What are the requirements of a NJ school bus driver?
A. School bus drivers are required to hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with school bus and passenger endorsements, and are also required to meet federal standards for alcohol and drug testing. The standards include testing upon initial employment followed by random tests. In addition, school bus drivers must undergo a physical examination every two years, a criminal background check upon initial employment and at the time of renewal of their CDL and submit an annual driver’s abstract (i.e., a history of motor vehicle violations).
