Look Before You Book: Put Bus Safety First

Whether your travelers want a cross-country adventure or a quick weekend getaway, buses can provide a relaxing and affordable travel option. However, safety is always the most important part of any trip.

FMCSA urges all travel planners to “Look Before You Book” when planning bus travel and booking a bus company. Using our “Bus Safety Search” tool below, travel planners can look up a bus company to view their safety history and any infractions or concerns to be aware of when making your bus company selection.

Safety Resources for School Bus Operators

The applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) varies depending on the type of transportation provided in a school bus. School bus operators are encouraged to review the regulatory information and other resources on this subject. 

Regulatory Information...

Information for School Bus Operators

The applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) varies depending on the type of transportation provided in a school bus. This document is designed to clarify what Federal regulations are applicable to school bus transportation. The FMCSRs only apply to a school bus...

Passenger Carrier Guidance Fact Sheet

Determining for-hire or interstate status of Passenger Carriers

Passenger Carrier Guidance Fact Sheet

Webpage and document explains the factors that go into determining the applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to passenger carrier operations

Multi-Modal Passenger Transportation

Regulatory Applicability for Multi-Modal Passenger Transportation

Multi-Modal Passenger Transportation

Webpage and document contains tips for Buses and Vans That Transport Passengers to and From Airports, Train Stations, and Ship Ports to understand possible regulatory...

Model Training Curriculum for Motorcoach Drivers

Motorcoach Driver Trainng

Model Training Curriculum for Motorcoach Drivers

Webpage provides INSTRUCTOR GUIDE AND MANUAL, STUDENT GUIDE AND MANUAL, AND TRAINING MODULES IN POWERPOINT PRESENTATION FILES.

Guidance

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/carrier-safety/...

Hotel-Related Transportation

Hotel Related Transportation

Hotel-Related Transportation

Webpage and document contains tips for Hotels Operating Vans and Vehicles to Transport Customers to Airports and Other Destinations to understand possible regulatory requirements.

Guidance

https://...

Faith Based Organization-Related Transportation

Church and Faith Based Organization Transportation

Faith Based Organization-Related Transportation

Webpage and document contains tips for Faith-Based Organizations who use Vans, Buses, and Vehicles to understand possible regulatory requirements.

Guidance...

Employer-Related Transportation

Employer Related Transportation

Employer-Related Transportation

Webpage and document contains tips for employers who use vans and buses to understand possible regulatory requirements.

Guidance

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/employer-related-...

Education-Related Transportation

Education Related Transportation

Education-Related Transportation

Webpage and document contains tips for Education Related Organizations and Contractors who use vans and buses to understand possible regulatory requirements.

Guidance

https://www.fmcsa.dot....