Palmer Bus Service - Shakopee

10/31/2025

10/20/2025

Millions of children across the nation ride on a school bus every day – that’s why school bus safety is important in every community! Palmer Bus Service's #1 Core Value is Safety, so we would invite you all to take a moment to review some reminders in regards to School Bus Safety!

• In every state, it is illegal for vehicle drivers to pass a school bus while the school bus stop-arm is extended and the red lights are flashing. Vehicle drivers must always come to a complete stop when a school bus stop-arm is extended and the red lights are flashing.
• Obey all traffic signs and signals.
• The school bus loading and unloading area is called the “Danger Zone.” Specifically, this is any side of the bus where a child may not be seen by the bus driver and, therefore, is in the most danger. These areas include: 10 feet in front of the bus, where the driver may be sitting too high to see a child,10 feet on either side of the bus, where a child may be in the driver’s blind spots, Behind the school bus

Safety Reminders for Parents and Caregivers
• Stand at least 5 giant steps (10 feet) away from the edge of the road.
• Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says it’s okay before stepping onto the bus.
• Walk in front of the bus; never walk behind the bus.
• Be sure the bus driver can always see you, and you can see the bus driver.
• Before crossing the street, stop and look left-right-left before crossing.

Safety Reminders for Motorists
• The overall best practice is to “always stop if there’s a school bus.”
• Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.
• Motorists may begin moving only when the red flashing lights are turned off, the stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins to move.
• Never pass on the right side of the bus, where children enter or exit.
• Slow down. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood. Watch for children playing and gathering near bus stops.
• Don’t drive distracted. Be alert. Children arriving for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic.
• Watch out for young people who may be distracted and not paying attention to the traffic around them.

09/18/2025

Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee is looking for School Bus Drivers to help the kids of the community get to and from school!

No experience needed, we offer paid training!! Other benefits include flexible schedule, child ride along program, optional summer work, and monthly bonus potential!

Visit www.palmerbusservice.com today to learn more and apply!

08/21/2025

There is still time to make a difference in your community by becoming a Special Education Van Driver!

Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee is looking for friendly, dependable people who love driving and working with kids. The position is Part Time with a flexible schedule with a pay range of $20-$24/hour!

Interested or know someone who is is? Visit www.palmerbusservice.com to learn more and to apply.

07/25/2025

Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee is looking for Type III Special Education Van Drivers for the 2025-2026 school year! Be your local hero and help kids in your community get to and from school!

* Flexible Schedule!
* Fun Work Environment!
* No previous experience needed!
* Monthly Core Value Bonus potential!
* No evenings and weekends!
* $20-$24 per hour depending on experience!

Visit www.palmerbusservice.com to learn more or to apply!

07/02/2025

Looking for a change of pace? Become a School Bus or Van driver to help students get to and from school!

Palmer Bus Service of MN is hiring for School Bus Drivers and Van Drivers in Shakopee, St. Cloud, Princeton, Little Falls, Glenwood, Cottonwood, Barrett, New London, Clara City, Kandiyohi, Bovey, and Nashwauk.

We offer paid training for the summer to help get your CDL B and get ready to drive a regular route in the Fall! We have morning and afternoon routes, sub driving, and trip activity driving positions available.

Visit our website, www.palmerbusservice.com to learn more about us and our open opportunities in 28 different districts across MN!

06/19/2025

Come see Palmer Bus Service of Shakopee out at Taste of Shakopee tonight! We will be here from 4pm until 9pm and would love to connect with you to answer your questions about becoming a Bus Driver, Van Driver, or Bus Aide! Can't make it to the event tonight? Look us up at www.palmerbusservice.com to learn more about who we are and what we do!

05/26/2025

05/21/2025

Have you been interested in what it takes to be a School Bus Driver? We are hiring now for Summer training to get you ready to drive a route in the Fall! visit www.palmerbusservice.com for more info or to apply!