dan drexler, minnesota division administrator msboa/mapt annual joint winter conference january 21,...
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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
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