Transportation
Wayne RESA Transportation is dedicated to the education and professional development of transportation staff. We coordinate and facilitate a variety of services directed at assisting schools in safely operating their pupil transportation programs which include providing state mandated training and certification for their bus drivers.
The Transportation Department also provides consultation services, computer software and support for school bus routing, fleet management and driver certification programs.
We are an approved State of Michigan CDL third-party testing company offering Class B and C skills exams. Weekend and evening testing is available. Our three state-certified examiners meet all Michigan requirements and conduct exams professionally, fairly, and in full compliance with state regulations.
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View our current meeting schedules on the page.
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Beginning School Bus Driver Training
Beginning School Bus Driver Training
Per the State of Michigan Pupil Transportation Public Act 187, Section 257.1851: A driver of a school bus transporting passengers shall have in his or her possession a certificate stating that he or she has enrolled in the entry level school bus safety education course. The driver will learn the basic responsibilities of pupil transportation, requirements for becoming and remaining a school bus driver, and how to gain and maintain professional status.
This training is scheduled for 21 hours over a 4-6 day period. There is no registration fee; however, failure to cancel within two business days of the first class date, or, failure to attend every day of the class, will result in a $50 fee per absent driver. Should you have any questions, please call the Transportation Office at (734) 334-1451.
Beginning School Bus Driver Training will be hosted at Wayne RESA, 33500 Van Born Road, Wayne, Michigan
Online Entry Level Driver Training Theory Course
Looking to complete your ELDT theory portion online?
Learn more by visiting our Wayne RESA's Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) webpage.
Advanced School Bus Driver Training
Per the State of Michigan Pupil Transportation Public Act 187, Section 257.1851: Every school bus driver holding a current green or yellow education card must attend a six-hour school bus driver continuing education class before the expiration date.
This training is a one day/6 hour course. There is no registration fee; however, failure to cancel within two business days of the class date will result in a $25 fee per absent driver. Should you have any questions, please call the Transportation Office at (734) 334-1451.
Advanced School Bus Driver training will be hosted at Wayne RESA, 33500 Van Born Road, Wayne, Michigan.
Supervisor Continuing Education Training
Public Act 187 states: "The person or persons in charge of school bus operations at a school shall successfully complete 6 hours of supervisor continuing education every 2 years after the successful completion of the beginning school bus driver training program."
MDE’s Transportation Supervisor CE training for this cycle will end on 9/30/2026. The new cycle of the transportation supervisor CE is now available. If you are a supervisor, you must complete this 6-hour training. To access the course, go to moodle.resa.net/taam/
Registration for this event has closed.
Past Events
De-escalation And Active Shooter Training For Pupil Transportation Staff
Wayne County RESA is pleased to host Tactical Encounters, Inc. This Michigan based group grew out of Tactical Encounters for Patrol Officers and was conceived by a group of SWAT Officers to provide first responders with the same basic tactics as SWAT personnel to be better prepared during dangerous encounters. Through instruction and demonstration, you will learn to use tools that will improve your chances of winning all encounters. This training is being offered to school transportation trainers, office staff, mechanics, drivers, and administrators.
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Transportation Professional Development
Dates:
September 14, 2026 9:30am-1:30pm
September 15, 2026 9:30am-1:30pm
September 16, 2026 9:30am-1:30pm
September 17, 2026 9:30am-1:30pm
September 18, 2026 9:30am-1:30pm
Location: In-Person Wayne RESA Room 250 A&B
Persons arriving late will not be admitted to the class. Drivers must attend all five (5) days and pass a written exam to be eligible to receive a Course Completion Card (yellow card).
There is no registration fee for this training; however, a $50.00 charge will be incurred by registrants that do not attend the entire class.
Dates:
October 5, 20269:30am-1:30pm
October 6, 20269:30am-1:30pm
October 7, 20269:30am-1:30pm
October 8, 20269:30am-1:30pm
October 9, 20269:30am-1:30pm
Location: Online
Persons arriving late will not be admitted to the class.Drivers must attend all five (5) days and pass a written exam to be eligible to receive a Course Completion Card (yellow card).
All drivers attending an online class must participate from their district's designated training location. Drivers will no longer be permitted to join the class from home, a vehicle, or any other remote location.
There is no registration fee for this training; however, a $50.00 charge will be incurred by registrants that do not attend the entire class.
Dates:
November 2, 20269:30am-1:30pm
November 3, 20269:30am-1:30pm
November 4, 20269:30am-1:30pm
November 5, 20269:30am-1:30pm
November 6, 20269:30am-1:30pm
Location: Wayne RESA Room 250 A&B
Persons arriving late will not be admitted to the class.Drivers must attend all five (5) days and pass a written exam to be eligible to receive a Course Completion Card (yellow card).
There is no registration fee for this training; however, a $50.00 charge will be incurred by registrants that do not attend the entire class.
Wayne County Meeting Schedules
Transportation Supervisor’s AssociationAll sessions run from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m
| School Bus Trainers AssociationAll sessions run from 10:30 a.m. to noon
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Transportation Department
Wayne County RESA
Boyd Arthurs’ Auditorium
33500 Van Born
Wayne, MI 48184
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Request for Duplicate Card
Prior to requesting a duplicate card, please attempt to retrieve your card from your employer (or prior employer) first. School Bus Safety Education Cards belong to the driver. Districts/Agencies cannot withhold cards from a driver.
