Class B CDL Passenger/School Bus
Endorsement
There is a real need for professional drivers in the passenger and school bus industry. If you take safety seriously and are looking for a career change (or want to earn some extra money), this might be the job for you! There are opportunities for both full-time and part-time drivers.
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Course Information
CDL Passenger Endorsement is required for any commercial vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers, including the driver. This includes delivery vehicles, motor coaches, and public service vehicles like school buses. School bus drivers must have a School Bus Endorsement in addition to the Passenger Endorsement.
During our course, students will learn the theory and skills necessary to safely drive school and other passenger buses in many situations and environments. At the conclusion of the course, the DOT skills test will be administered onsite, and upon passing, students will be eligible to obtain a Class ‘B’ Commercial Driver’s license, carrying the Passenger Endorsement.
On the first day of class, students will be required to present a certified copy of
their MVR (Motor Vehicle Record), Commercial Learner’s Permit, school bus/passenger
permits (depending on which endorsements they want to obtain), and a current DOT physical.
Please call our Continuing Education office at (641) 683-5249 with any questions.
“If you want to get an education that will lead to a successful career, I recommend Indian Hills. The instructors believe in the mission of changing students’ lives and teaching what you need to know to grow in your future career.”
Frequently Asked Questions
After selecting your class, you may pay with either Visa or Mastercard. You can also pay in person at our office during normal business hours: Ottumwa Campus, Advanced Technology Center, Monday-Thursday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Unless other arrangements have been made for a 3rd party to cover your tuition, you need to pay at the time of registration.
Yes, please have your company contact us at [email protected] or (641) 683-5249 to make arrangements to pay for your class.
Please note: You will not be considered officially registered for the class until we have received confirmation from your company that they will cover your tuition cost.
To qualify for a refund, you must cancel your registration at least 3 business days prior to the class start date.
- If you have not prepaid for the class, charges will be assessed to your account if you do not cancel within the required timeframe, or if you do not show up for the class.
- In extreme circumstances, we might make an exception to our policy. To cancel a registration because of extreme circumstances, call us at (641) 683-5249.
- A few of our class offerings do have special refund policies. If your course has a different refund policy than the one listed above, this information will be conveyed to you at the time of registration.
- If a class is cancelled by Indian Hills, you will have the option of receiving a full refund or having your registration moved to the next available class date.
If Indian Hills announces that classes are canceled, this will include all continuing education courses. When Indian Hills' makes this announcement college wide, the message is posted on our homepage at www.indianhills.edu.
- If your class is scheduled Monday-Thursday, please check the IHCC homepage for weather related announcements.
- If your class is scheduled Friday-Sunday, you will receive an email letting you know if your class has been canceled.
Please check both our website and your email before heading to class.
Some Continuing Education classes qualify for GAP Funding.
For more information, contact our GAP office at 641.683.5131
Talk To a Real Person
Talk About the Program
Shelli Tedrow
Safety and Transportation Coordinator
(641) 683-4250 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 4250
[email protected]