Pupil Transportation

School Bus Inspector Certification

Published: 5/15/2026 10:05 AM

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Eligibility and Testing for School Bus Inspector Certification​

To become a Certified School B​us Inspector in Kentucky, individuals must meet the following requirements:
  • ​Eligibility:​
    • Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the inspection, maintenance, or repair of heavy trucks or school buses.​
    • Driver's License: Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger (P) endorsement.​​
  • Testing:
    • Classroom Instruction: Successful completion of an eight (8) hour classroom instruction.
    • Hands-On Assessment: Successful completion of a practical skills evaluation administered by a certified School Bus Inspector Instructor.

Recertification

Per 702 KAR 5:030​, a​ll c​ertified school bus inspectors must complete a four-hour recertification training class annually to retain certification.​​

2026​​ School Bus Inspector 4-Hour Recertification Class Schedule​​​

*​​​Verify locations, dates and times with contacts prior to travel.

All 4 hour updates are provided free of cost.


​Date & Time
Location
​School ​District Contact

June 2, 2026

​9:00 AM - 1:00 PM



Crittenden County High School

Rocket Arena - Con ference Room

601 West Elm Street 

Marion, KY 42064 ​


​Wayne Winters




June 3, 2026

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 



Marion County Bus Garage
300 Knights Way
Lebanon, KY 40033



 June 12, 2026

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 



Larue County Bus Garage

88 Eagle Lane

Hodgensville, KY 42748



James Jones



 June 18 , 2026

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 



Russell Independent

Russell Middle School - Auditorium

711 Red Devil Lane

Russell, KY 41169




June 23, 2026

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 


Kentucky Association of Pupil Transportation (KAPT) Conference

Corvette Musuem

350 Corvette Drive

Bowling Green, KY 42101​


Wayne Winters

June 24 2026

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM 


Student Transportation Association of Kentucky (STAK)

Crowne Plaza Hotel

 830 Phillips Lane

Louisville, KY

Stub McGlone



June 24, 2026

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Daviess County Board Office

4801 Frederica Street

Owensboro, KY 42303


Stephen Shrewsberry



 July 14, 2026

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 




South Laurel Middle School - Auditorium

223 South Laurel Rd.

London, KY 40744


Mark Yaden


July 16, 2026

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 


Boone County Transportation Department

5505 North Bend Road

Burlington, KY 41005

James Rudicil


 July 21, 2026

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 


​Warren County (Boyd Dealership)
390 High Rail Ways
Room #335
Bowling Green, KY 42301

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Carl Meehan
Office of Finance and Operations
Division of District Support
300 Sower Blvd, 4th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-5279 ext: 4442