Bus drivers needed for several AL school systems. MONTGOMERY CO., AL WSFA. The Montgomery County Public School District is facing a shortage of school bus drivers and the school system is by far not alone. It appears to be a reflection of the times. I do enjoy it, said Richard Thompson. As a fleet manager, youre on the front lines. You told us what your business needs were, and we listened. You said you wanted a single portal to view your fleet. Drivers Wanted Campaign' title='Drivers Wanted Campaign' />Thompson has been driving children to and fro for 1. Elmore County, and admitted the job is not for the faint of heart. Kids can be challenging, driving a bus can be challenging, he said. Elmore County is in the unusual position of not having a shortage, but will in the future if the county continues to grow. We are going to have to look in the future about getting some more additional drivers, said Ray Mullino who heads up the Elmore County Public Schools transportation department. A few miles away in Montgomery County, its an entirely different story. Montgomery County School officials say they need 2. On average, 1. 0 or so drivers resign at the end of every school for various reasons. It just causes a problem, not having that, said Donald Dotson, executive director of operations for Montgomery County Public Schools. Dotson agrees with Thompson that getting behind the wheel of a 3. School district leaders say its a job that requires compassion for children, a joy for driving and divine patience. Still, school leaders insist the benefits are good, full benefits including health insurance and a lot of days off. Montgomery County pays drivers a little more than 1. Elmore County is a bit higher at 1. To be fair, the shortage of drivers extends far beyond the River Region. Really all over the country there is a shortage of drivers, Mullino said. Dotson says some of his drivers are having to double up on their travel time to make sure Montgomery County school children get to school on time. While this is not an issue yet for Mullinos team of more than 1. Pokemon The Save File Is Ok. Autauga County Public School officials say they are fully staffed. Billboard_slide.edit_.jpg' alt='Drivers Wanted Campaign' title='Drivers Wanted Campaign' />Drivers without a ride Truck, XFINITY, Cup or other series who may run a Cup race or rumored to Cup teams. Montgomery and Elmore County school leaders encourage potential drivers to apply online on those respective county school websites. Copyright 2. 01. 7 WSFA 1. News. All rights reserved. Drivers Wanted Campaign' title='Drivers Wanted Campaign' />With more bicyclists on the roads, serious bicyclecar accidents are happening with increasing frequency. Here are 10 accidentprevention rules for drivers. In New York, a controversial drivers guild is convincing Uber to change its behavior.