Safety Related Information

Here is the 3rd video of the series.  This one is “Left Hand Tours”.  Bus_ Left Hand Turns from TSS on Vimeo. What do you think is the best tip of this video?

Here is the 2nd video of the series.  This one is “Right Hand Tours”.  Bus_ Right Hand Turns from TSS on Vimeo. What do you think is the best tip of this video?

Urban and suburban driving challenges are as numerous as they are potentially dangerous. They are even more daunting for drivers who are unaccustomed to navigating the crowded streets of cities whose infrastructures were clearly not designed for over-sized vehicles. Over the next eight weeks I will be shooting you one short video  per week for…

Every year it is required that we review your driving record, MVR.  Within this blog post, we have attached a simple form to facilitate this process. Please complete the form and follow the electronic signature process as outlined. 

Winter driving comes with a host of challenges. With snowy conditions already popping up in parts of the country, now is a good time to review the proper techniques for operating in adverse conditions to help reduce winter driving risks: • Perform a thorough pre-trip inspection before any trip. The problems of traveling in winter…

Recently, a Motorcoach was stolen while idling at a pickup point for passengers. Two Motorcoaches were staged and waiting to be loaded with passengers when the first Motorcoach drove away. The vehicle was, as is common, left running while the driver was preparing to load passengers. The vehicle was boarded by a thief, and driven…

A new study from the University of Iowa concludes that drivers engaged in a conversation — either over the phone or with a passenger — are slower to recognize and respond to a new object in their field of view. A conversation creates an “attention disengagement” lag, researchers found, which affects the driver’s ability to…

Driving on a freeway is probably the safest driving any professional driver will ever do. You can generally travel long distances without stopping or without having to contend with intersections, narrow streets, bicycles and pedestrians. However, because of the higher speed and traffic volume, freeway driving requires a higher degree of driver awareness. Entering/Exiting Freeways…

No matter how much experience you have behind the wheel, there are always new hazards and situations waiting for you just around the next corner. You can prepare yourself to face these challenges by driving defensively. Defensive driving is about using your skills and knowledge to protect yourself against the unsafe acts of other drivers,…

Due to recent events, this Rail Road Crossing Safety presentation is now available. Please take a few minutes to watch the presentation, as there are some dramatic illustrations about Rail Road Crossing Safety. You may need to click the link below to access this presentation depending on your device and Browser. Be safe out there!…