What is a bus transportation manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a bus transportation manager

1. Explore bus transportation manager education requirements

   Most common bus transportation manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   36.8 %

   Associate

   25.0 %

   High School Diploma

   20.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific bus transportation manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Rules	38.35%
   CDL	19.27%
   Pre	9.49%
   Post-Trip Inspections	9.07%
   CPR	6.83%

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3. Complete relevant bus transportation manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New bus transportation managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a bus transportation manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real bus transportation manager resumes.

4. Research bus transportation manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage inventory of inbound ocean containers, coordinate and schedule TL operations, supervise yard hostlers and manage outbound trailer traffic.
   • Maintain knowledge of first-aide and CPR procedures.
   • Train to provide cpr, first aid and a services.
   • Process time cards, payroll and issuing per-diem checks to drivers.

5. Apply for bus transportation manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a bus transportation manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams