Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Michelle Derke

Mount Horeb,WI

Summary

Seasoned Transportation Bus Driver with a solid track record at Badger Bus Lines, ensuring passenger safety and adherence to traffic laws. Skilled in vehicle inspection and GPS operation, I excel in route navigation and providing exceptional passenger assistance. Demonstrated ability to adapt to varying weather conditions, enhancing travel efficiency and safety.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transportation Bus Driver

Hagstrom Transportation Inc.
Oregon, WI
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted passengers in boarding and disembarking the bus safely.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures relating to safety regulations.
  • Upheld strict DOT reporting records for trips, vehicles and notable incidents.
  • Advised passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
  • Stopped regularly at designated locations throughout route in order to pick up additional passengers.

Transportation Bus Driver

Badger Bus Lines
Verona, WI
01.2017 - 11.2022
  • Assisted passengers in boarding and disembarking the bus safely.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures relating to safety regulations.
  • Advised passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
  • Upheld strict DOT reporting records for trips, vehicles and notable incidents.
  • Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch personnel regarding changes in route or schedule due to traffic conditions.
  • Adhered to scheduled arrival and departure times at designated stops throughout the route.
  • Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.

Transportation Bus Driver

Oregon Bussing Inc.
Oregon, WI
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assisted passengers in boarding and disembarking the bus safely.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures relating to safety regulations.
  • Upheld strict DOT reporting records for trips, vehicles and notable incidents.
  • Stopped regularly at designated locations throughout route in order to pick up additional passengers.
  • Advised passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.

Transportation Bus Driver

Nelsons Bus Service
McFarland, WI
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Assisted passengers in boarding and disembarking the bus safely.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures relating to safety regulations.
  • Advised passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
  • Upheld strict DOT reporting records for trips, vehicles and notable incidents.
  • Stopped regularly at designated locations throughout route in order to pick up additional passengers.

Transportaion Bus Driver

First Student Transportation
Verona, WI
09.2013 - 06.2015
  • Drove bus along assigned route, ensuring adherence to all traffic laws.
  • Used navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety.
  • Adhered to scheduled arrival and departure times at designated stops throughout the route.
  • Inspected vehicles and checked gas, oil and water levels prior to departure.

Transportation Bus Driver

Kobussen Buses
Sun Prairie, WI
09.2010 - 06.2013
  • Assisted passengers in boarding and disembarking the bus safely.
  • Advised passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
  • Upheld strict DOT reporting records for trips, vehicles and notable incidents.

Transportation Bus Driver

Badger Bus Lines
Madison, WI
09.2006 - 06.2010
  • Assisted passengers in boarding and disembarking the bus safely.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures relating to safety regulations.
  • Advised passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
  • Upheld strict DOT reporting records for trips, vehicles and notable incidents.
  • Stopped regularly at designated locations throughout route in order to pick up additional passengers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Monona Grove High School
Monona, WI
07-1997

Skills

  • Ticket handling
  • Air brake operation
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Bus evacuation
  • Trip planning
  • Wide turn execution
  • Defensive driving
  • Safe driving
  • Blind spot checking
  • Route navigation
  • Smooth braking
  • Weather conditions adaptation
  • Speed limit adherence
  • Emergency procedures
  • Crossing safety
  • Passenger assistance
  • Traffic laws compliance
  • GPS operation

Certification

  • Air Break License
  • CDL Class B

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Transportation Bus Driver

Hagstrom Transportation Inc.
11.2022 - Current

Transportation Bus Driver

Badger Bus Lines
01.2017 - 11.2022

Transportation Bus Driver

Oregon Bussing Inc.
09.2016 - 12.2016

Transportation Bus Driver

Nelsons Bus Service
09.2015 - 06.2016

Transportaion Bus Driver

First Student Transportation
09.2013 - 06.2015

Transportation Bus Driver

Kobussen Buses
09.2010 - 06.2013

Transportation Bus Driver

Badger Bus Lines
09.2006 - 06.2010
  • Air Break License
  • CDL Class B

High School Diploma -

Monona Grove High School
Michelle Derke