Our Members

PSBA Associate Member List

The Pennsylvania School Bus Association is supported by many companies that provide services and products to the school bus transportation industry. The next time you are in need, first check out the list of PSBA Associate Members.

Members

info@paschoolbus.org

Events

PSBA Board of Directors & Committee Meetings

March 24, 2012 - Harrisburg

June 26, 2012 - Seven Springs

October 13, 2012 - TBD

Board Meetings are open to all PSBA Members Call the PSBA Office for more details.

PSBA 32nd Annual Convention & Trade Show

June 24-26, 2012 - Seven Springs Resort

Conference Registration Info

PSBA Member - Contractor Registration Form

PSBA Member - Exhibitor Registration Form

Non-Member - Exhibitor Registration Form

School District & Non-Member Contractor Registration Form

PSBA Member (Only) - School Bus Driver Instructor Course

REGIONAL WORKSHOPS & WEBINARS

Pennsylvania School Bus Drivers Safety Competition

June 22 & 23, 2012- State College

Contestant Application

2012 School Bus Driver Safety Competition Guidelines

2011 Annual Convention Highlights

Hagey Recieves PSBA's Highest Honor

Gold Bus Contractor Awards

E & B Transportation

Hash Bus Company

Platinum Bus Contractor Awards

Transportation Services, Inc.

Convention Photos

PSBA Safe Driver Award

Safe Driver Award Application & Information

2010/11 Safe Driver Award Yearbook

PSBA Contractor Awards

PSBA School Bus Contractor Awards Form

About Pennsylvania School Bus Association

The Pennsylvania School Bus Association is a group of nearly 400 school bus contractors from across Pennsylvania who have come together to be a strong voice for school bus safety and the school bus contracting industry.

Our mission is to provide programs, education, and services to promote and foster the highest degree of safety in the transportation of school children and strengthen the quality of student transportation through professional management. PSBA works with many Pennsylvania organizations and government agencies to advance the mission and accomplish the goals of the membership.

We believe that gaining the respect and confidence of the students, parents, school administration, and members of the community provide the incentive to accomplish and maintain the highest degree of ethical conduct.

Alerts & Updates

Education Block Grant Proposal Could Have Unintentional, Disastrous Impact on School Busing in Pennsylvania (May 10, 2012)

HARRISBURG, PA - The Pennsylvania School Bus Association, an organization representing the interests of 700 private school bus companies that employ 60,000 Pennsylvanians, today warned that the Governor's education budget proposal could have the unintended consequence of ending the iconic yellow shcool bus that has served as a mode of transportation for millions of Pennsylvania school children over the years. (read more)

Governor's Proposed Education Budget Could Drastically Alter School Bus Transportation in Pennsylvania, including Elimination of Free Busing by School Districts(May 2012)

The Pennsylvania School Bus Association (PSBA) and 700 private school bus contractor companies employing 60,000 Pennsylvanians are extremely concerned about the future of pupil transportation throughout the Keystone State.

Governor Tom Corbett's proposal to include school bus transportation funding with a new Student Achievement Education Block Grant (SAEBG) would replace a well-established funding formula and destabilize pupil transportation both now and in the future. That reimbursement formula that the Department of Education now uses ensures safe, reliable and efficient pupil transportation service. (read more)

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School Buses Save the Environment

New Federal Regulations for CDL School Bus Drivers (July 2011)

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently amended their regulations to require people who have, or who are seeking a commercial driver’s license, to self-certify the type of driving they engage in or expect to engage in to their state’s licensing agency. Additionally, all commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, subject to the physical qualification requirements of the FMCSRs, must provide a current copy of their Medical Examiner’s Certificate to their state driver licensing agency. These provisions were signed into state law on Jan. 27. (see more)

More information related to CDL Self-Certification can be found under the Laws & Regulations tab above.

PSBA Holds State Pupil Transportation Subsidy Summit

On June 28 the PSBA held a regional meeting to review the state's reimbursement formula for pupil transportation. Over 100 people attended the meeting to learn more about the subsidy. It was recommended to members to review the PDE 2576 reports for the school districts and IUs that they operate. Click here to connect to the link or contact the PSBA office to request a copy.

PennDOT Releases New School Bus Driver Instructor & Scool Bus Driver Manuals (April 2011)

On March 21, 2011 PennDOT announced the release of the new School Bus Driver & School Bus Driver Instructor Manuals. To access the new manuals and cuririculum click here.

Legal Services for PSBA Members (October 2010)

The Pennsylvania School Bus Association is pleased to announce an important new service available to all members. RC Kelly Law Associates, LLC will offer its Business Counsel Services to all PSBA members. This value added service is made possible through the Keystone Insurers Group and allows PSBA members to receive the advice and assistance of legal counsel on many matters at no cost beyond normal membership dues. Information about the program can be found on the Members Only page. You must register to access the Members Only page.

School Bus Driver Skills Test Exams (September 2010)

In recent weeks the PSBA has received numerous telephone calls about the difficulty scheduling drivers for skills test at the PennDOT driver license centers across the state. In most instances the PennDOT sites are 6-8 weeks out scheduling appointments. The only alternative for contractors is to schedule the skills test with a Third Party Testing Site. PennDOT provides a link of all Third Party Testers open to the public in Pennsylvania including PennDOT Driver License Centers.

Pennsylvania Map of CDL Skills Test Sites (PennDOT & Private)

PSBA helped pass legislation to exempt school buses, parts, and accessories from sales tax.

PSBA helped with the passage of the railroad crossing bill mandating that school buses must stop at railroad crossings.

PSBA was at the forefront in working with lawmakers to require criminal history checks of school bus drivers.

Meeting the Needs of PSBA Members for Over 15 Years

Specialized Insurance Coverages for Members of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association Include:

♦ Broad Commercial Auto Coverage ♦ PSBA Member Summer Layup Credit ♦ Non-School Related Activities Coverage Available ♦ Audio and Visual Equipment on Bus may qualify for free Coverage ♦ Workers Compensation ♦ Coverage for Corporal Punshiment and Molestation

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Keystone Insurers Group is the exclusively endorsed insurance provider for PSBA Members.

Membership Services

PSBA offers two types of membership opportunities.

Regular (Contractor) Membership - Any private contractor, who contracts with School Districts for pupil transportation, is eligible for membership in the Pennsylvania School Bus Association.

Associate (Business or Other) Membership - Any individual, partnership, corporation, or other business entity which engages in a business that services the school bus industry or which is affiliated with such services is eligible for membership in the Pennsylvania School Bus Association as an Associate Member.

Board Of Directors & Committees

The property and business of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association is managed by its Board of Directors, who are Regular Members and in good standing of the association.

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