Safety
Safety first with our drivers
We are extremely proud of our crew of more than 300 dedicated drivers and monitors. Our hiring criteria demand more, and we compensate accordingly to create a corporate culture than builds morale and loyalty. Our drivers are among the highest paid in the county and enjoy the security of year-round employment.
All of our drivers:
- Are NYS 19A Certified
- Complete a 30 hour NYS Safety Training program
- Are randomly checked for drugs and alcohol
- Are cleared through the NY State Central Registry
- Undergo fingerprint background checks
- Are interviewed personally by our VP of Transportation
- Have an annual physical examination
- Are regularly performance-assessed
- Participate in mandatory and in-house safety refresher courses
- Use our dedicated mobile trailer equipped with the latest training tools and technology
All of our monitors:
- Complete a 10 hour Safety Training program
- Are cleared through the NY State Central Registry
- Have an annual physical examination
- Are 18 years or older
- Speak English
Safety first with our buses
Our fleet of 170 vehicles, which includes 25 wheel chair vans, is licensed by the New York State Department of Transportation. It is fully insured, maintained in tip-top condition, and sparkling clean inside and out. We keep all of our vehicles under warranty because it is more cost-effective for us to replace them frequently and operate new equipment than repair older vehicles. Many of our buses now have air conditioning.
All County Bus’s record with the New York State Department of Transportation is unmatched: for the past three years we have exceeded the NYS Bus Inspection Profile that measures road-worthiness.
All of our buses:
- Are equipped with state-of-the-art Global Positioning Systems
- Are inspected twice yearly by the New York State Department of Transportation
- Comply with the highest safety requirements
- Have their brakes and tires checked regularly at our on-site facility
- Are kept spotlessly clean, inside and out
Fleet Specifications
- 150 school vans
- 20 wheelchair vans
- Air conditioned
- Equipped with radios
- Licensed by DOT
- Fully insured
- GPS tracking