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Pupil Transportation

Kentucky School Bus CDL Program

Published: 5/7/2019 1:16 PM

Basic Requirements

All school bus drivers must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a school bus endorsement to transport pupils.

All Kentucky school bus drivers physicals must be signed by an individual listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.

CDL Applications and Renewals

The Kentucky One Stop Business Portal can be utilized to update, including endorsements, renewals, medical cards, applications and self-certifications, for any driver.
Once an item is uploaded, you MUST email to the KYTC.CDLSCHOOLBUS@KY.GOV and inform them of the upload.

Technical Assistance

CDL Questions? Please go to the Drive KY Commercial Drivers License website.

Technical Assistance regarding the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners:

Email: fmctechsup@dot.gov Phone: 617-494-3003

Medical and Health-Related Questions Pertaining to Bus Driver Physicals:

Email: fmcsamedical@dot.gov Phone: 202-366-4001

Elisa Hanley

Office of Finance and Operations

Division of District Support

300 Sower Blvd., 4th Floor

Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 564-5279 Ext. 4406

Fax (502) 564-6771