Training

Annett Bus Lines requires that drivers and support personnel go through Initial and Continuing Education courses conducted by our Safety Director. With our main focus on Safety and Driver Education, Annett Bus Lines maintains its competitive edge in being Florida's Finest Motorcoach company!

Initial Driver Training

Regardless of a driver's previous experience, a driver is not allowed to transport passengers for Annett until he/she passes a 40-hour orientation/driving evaluation course. This includes a written test and 250+ mile driving evaluation test with a night-time driving evaluation. This represents an initial investment of approximately $2500.00 per new driver to make sure your trip is a safe one.

Annual Two-Day Refresher Class

With one day in the classroom and one on the road, this class includes defensive driving techniques and current safety initiative updates.

Bi-Annual Driver's Safety Meeting

Meeting is attended by all Drivers, Operations Team, Sales Team and Management. New initiatives are announced and procedures are reviewed.

Supervisory Training

Training provided for reasonable suspicion of drug and alcohol use per federal motor carrier safety regulations.

Sales Training

Training course provided to sales team and support staff in hours of service regulations FMCSR Part 395.

Safety Director's Qualifications

Joe Shirck III has over eleven years experience in the industry with over five years in safety management. He attends annual conferences and seminars in Washington, DC to keep abreast of the latest safety standards.

Weekly Safety Tip

Helpful safety tips published weekly in Annett Gazette company newsletter.