To access New Bus Driver Welcome Letter, select the link below.

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Must obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement

• Must have a clean driving record with no DUI

• Submit your information here

• AIM Application Guide (New Driver Classes)

• You will be contacted via email about upcoming class dates and further steps.

• Obtain a background check at https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals

• Once background check clears, candidate will be enrolled in ACCS Theory Class

• Log in to your AIM Account

• Click on the Pupil Transportation Box

• Click on Application

• Click New

• Complete Questionnaire and SUBMIT

• Candidate will receive an email with class registration instructions from the ACCS

• Candidate will complete online modules pertaining to the following topics:

  • Class B CDL Endorsement

  • Passenger Endorsement

  • School Bus Endorsement

• Pass 4 tests given by the DMV

  • General Knowledge

  • Passenger

  • Air Brake

  • School Bus

• You will be given a CDL Learner’s Permit (CLP)

• Attend a 4-hour training orientation meeting

• Train with an SCBOE employee and become proficient with:

  • Backing Course

  • Pre-Trip Inspection

  • Driving Skills Test

• Attend a 12-hour State Department of Education New Bus Driver Certification Class -  3 days

  • Score at least 80% on a written test given at the end of the 12-hour instruction class.

  • Pre-Trip Inspection

  • Backing Course

  • Driving Skills Test

• Required Documentation

  • Copy of high school diploma or transcript, GED, or college diploma or transcript

  • Copy of Social Security Card

Alabama School Bus Driver Physical Examination Report (DOT Physical Not Required)

• Complete an TeachInAlabama application using the link below

  • Instructions for Applying

  • Alabama Achieves

In order to maintain their school bus driver certification, school bus drivers are required to participate in a 4 hour recertification class.  These classes are scheduled in all school systems and are taught between January 1st and December 31st annually.

 Drivers who fail to attend the required recertification class must return to a new driver class and be performance tested.

Anyone wishing to drive a school bus with Shelby County Schools should contact the Transportation Department at 205-682-7130.