/IY-FMTeVSMI                                         3.5 min

Navigation On The Tablet           https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX9i3fVzjfc          5 min

Point to Point Navigation            https://youtu.be/FpQuEyj9XXM                                       7.5 min

Bypassing Stops

Find HERE a screenshot document covering how a driver can bypass stops on their route.

A driver can bypass all stops that aren’t going to be completed at the beginning before leaving the yard or just after completing a prior stop. Bypassing is critical so that the tablet isn’t continually routing the driver back to a stop that they didn’t drive by.