New Jersey School Bus Contractors Association

Fall, 2021

NJSBCA Members and Non-Members,

No matter how old you are or where life has taken you, September always brings on an air of excitement as schools once again re-open and school buses serve as a visual reminder of a vibrant community. It is a feeling all of us have experienced in one form or another while children ourselves or as a caretaker of children now. As summer fades away and cool weather becomes the norm, we return to routines and schedules that are often centered around school activities.

We know that the past year and a half has been anything but normal. We actually are now seeking to redefine what normal means and this is exemplified as we continue to safely and efficiently transport children throughout the state, as we have proudly done for generations. There are many challenges to be met, but the school bus contractors that make up the NJSBCA membership have proven again and again that they are resilient and resourceful. We are proud of our dedicated drivers and aides who perform on the front lines every day. We appreciate our quick thinking dispatchers. Our technicians and mechanics are conscientious professionals that keep our vehicles safely operating. Our safety trainers earn the respect of their drivers and their communities as they hold everyone to the highest standards. We are proud of those staff members who have stuck with it during challenging times and look forward to welcoming new drivers and staff to this profession. It is satisfying work to be a school bus driver and makes an important contribution to the communities we serve. As an industry, we need to continue to encourage people to consider this career path that fits so well into many people’s schedules. And they are vital to bringing us back to normal operations for the benefit of all the children we are responsible for transporting and for our communities to thrive.

It is not an easy time to deliver school transportation services, but the NJSBCA stands ready to provide guidance, training, and suggestions for best practices. We will continue to offer resources and welcome all who recognize the benefits to be gained from active membership in the NJSBCA.

On behalf of the NJSBCA executive board and board of directors, we wish you all the best as we start a new school year!

Chloe L. Williams
President, NJSBCA