School Transportation

School Bus CMMS Software

Streamline student transportation fleet management with our comprehensive school bus CMMS. Manage driver certification tracking, DOT inspections, preventive maintenance scheduling, safety compliance, and breakdown reporting—all designed specifically for school districts and pupil transportation departments.

500+

School Districts

100%

State Compliant

99.8%

On-Time Routes

45%

Cost Reduction

School Bus CMMS Dashboard
2024-25 School Year

142

Active Buses

98

Routes Today

12

In Maintenance
Today's Pre-Trip Inspections
Completed
92%
Pending 11 buses
BUS #421 Route Ready
Route 12 • Lincoln Elementary • Driver: M. Johnson
Inspected ✓
BUS #387 PM Due
Route 8 • Washington Middle • Driver: S. Davis
Service in 3 days

Benefits

Why School Districts Choose Bus CMMS

Purpose-built for K-12 student transportation with safety, compliance, and budget management at the core

Student Safety First

Prioritize student safety with comprehensive pre-trip inspections, digital DVIRs, emergency equipment checks, and automated alerts. Ensure every school bus meets safety standards before transporting students.

State DOT Compliance

Stay compliant with state education and DOT regulations. Automated tracking for annual inspections, CDL renewals, medical certifications, and safety training ensures your district passes every audit.

Budget-Conscious Operations

Maximize transportation budgets with preventive maintenance that extends bus lifespan, reduces emergency repairs, and provides detailed cost tracking for school board reporting and budget planning.

Pre-Trip Safety Inspection
School Bus #421
Driver

Maria Johnson

CDL: Valid until Dec 2025
Route

Route 12 - AM

Lincoln Elementary
Safety Equipment Checklist
Emergency Exits
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Stop Arm & Lights
Crossing Gate
Two-Way Radio

Pre-Trip Complete

Inspection passed at 6:15 AM
Safe for Route

Student Safety

Comprehensive Safety Management for School Transportation

Implement rigorous safety protocols with digital pre-trip inspections designed specifically for school buses. Track driver certifications, emergency equipment, and safety compliance to ensure students travel safely every day.

Pre-Trip Inspections

Digital checklists before every route

Driver Certifications

CDL, medical, training tracking

Safety Equipment

Emergency exits, extinguishers, first aid

Defect Tracking

Document & resolve issues fast

Compliance Dashboard
All Compliant
Annual State Inspections
142/142
Next inspection due: Bus #387 on Feb 15, 2025
Driver CDL Status
85/85
3 renewals due in next 30 days
Medical Certifications
83/85
2 drivers need medical renewal this week
Safety Training
85/85
Annual refresher due August 2025

State Compliance

Automated DOT & State Education Compliance

Stay ahead of state requirements with automated compliance tracking. Monitor inspection schedules, driver certifications, and safety training to ensure your district passes every audit with flying colors.

Annual Inspections

State DOT inspection tracking

CDL Management

License renewal alerts

Expiration Alerts

30/60/90 day reminders

Audit Reports

Instant compliance documentation

School Bus Drivers
MJ
Maria Johnson
Route 12 • Lincoln Elementary
CDL Valid
15 years exp.
SD
Steve Davis
Route 8 • Washington Middle
Renewal Soon
8 years exp.
LW
Lisa Williams
Route 15 • Jefferson High
CDL Valid
12 years exp.
85
Total Drivers
82
Certified
3
Renewals Due

Driver Management

Complete School Bus Driver Tracking

Manage your entire driver workforce with comprehensive profiles, certification tracking, route assignments, and performance monitoring. Ensure qualified drivers operate your school buses.

Driver Profiles

Complete information & history

Certifications

CDL, S endorsement, training

Route Assignment

Link drivers to routes & schools

Performance

Inspection & safety metrics

Maintenance Schedule
This Week
Bus #387 - Brake Inspection
5,000 mile service • Due: Today
Overdue
Bus #421 - Oil Change
3,000 mile service • Due: Tomorrow
Due Soon
Bus #512 - Tire Rotation
Scheduled PM • Due: Friday
Scheduled
Bus #298 - Annual State Inspection
State DOT • Completed Yesterday
Complete
1
Overdue
4
This Week
12
This Month
89%
On-Time

Preventive Maintenance

Keep School Buses Running Reliably

Prevent breakdowns during student routes with automated maintenance scheduling. Track oil changes, brake inspections, tire rotations, and state-required services to maximize bus uptime.

Time-Based PM

Schedule by days or weeks

Mileage-Based PM

Track by odometer readings

Automated Alerts

Never miss a service

Cost Tracking

Monitor maintenance spend

School Bus CMMS Features

Purpose-Built for K-12 Transportation

Every feature designed with student safety, state compliance, and school district operations in mind

School Bus Profiles

Complete vehicle records with capacity, age, and route assignments.

Pre-Trip Inspections

Digital checklists specific to school bus safety requirements.

CDL Tracking

Monitor driver licenses, S endorsements, and medical cards.

Safety Equipment

Track emergency exits, fire extinguishers, first aid kits.

State Inspections

Annual DOT inspection scheduling and documentation.

Work Orders

Create and track repair requests for shop technicians.

Fuel Management

Track fuel consumption and costs per bus and route.

Budget Reports

Detailed cost analysis for school board presentations.

Mobile App

iOS and Android apps for drivers and mechanics.

Multi-School Support

Manage multiple schools and transportation centers.

Emergency Protocols

Quick access to emergency contacts and procedures.

Audit-Ready Reports

Generate compliance documentation instantly.

School District Success Story

Oakwood Unified School District Achieves 100% State Compliance

142

School Buses

100%

State Compliance

45%

Cost Reduction

99.8%

On-Time Routes

"Before Bus CMMS, we struggled with paper inspections and missed maintenance schedules. Now every driver completes digital pre-trip inspections before their route, and we haven't had a single state audit finding in two years. The automated alerts for CDL renewals and medical certifications alone have saved us countless compliance headaches. Our transportation budget is now 45% more efficient."

Dr. Patricia Reynolds

Director of Transportation, Oakwood Unified School District

Testimonials

Trusted by School Districts Nationwide

See why transportation directors choose Bus CMMS for their school bus fleets

"Managing 85 school buses across 3 campuses was overwhelming until we found Bus CMMS. The pre-trip inspection app ensures every bus is checked before students board. Parents love knowing their children ride on properly maintained buses."

MH

Michael Henderson

Fleet Supervisor, Lincoln County Schools

"State auditors were impressed with our digital records. Bus CMMS tracks everything—inspections, driver certifications, maintenance history. We went from a 3-day audit prep to just clicking 'export.' It's been a game-changer for compliance."

SC

Sandra Chen

Transportation Director, Riverside ISD

"Our maintenance costs dropped 45% in the first year. The preventive maintenance scheduling catches issues before they become expensive repairs. We've eliminated roadside breakdowns during student routes—that's priceless for parent confidence."

JT

James Thompson

Fleet Manager, Greenfield Academy

FAQ

School Bus CMMS Questions

Everything you need to know about managing your school bus fleet with CMMS

School bus CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software is a specialized maintenance and inspection solution designed for school districts and educational institutions. It handles pre-trip inspections, driver certification tracking (CDL, medical cards, S endorsements), preventive maintenance scheduling, state DOT compliance documentation, and safety reporting specifically for yellow school buses. Unlike generic fleet software, Bus CMMS includes features tailored to student transportation safety requirements.

Bus CMMS automates state inspection compliance by tracking annual inspection schedules, maintaining digital records of all inspections, generating audit-ready reports, and sending alerts 30/60/90 days before certifications expire. The system stores complete inspection history for each bus, including defects found and corrective actions taken. When state auditors arrive, you can generate comprehensive compliance documentation with one click, making audits stress-free.

Yes! Bus CMMS includes iOS and Android mobile apps specifically designed for school bus drivers. Drivers complete digital pre-trip inspections before each route using customizable checklists that cover brakes, lights, emergency exits, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, stop arms, crossing gates, and all safety equipment. Photos can be attached to document any defects. The app works offline and syncs when connectivity returns—perfect for bus yards with poor reception.

Bus CMMS maintains complete driver profiles including CDL license numbers, S (school bus) endorsements, P (passenger) endorsements, medical card expiration dates, background check dates, and training certifications. The system automatically sends email alerts to transportation directors and individual drivers when renewals approach. Dashboard views show all drivers with expiring credentials, ensuring no one operates a school bus with lapsed certifications.

Bus CMMS includes pre-built preventive maintenance schedules common to school buses: oil changes, brake inspections, tire rotations, fluid checks, filter replacements, and state annual inspections. Schedules can be time-based (every 30 days) or mileage-based (every 3,000 miles). Create custom PM schedules for specific bus makes/models or your district's requirements. The system tracks odometer readings and automatically generates work orders when services are due.

Absolutely! Bus CMMS supports unlimited site locations for districts with multiple schools, transportation centers, or bus yards. Assign buses and drivers to specific locations, filter reports by school or facility, and give site supervisors access to manage their own fleets while central administration maintains full visibility. Perfect for unified school districts, regional transportation cooperatives, or charter school networks.

Bus CMMS provides detailed cost tracking and analytics for budget presentations. Generate reports showing maintenance costs per bus, per route, or per school. Track fuel consumption, parts expenses, labor hours, and total cost of ownership. Compare year-over-year expenses, identify high-cost buses that may need replacement, and justify budget requests with data-driven insights. Export reports to Excel or PDF for school board meetings.

Yes, Bus CMMS is built with enterprise-grade security appropriate for educational institutions. Features include role-based access control (drivers see only their assigned buses), encrypted data storage, session timeout settings, password policies, and complete audit trails of all user actions. The system focuses on fleet and maintenance data—it does not store student personally identifiable information (PII), keeping your FERPA obligations simple.

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