Dan Drexler, Minnesota Division Administrator MSBOA/MAPT Annual Joint Winter Conference January 21, 2012

Are you planning a school trip using a bus? C onsider more than just price and convenience! Arriving SAFELY should be your top priority.

Safety Performance History Check the Company’s Safety Performance Scores. Consider how they compare to the national averages. When was their last Review and what was their Safety Rating Operating Authority and Insurance Requirements Bus companies charging a fee to provide interstate transportation must obtain operating authority from FMCSA. Liability Insurance of 1.5 million or 5 million.

Finding a Charter Operator in your area.

Planning the trip is the most important safety consideration. Questions to consider. When are you departing/arriving How many hotel nights are you staying How many drivers is the company providing Are they flying or staging driver along the route Are the buses equipped with sleeper berths Do you expect the driver to drive at night Driving safely is all about being alert!

MNSP District Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 410 Mendota Heights, MN Phone FMCSA MN Galtier Plaza, 380 Jackson St Suite 500 St. Paul, MN Phone MNDOT OFFICE OF FREIGHT & COMMERCIAL VEHICLE OPERATIONS 395 John Ireland Blvd St. Paul MN Phone