It's all about the
journey.
Theirs and yours.
National Express now offers on demand pay!
 On demand pay allows you to access your earned wages before your pay date. Employees have two on demand pay options: Wisely® Earned Wage Access or DailyPay. Ask us for more details.
At National Express, getting students to school safely, on time, and ready to learn® is what we do. And we do that for over 1.3 million students every day. Together, our group of home-to-school companies operate more than 22,500 school buses serving more than 550 school districts in 34 states.
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For you, our success and commitment to being the very best, means opportunities to work in an environment that emphasizes teamwork and safety and provides you with the very best training and support.

Our School Bus Drivers' Commitment to Safety

"National Express is a great place to work as there is lots of room to advance and offers great work life balance."

"If you want to be part of a loving, fun, results driven environment, then National Express is the place for you!"

"As a Veteran, work-life balance is really important to me, and National Express recognizes and acknowledges that. This is a great place for me to work with lots of opportunity for advancement."

"The best part about working with National Express is the opportunity we’re given every day to make a difference in a young child’s life."

Your day-to-day journey takes you far beyond your route


​​​​​​​As a School Bus Driver, you’ll work a fixed part-time schedule with guaranteed hours and, perhaps most important, make a valuable contribution to the communities that we serve. You’ll work mornings and afternoons and be able to take your summers off. And while driving for us is a great opportunity for anyone with school aged children, it’s equally attractive to retirees and anyone looking for part-time work with flexibility in their days and summers free.

There's a place for you

Whether you have experience and expertise in the people transportation sector or are looking for the training necessary to continue your employment journey, there’s a place for you in one of our many businesses. As a School Bus Driver, you’ll receive a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Benefits include:

  • No Experience Necessary – Training Provided!
  • No Weekends!
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Part-time Morning and Afternoon Shifts
  • School Year Schedule with Summers Off

Our journey is never ending


We are a business that is always looking to find ways of being better: as an employer; as a corporate citizen; and as an active participant in every community in which we work.

Our Commitment
To use the best technology and data on our buses to enhance safety
Have the safest drivers on the road with best-in-class training, monitoring, performance analysis and coaching
Give back to the communities where we live, work, and serve
Always evolve with our customers and their needs to deliver unrivaled excellence
To remain passionate about reducing our carbon footprint and greenhouse gases. It’s better for our planet and the health of citizens and students.

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National Express is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. National Express is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact HR Compliance at HRCompliance@nellc.com or call 630-821-5354.