School transportation departments across the country continue to face growing workforce challenges. As experienced drivers retire and recruitment becomes increasingly competitive, many districts are working to find ways to strengthen driver readiness, improve retention, and support long-term transportation operations. At the same time, school bus drivers continue to play a critical role in student safety and daily school operations.

Several factors contributing to ongoing driver shortages include:

• An aging workforce and driver retirements
• Increased competition from commercial driving positions
• CDL and endorsement requirements for new drivers
• Part-time schedules and split shifts
• The daily responsibilities tied to student safety and behavior management

As transportation departments work to recruit and retain qualified drivers, accessible theory training can help support workforce development efforts by reinforcing foundational knowledge, safety expectations, and professional confidence.

School Training Solutions offers flexible online theory training designed to support school bus drivers and today’s evolving transportation workforce.