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FAST FACTS
Years of Service to Berks County Families
BCIU has been transporting students with special needs since 1971. We began transporting regular education students in 1996.
Safety Record
BCIU school buses and vans travel more than 3,100,000 miles per year. Our safety record is excellent and contains very few reportable incidents. While we recognize that accidents do happen, we strive every day to ensure the constant safety of our students and staff.
Miles Driven per Year
- Head Start: 140,000 miles
- Antietam, BCTC, and Reading: 654,787 miles
- Muhlenberg: 277,945 miles
- Special Needs: 1,324,736 miles
- Tulpehocken: 660,618 miles
Fleet Size
- 204 school buses
- 69 additional vehicles
Vehicle Inspection Schedule
BCIU state-certified mechanics perform state safety inspections on school buses and vans twice a year and on trucks and cars once a year. In addition, each summer, the fleet undergoes a four-day state police inspection, during which the vehicles are scrutinized inside and out to ensure total compliance with Pennsylvania school bus safety regulations.
Department Personnel
- 300+ staff members
- 6 vehicle maintenance technicians
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