Dan Drexler, Minnesota Division Administrator

MSBOA/MAPT Annual Joint Winter Conference

January 21, 2012

How to Select a Safe Charter Operator for Your

School Trip

Are you planning a school trip using a bus?

Consider more than just price and convenience!Arriving SAFELY should be your top

priority.

Safe Charter Operator

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 RequirementsBus companies charging a fee to provide

interstate transportation must obtain operating authority from FMCSA.

Liability Insurance of 1.5 million or 5 million.

Safe Charter Operator

Safe Charter Operator (NOT!)

Safe Charter OperatorFinding a Charter Operator in your area.

WWW.FMCSA.DOT.GOV

Equipment

Planning the trip is the most important safety consideration. Questions to consider.When are you departing/arrivingHow many hotel nights are you staying How many drivers is the company providingAre they flying or staging driver along the

route Are the buses equipped with sleeper berthsDo you expect the driver to drive at night

Driving safely is all about being alert!

What is your Trip Itinerary

MNSP District 47001110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 410Mendota Heights, MN 55120Phone 651-405-6171 www.dps.state.mn.us/patrol/index.htm

FMCSA MNGaltier Plaza , 380 Jackson St Suite

500St. Paul, MN 55101Phone 651-291-6150

www.fmcsa.dot.gov

MNDOT OFFICE OF FREIGHT & COMMERCIAL VEHICLE OPERATIONS395 John Ireland BlvdSt. Paul MN 55155Phone 651 215-6330www.dot.state.mn.us/motorcarrier/

Contacts