DRIVER TRAINING:
Transpro is a strong advocate of professional development and training for our professional team of drivers and bus monitors. Through the Institute for Education and Professional Development, our drivers and monitors receive at least 8 hours of Department of Transportation (DOT) safety and professional development class room and hands-on training on topics such as: Accident Procedures, Passenger Safety, City Driving Techniques, Dealing with Conflict, Sexual Harassment, Vehicle Inspection Procedures, and Child Restraining Systems, and Recognizing Child Abuse among others.
Transpro is very proud to have on staff 3 MA Certified Trainers who are qualified to coach and train drivers to attain different license certifications (14 Passenger, School Bus Driver Certificate) and endorsements.
DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS:
7D drivers
- Be at least 21 years old and have had a driver license for 3 consecutive years immediately prior to the license application
- Pass a Criminal Offender Records Information (CORI) check
- Pass background record check review (BRC)
- Pass a physical exam
- Obtain a 70% or higher on the Registry of Motor Vehicle’s 7D license written knowledge exam
- Undergo and pass a Non-DOT Drug screen
- Ability to speak and understand the English language
- Possess good driving record
(CDL) Commercial Drivers License
(15 or more passengers)
- Have a current Commercial Driver’s license
- Possess a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card
- Have a Department of Telecommunications & Energy (DTE) Driver’s Certificate with the passenger and school bus endorsements
- Pass a CORI Check
- Pass background record check review (BRC)
- Undergo and pass a DOT drug screen
- Ability to speak and understand the English language
- Possess a good driving record
DRUG & ALCOHOL PROGRAM:
All Transpro driver candidates must undergo a pre-employment drug screen prior to receiving an employment offer. Upon hiring, all drivers are subject to random selection for drug screens throughout the year.
CPR & 1ST AID:
All Transpro drivers must be CPR/1st Aid certified prior to being hired or must become certified within the 90 day probation period. Transpro has certified CPR/1st Aid instructors who will train and certify drivers at no cost to the driver.



