Register for the 2026 PSBA Safety Competition!
The Pennsylvania School Bus Association under the direction of Safety Competition Chairman, Dallas Krapf, will be hosting next year’s statewide Safety Competition for school bus drivers from June 19 - 20, 2026 in Bellefonte, PA!
School bus drivers from both independent contractors and public schools will compete for the Pennsylvania State Title of SCHOOL BUS DRIVING CHAMPION for the year. The competition is comprised of a written test (proctored by PennDOT), and a driving and safety skills course. Our Mission of Safely Transporting Pennsylvania’s Future is supported by our key initiatives of Safety, Education and Advocacy.
School bus drivers from both independent contractors and public schools will compete for the Pennsylvania State Title of SCHOOL BUS DRIVING CHAMPION for the year. The competition is comprised of a written test (proctored by PennDOT), and a driving and safety skills course. Our Mission of Safely Transporting Pennsylvania’s Future is supported by our key initiatives of Safety, Education and Advocacy.
***If you have multiple competitors or judges that you would like to register, please fill out the excel document that can be found by clicking the link HERE.***
Please email the document back to the PSBA Office at [email protected]
Please email the document back to the PSBA Office at [email protected]
Looking to fill out a paper application? Click the button below to for the application that you can print out.
***Be sure to email the completed application to the PSBA Office at [email protected]***
***Be sure to email the completed application to the PSBA Office at [email protected]***
Looking for a hotel?
There are many options for hotel rooms in the greater State College Area. Below are a list of some hotel options in the area:
***NOTE prices are subject to change***
Tru By Hilton Bellefonte
143 Leahey Drive,
Bellefonte, PA 16823
13 minute drive
$192 a night
Econo Lodge Bellefonte I-99
3482 Benner Pike,
Bellefonte, PA 16823
11 Minute Drive
$126 a night
Toftrees Golf Resort
1 Country Club Ln,
State College, PA 16803
21 minute drive
$212 a night
Best Western Plus University Park
115 Premiere Dr,
State College, PA 16801
18 minute drive
$167 a night
***NOTE prices are subject to change***
Tru By Hilton Bellefonte
143 Leahey Drive,
Bellefonte, PA 16823
13 minute drive
$192 a night
Econo Lodge Bellefonte I-99
3482 Benner Pike,
Bellefonte, PA 16823
11 Minute Drive
$126 a night
Toftrees Golf Resort
1 Country Club Ln,
State College, PA 16803
21 minute drive
$212 a night
Best Western Plus University Park
115 Premiere Dr,
State College, PA 16801
18 minute drive
$167 a night
Support the Future of School Bus Safety – Become a Sponsor of the 2026 PSBA Safety Competition
The PSBA is proud to host the 2026 PSBA Safety Competition, a long-standing tradition that showcases the highest level of professionalism, skill, and commitment to safety in student transportation.
This annual event brings together Pennsylvania’s top school bus drivers to compete in a series of written and hands-on driving challenges designed to reinforce safe practices and highlight the critical role these professionals play in safely transporting over 1.7 million students each day.
We invite you to partner with us as a sponsor and demonstrate your organization’s commitment to safety, education, and the communities we serve. Sponsorship opportunities provide valuable visibility among industry leaders, contractors, and decision-makers while directly supporting programs that elevate safety standards across the Commonwealth.
By investing in this event, you are not only promoting your brand—you are helping to recognize excellence, support driver development, and advance the mission of safely transporting Pennsylvania’s future.
This annual event brings together Pennsylvania’s top school bus drivers to compete in a series of written and hands-on driving challenges designed to reinforce safe practices and highlight the critical role these professionals play in safely transporting over 1.7 million students each day.
We invite you to partner with us as a sponsor and demonstrate your organization’s commitment to safety, education, and the communities we serve. Sponsorship opportunities provide valuable visibility among industry leaders, contractors, and decision-makers while directly supporting programs that elevate safety standards across the Commonwealth.
By investing in this event, you are not only promoting your brand—you are helping to recognize excellence, support driver development, and advance the mission of safely transporting Pennsylvania’s future.
Meet Your 2025 Winners!
Participating in the Pennsylvania School Bus Driver Safety Competition is an incredible opportunity for drivers to showcase their professionalism, skill, and commitment to safety. This annual event highlights the essential role school bus drivers play in protecting Pennsylvania’s students while celebrating the expertise that comes from dedication and experience behind the wheel. By competing, drivers not only demonstrate their mastery of safety procedures, vehicle operation, and student management, but also set an example of excellence for peers across the Commonwealth. The competition fosters camaraderie, pride, and continuous improvement—reminding everyone that safe student transportation begins with skilled, confident, and highly trained drivers. We want to thank all of the 2025 participants and we look forward to seeing you all next year!
(Left to right) Diosdado Arroyo (PennDOT Bureau of Driver Licensing), Beverly Peppernick (Krapf Bus and PSBA Safety, Education, and Insurance Committee Chair), Aaron Sepkowski (Pocono Transportation and PSBA President), JoAnne Cowan (Krapf School Bus), Angie Martin (Brightbill Transportation), and Patricia Carey (Krapf School Bus).
Congratulations to our Winners!
1st Place - JoAnne Cowan, Krapf School Bus
2nd Place - Angie Martin, Brightbill Transportation
3rd Place - Patti Carey, Krapf School Bus
1st Place - JoAnne Cowan, Krapf School Bus
2nd Place - Angie Martin, Brightbill Transportation
3rd Place - Patti Carey, Krapf School Bus
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Meet the Safety Competition Committee
Dallas Krapf
Safety Committee Chair |
Shawn McGlinchey
Immediate Past President |
Beverly Peppernick
Safety, Education, and Insurance Chair |
Alison Thompson
Safety Committee Vice Chair
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