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Transportation

 

Oakland Schools Transportation Services is dedicated to supporting the safe, timely and efficient school bus transportation for over 90,000 students across Oakland County. Oakland Schools leads a collaborative effort to provide special education transportation as well as cooperative purchasing for school bus parts, tires, drug and alcohol testing and physicals. Transportation Services also provides consultation services, computer software and support for school bus routing, fleet management and driver certification programs.

Dedicated to the education and professional development of transportation staff, Michigan State Mandated School Bus Safety Education and other training relative to school transportation are also offered. Our website includes resources for school personnel, students, parents and the community.

Train the Trainer

This is a 3-day program designed for supervisors and driver trainers and includes the new CDL updates. It is designed to assist in preparing new drivers with necessary road skills and information prerequisite to the beginning bus driver curriculum. Due to the hands-on and individual training required in this class, class size is limited.

  • Session 1: August 17-19
  • Session 2: October 12-14

Registration is Now Open!

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a male school bus driver

The Positive Power of Affirmation, Approval, and Acceptance with Dr. Nathanial Hearne

Dr. Nathanial Hearne’s inspiring story shows how belief and encouragement can transform a person’s life. Despite growing up in poverty and struggling in school, supportive teachers and a coach helped him discover his potential and purpose. Through perseverance, sports, and the support of others, he overcame adversity and spent 35 years inspiring students and adults.

  • Monday, October 19, 2026
  • 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Registration is Now Open!

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Contact Us

Thomas Korth

Transportation Supervisor

Susie Gagnon

Transportation Specialist/Pda

Bus Driver Training

School Bus Light Guidance

Schools buses with overhead red and yellow lights (with or without bus stop signs)

  • Yellow lights are flashing: Prepare to stop
  • Red lights are flashing: Stop no closer than 20 feet from the bus
  • Red lights turned off: Proceed

 

Schools buses with overhead red lights (with or without bus stop signs)

  • Red lights are flashing and bus is stopped: Stop no closer than 20 feet from the bus
  • When red lights are turned off: Proceed

 

All school buses with yellow lights

  • Yellow hazard warning lights are flashing: Proceed with caution