Risk & Safety Resources

At RTI, we go beyond providing insurance—we offer a range of safety resources designed to support school bus contractors in maintaining the highest safety standards. Here are some of the key resources we provide and how they can benefit your operations:

Risk Management Consultations:

One-on-one sessions with our experts to analyze your operations and develop tailored risk mitigation strategies.

  • Benefit: Reduces exposure to liabilities and minimizes potential financial losses.

Safety Audit Checklists:

Detailed tools to evaluate your fleet’s compliance with safety regulations and identify areas for improvement.

  • Benefit: Helps ensure regulatory compliance and fosters a culture of safety within your organization.

Incident Reporting & Analysis Tools:

Streamlined processes for documenting and reviewing safety incidents.

  • Benefit: Enhances accountability and supports data-driven improvements in safety protocols.

Fleet Maintenance Guidelines:

Best practices for maintaining vehicles to prevent mechanical failures and ensure reliability.

  • Benefit: Keeps your fleet running smoothly and prevents costly breakdowns.

School Bus Safety Workshops:

Interactive sessions for drivers and staff covering topics like student behavior management and safe loading/unloading practices.

  • Benefit: Promotes a cohesive safety strategy among your team and improves daily operations.

Regulatory Updates and Compliance Support:

Regular briefings on changes to state and federal transportation safety regulations.

  • Benefit: Keeps you informed and ensures your operations align with current legal requirements.

Emergency Preparedness Guides:

Step-by-step plans for handling accidents, severe weather, or other emergencies.

  • Benefit: Provides peace of mind knowing your team is ready to respond effectively in critical situations.

Customized Safety Materials:

Posters, handouts, and digital content tailored to your organization’s specific needs.

  • Benefit: Reinforces safety awareness among drivers, staff, and students alike.

Access to Industry Webinars and Resources:

Invitations to educational webinars and access to an extensive library of safety-related content.

  • Benefit: Keeps you up-to-date on best practices and innovations in school bus safety.

Claims Management Expertise - Accidents are an inevitable part of business. It's essential to have a partner who can support you during the claims process.

PSBA Insurance Solution: Our program provides a risk control and fleet specialist who understands the unique challenges your business encounters. They will collaborate with our carrier and you to advocate for better outcome

Coverage for Buses with Unique Features - You put considerable resources into your fleet. Buses designed with unique features, such as lifts or harnesses for individuals with disabilities, come with distinct risk exposures.

PSBA Insurance Solution: Our program provides coverage specifically for buses adapted for students with disabilities, along with tailored safety training for drivers on how to effectively operate these specialized features. We can conduct a comprehensive assessment of your operations to identify potential hazards and create targeted safety training to enhance loss prevention outcomes.

Additional Risk Management Concerns - Not sure what else to consider when thinking about all other above safety concerns? We can also help you with:

  • DOT audit on driver, service, and maintenance records, with a written report including recommendations.

  • Accident response program creation and team training for post-accident investigations.

  • Written fleet safety program assistance.