Pupil Transportation

School Bus Inspector Certification

Published: 5/15/2025 1:50 PM

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Eligibility and Testing for School Bus Inspector Certification​

To become a Certified School Bus 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.​​

2025​​ School Bus Inspector 4-Hour Recertification Class Schedule​​​

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

Important: The final School Bus Inspector 4-hour recertification class that will be held in 2025 will take place on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Jefferson County Transportation Department located at Nichols Bus Compound, 3686 Par​thenia Ave., Louisville, KY. This session also serves as the last opportunity for a makeup class if you were unable to attend any prior sessions.

​Date & Time
Location
​School ​District Contact
Wednesday, ​June 4, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST​
​Boone County Transportation Department
5505 North Bend Road
Burlington, KY 41005​​
Instructor:  Ricky Courtwright

​​Wednesday, June 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
​Crittenden County High School
Rocket Arena - Con​ference Room
601 West Elm Street 
Marion, KY 42064​​
Instructor:  Carl Meehan
Thursday, June 12, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
​Russell Middle School - Auditorium
711 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
Instructor:  Ricky Courtwright​
Thursday, June 12​, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Owensboro Community and Technical College
Blandford Hall-Humanities Bldg.
4800 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303​
Instructor:  Carl Meehan​​
​Fri​day, June 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
​Pike County Central High School Auditorium
100 Winners Circle Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501​
Instructor:  Ricky Courtwright​
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM CST
Warren County Area Technology Center
365 Technology Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Instructor:  Carl Meehan
​Wedneday, June 25, 2025
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST

Crowne Plaza Hotel
 830 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY​
Instructor:  Carl Meehan​
Thursday, June 26, 2025​
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
South Laurel Middle Scho​ol - Auditorium
223 South Laurel Rd.
London, KY 40744​​​​
Instructor:  Ricky Courtwright​

Tuesday​, July 15, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM​ EST
Jefferson County Transportation Department
Nichols Bus Compound
3686 Parthenia Ave
Louisville, KY 40215​
Instructor:  Carl Meehan
​Wednesday, July 16, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Jefferson County Transportation Department
Nichols Bus Compound
3686 Parthenia Ave
Louisville, KY 40215​
Instructor:  Carl Meehan

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