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For the last 10 years, DVS has required commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders to complete the general knowledge, passenger, and school bus knowledge exams when applying for a commercial learners permit (CLP) to receive a school bus endorsement.  With extensive research DVS has found that requirement is not a Federal/State or rule requirement.  Effective August…

MN will be participating in the National Illegal Passing Survey on April 13th, 2022 (If your school is off that day please use April 20th as the alternate). Please have your district’s school bus operators observe and report any instances of motorists illegally passing their school buses, using the attached form. Even drivers who have no “pass-by’s” on the…

On March 3, 2015 Hoglund Bus Company owner Holly Hoglund Klein was tragically killed in a car crash. Friends and colleagues fondly remember Holly as a woman who tirelessly supported other women in the student transportation industry while successfully balancing her family, career, and volunteering in her community. Holly is survived by husband, Tom and…

As the 2021 Legislative Session starts to wind down, MAPT Lobbyist Brad Lundell has put together a document highlighting student transportation provisions that are currently in each proposed Omnibus Bill. We’ll be watching closely with hopes that most or all of these provisions will be included in the final bill. View document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12nWQjQfRk0I1HvqN9IaA72STBSXbcRU6/view?usp=sharing

On March 3, 2015 Hoglund Bus Company owner Holly Hoglund Klein was tragically killed in a car crash. Friends and colleagues fondly remember Holly as a woman who tirelessly supported other women in the student transportation industry while successfully balancing her family, her career, and volunteering in her community. Holly is survived by husband, Tom…

Join us in person July 19-22 to learn from industry professionals and take courses related to your field of work. Our sessions cover everything from Special Education and administration updates to technician sessions and driver training information. This event will take place at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest. Due to local and state regulations, capacity will be limited this year. Make sure to reserve your spot…

The MAPT Train the Trainer staff are busy planning the upcoming conference that will take place July 19th through July 22nd, 2021 at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest. Learn from industry professionals and take courses related to your field of work. Our sessions cover everything from Special Education and administration updates to technician sessions and driver training information. Learn more

Good afternoon everyone,  This year’s Train the Trainer (TTT) event will be held virtually in light of the challenges presented by COVID-19 and our dedication to ensuring the safety of our members.  The TTT in person Conference that was scheduled to take place at the Marriott Northwest has been canceled for 2020.  If you registered…

Join us December 18th, 2019 at Park Adams Transportation in St. Louis Park for our School Bus Safety Committee and Special Education meeting. We will be discussing updates in legislation, MSBOA and MAPT. Please invite people from your district administration, city staff and schools.

Join us for the winter Safety Expo this January! Topics range from current issues (health care, vaping, special needs) to the future of industry (electric buses, propane, technology, collision detection). Speakers include FMCSA, Office of Pupil Transportation Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services, and Keynote Speaker Simon Anderson Futurist. Register online today at www.msboa.com