Bus driver gear
12 things that make split shifts, cold pre-trips and hot afternoon routes easier, plus a few gifts for your favorite driver.
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Pre-trip & lot safety
Neiko High-Visibility Safety Vest, ANSI Class 2
For pre-trips and walking the lot in the dark.
Pick your size on Amazon. Use your district's vest if they issue one.
Check price on AmazonGearLight S1000 LED Flashlight
Pocket flashlight for dark pre-trip inspections and checking under seats on post-trip.
Takes AAA batteries; a rechargeable version is also sold.
Check price on AmazonWeather
Snow Joe 18" Telescoping Snow Broom & Ice Scraper
Long foam broom that reaches across big windshields.
Foam head is gentler on paint than bristles.
Check price on AmazonHotHands Hand Warmers, 40 pairs
Cheap air-activated warmers for pockets on cold mornings.
Single-use. Keep them out of reach of young riders.
Check price on AmazonMISSION Enduracool Cooling Towel
Wet it, wring it and snap it for hot buses without AC in August and May.
Pick your color and size on Amazon.
Check price on AmazonLunch & drinks
STANLEY Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler, 40 oz
Big insulated tumbler with a handle that fits most cup holders.
Use a closed lid while driving.
Check price on AmazonMIER Insulated Lunch Box Bag, dual compartment
Dry top section and leakproof insulated bottom for a long split-shift day.
Check price on AmazonBentgo Deluxe Insulated Lunch Bag
Slim bag that fits Bentgo boxes and an ice pack.
Check price on AmazonSplit-shift & mid-day break
Trtl Travel Neck Pillow
Light neck support for a nap in your car during the mid-day gap.
Only nap parked, with the engine and heat off or vented properly.
Check price on AmazonEcoNour Windshield Sun Shade
Keeps your car cool while you're out on routes all morning.
Measure your windshield and pick the right size.
Check price on AmazonFun gifts for bus drivers
Andaz Press "Wheelie Great Bus Driver" Metal Ornament
A small thank-you gift from parents or kids at Christmas.
Check price on AmazonGeetery 3-Piece School Bus Driver Appreciation Gift Set
Insulated tumbler, acrylic heart and keychain. Easy end-of-year gift.
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