Here's some more info from the US Dept of Labor website about training for a bus driver:
Education and training. Some employers prefer high school graduates and require a written test of ability to follow complex bus schedules, but the ability to drive and a clean license are usually more important.
Most companies give driver trainees 2 to 8 weeks of classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. In the classroom, trainees learn Department of Transportation and company work rules, safety regulations, State and municipal driving regulations, and safe driving practices. They also learn to read schedules, determine fares, keep records, and deal courteously with passengers.
During training, all bus drivers practice driving on set courses. They practice turns and zigzag maneuvers, backing up, and driving in narrow lanes. Then, they drive in light traffic and, eventually, on congested highways and city streets. They also make trial runs without passengers to improve their driving skills and learn the routes. Local transit trainees memorize and drive each of the runs operating out of their assigned garage. New drivers make regularly scheduled trips with passengers, accompanied by an experienced driver who gives helpful tips, answers questions, and evaluates the new driver's performance. Most bus drivers get brief supplemental training periodically to stay informed of safety issues and regulatory changes.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Here is some interesting statistics from the US Dept of Labor website on bus drivers:
About 35 percent of all bus drivers worked part time in 2008. School bus drivers work only when schools are in session. Some work 20 hours a week or less, driving one or two routes in the morning and afternoon. Drivers taking field or athletic trips, or who also have midday kindergarten routes, may work more hours a week.
Regular local transit and intercity bus drivers usually have a 5 or 6 day workweek. They may have to work one or both weekend days on a regular basis. Some drivers work in the early morning, in the evening, or after midnight. To accommodate commuters, many work “split shifts”—for example, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., with time off in between. Depending on the length of their routes, intercity bus drivers may spend one or more nights away from home at a time. Others may make a round-trip (or several round-trips) during a single day and come home at the end of each shift.
Motor coach operators may work any day and all hours of the day, including weekends and holidays. Their hours are dictated by the destinations, schedules, and itineraries of chartered tours. Like all commercial drivers, their weekly hours must be consistent with the Department of Transportation's rules and regulations concerning hours of service and they are required to document their time in a logbook.
About 35 percent of all bus drivers worked part time in 2008. School bus drivers work only when schools are in session. Some work 20 hours a week or less, driving one or two routes in the morning and afternoon. Drivers taking field or athletic trips, or who also have midday kindergarten routes, may work more hours a week.
Regular local transit and intercity bus drivers usually have a 5 or 6 day workweek. They may have to work one or both weekend days on a regular basis. Some drivers work in the early morning, in the evening, or after midnight. To accommodate commuters, many work “split shifts”—for example, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., with time off in between. Depending on the length of their routes, intercity bus drivers may spend one or more nights away from home at a time. Others may make a round-trip (or several round-trips) during a single day and come home at the end of each shift.
Motor coach operators may work any day and all hours of the day, including weekends and holidays. Their hours are dictated by the destinations, schedules, and itineraries of chartered tours. Like all commercial drivers, their weekly hours must be consistent with the Department of Transportation's rules and regulations concerning hours of service and they are required to document their time in a logbook.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Here's another one I found of the Chicago Blizzard. Today, we are expecting more snow/ice....SPRING where are you?
Friday, February 4, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Chicago really got whalloped in the storm. I have a friend who lives in Kenosha, WI - just north of Chicago and they got 26 inches. Here is a view of Lake Shore Drive in Chicago with all the abandoned vehicles.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
With the Super Bowl just around the corner--Susquehanna Valley vans are passionate about "their" team! Enjoy!
If anyone has some pics they would like to share from the "other" team--send them to me and I'll include them for equal time!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Here we are again with a repeat performance of yesterday--this ice storm was a little worse--about 10,000 people in Lancaster County without power this morning. Our long hilly driveway is again encased in ice--but this time we have the added fun of removing a tree limb from across it (when the ice melts!).
Please stay safe out there if you have to travel anywhere in the path of this horrendous storm.
Please stay safe out there if you have to travel anywhere in the path of this horrendous storm.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Due to yet another storm in the Susquehanna Valley (and the East Coast)--our scheduled Board Meeting for tonight has been CANCELLED! Please stay safe out there...roads here in Lancaster County are VERY slick. Roads in Hershey are a little more snow covered--but the worst is yet to come this evening with another round of snow/ice overnight.
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