Daily Vehicle Inspection

POLICY:

It is the responsibility of each NOCAC Bus Driver to complete and document a daily pre-trip inspection of the school bus before transporting children and to do a post trip inspection at the conclusion of each route.

PROCEDURES:

Pre Trip

For the safety of all children and staff there are two types of pre-trip inspections that can be performed prior to transporting children on a school bus, regardless of the time of day and document on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report.

Full Daily Pre-Trip Inspection:

• Shall be performed by the bus driver if they are driving the bus for the first time on any given day.

Brakes, Lights, & Tires (BLT’s:

• If a Full Pre-Trip does not need to be performed, BLT’s must be.
• BLT’s may be performed if the bus driver has already driven the same bus earlier in the day and the bus has not been used for any other purpose:
  • Field Trips
  • Taken to be filled with gas
  • Used to transport children to Medical or Dental appointments

1. The Bus Driver must remove the BUS CHECKED, NO CHILDREN LEFT ON BUS sign on the back door before starting the route.
2. The Bus Driver will record the beginning odometer, route start time and destination on the Bus Gas and Mileage Log.
   1. Bus driver must put site and bus number on the form
3. The Daily Vehicle Inspection Report will be completed daily and turned into the Transportation/Safety Specialist (TSS) at the end of each week.
   1. Bus driver must put site and bus number on the form
4. Any needed repairs are to be documented on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report and emailed immediately to the TSS.

Post Trip

1. The Bus Driver must visually inspect each seat position to ensure all children have exited the bus.
2. The Bus Driver must put the BUS CHECKED, NO CHILDREN LEFT ON BUS sign on the back door.
3. The Bus Driver must complete the Bus Driver Post Route Inspection Form.
4. The Bus Driver will record the ending odometer, route end time, time of 1st pick up/time of last drop off, number of passengers, and staff name on the Bus Gas and Mileage Log.
5. All doors must be locked on the bus when not in use.

Forms and Additional Guidance:

• Daily Vehicle Inspection Report
• Bus Gas and Mileage Log
• Bus Driver Post Route Inspection Form
• Can I Drive the Bus?