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About Us

To provide districts and charter schools with technical assistance, timely and relevant training, and pertinent resources to aid in their transportation needs, Region 4 Transportation provides a comprehensive variety of services to enhance safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in transportation operations. Our team of national experts aims to be your go-to team for all your school transportation needs.

Upcoming Events

Onsite Training

Please respect the personal decisions of those who choose to wear or not wear a mask. You will be required to complete a health questionnaire daily upon check-in.

Bus Driver 20-Hour Certification

Bus Driver 8-Hour Recertification

Online Training

Bus Driver Online 8-Hour Recertification

Driver Training

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Registrations (New, Changes, Replacements, etc)
Register@esc4.net and copy Transportation@esc4.net

Submit Enrollment Applications
Transportation@esc4.net ONLY

Unlocking an Online Class
Register@esc4.net and copy Transportation@esc4.net

Technical Help During an Online Class
Transportation@esc4.net and HelpDesk@esc4.net

Submission of Online Recertification Paperwork
Transportation@esc4.net ONLY

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Resources

Online Recertification Testing Proctor Registration

Enrollment Certificate SB-8

Request for Replacement Certification Card

Request a 20-Hour Certification Class

Request an 8-Hour Recertification Class

Instructor Certification Requirements

Texas School Bus Driver Recertification Participant Handbook

Texas School Bus Driver Certification Participant Handbook

Helpful Resources

CDL Skills Testing Sites

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Texas Education Agency (TEA) Transportation Funding

Texas Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT)

Gulf Coast Association of Pupil Transportation (GCAPT)

Texas Association of School Bus Technicians (TASBT)

Texas Specifications for School Buses

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Contact Us

Jack Mann

Simeon Gates

Director of Business and Operations Solutions
jack.mann@esc4.net
713.744.6303

Program Specialist, Transportation

simeon.gates@esc4.net
713.744.6805

Secretary

Penny Simmons
transportation@esc4.net
713.744.6303

Ida Miller

transportation@esc4.net
713.744.6303

Region 4 is making improvements to the McKinney Conference Center and will invite guests to experience the difference in August of 2024
7145 West Tidwell Road | Houston, Texas 77092-2096 | 713.462.7708

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