Fleet Maintenance
Student safety begins with a well-maintained fleet
A strong fleet maintenance program is critical to success
First Student’s maintenance program is centered in quality control, data capture, and work efficiency. We’ve developed preventative maintenance schedules and vehicle pre- and post-check procedures that ensure every First Student vehicle on the road is ready for a safe journey to and from school.
Advanced technology, industry-best training, skill testing, and our relationships with equipment manufacturers allow us conduct research for continuous improvement and identify solutions for complex repairs.
of First Student shops are classified as lean
Miles driven every year
Qualified and highly engaged technicians who hold over 3,200 ASE certifications
School buses driven
Trust the Industry’s Most Experienced Technicians
The Center for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) issues the Blue Seal of Excellence to maintenance shops when at least 75% of technicians at the shop are ASE certified and each area of service is covered by an ASE Certified technician. We are proud to share that First Student has 88 Blue Seal shops – more than any other company in the industry.
The Most Technologically Advanced Buses on the Road
Our integrated solutions incorporate the latest technologies with safety, efficiency, and compassion in mind. These solutions allow you to address everything from mechanics to student behavior quickly, effectively, and with care.
Learn MoreMaintenance Scaled to Meet the Needs of Your Shop
Student transportation isn’t one size fits all. Whether you need help maintaining your buses, managing your operations, or rethinking routes – we can tailor our services to fit your needs.
Learn MoreMeet the Safest Fleet on the Road
First Student school buses operate under stringent safety protocols and are packed with state-of-the-art safety features to protect our students. From high-definition GPS systems to well-anchored seats with high backs and heavy padding, our buses come equipped with the safest gear so our students have secure rides from home to school and back again.
Learn MoreMaintenance Expertise Boosts Transportation Efficiency in St. James Parish
Learn More About Us!
As the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student moves more students per day than all U.S. airlines combined. We know the value in leveraging our best practices, technologies, and processes to deliver quality transportation solutions. What sets us apart is our desire to build close, trusted partnerships with the districts we serve.