Durham Receives Perfect Inspection Score for Michigan School Bus Fleet

The company receives a score of 100% from Michigan State Police for its fleet of 25 buses that serve Royal Oak School District.

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October 20, 2016

Durham Receives Perfect Inspection Score for Michigan School Bus Fleet — Durham School Services received a score of 100% from Michigan State Police for its fleet of 25 buses, which serve Royal Oak School District. Shown here are Antwan Evans, left, and Bradley Bolton, members of the maintenance team.

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Durham School Services received a score of 100% from Michigan State Police for its fleet of 25 buses, which serve Royal Oak School District. Shown here are Antwan Evans, left, and Bradley Bolton, members of the maintenance team.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. — Durham School Services received a perfect score of 100% in its recent fleet inspection by Michigan State Police (MSP).

The inspection performed by MSP encompassed an assessment of various bus parts, including the brakes, body, exhaust system, emergency exits, and engine, to ensure the fleet is equipped to safely transport the students of Royal Oak School District. The entire fleet of 25 buses was inspected.

“We are dedicated to the excellent maintenance of our fleet to help ensure the safety of our students,” said Charlotte Beier, general manager for Durham. “Receiving a perfect score on our fleet inspection, and also a certificate of excellence from MSP, is a tremendous compliment to our efforts.”

“We are very proud of this achievement and pleased to celebrate it with Durham School Services, our partners in providing transportation for our special-needs students,” said Patrick Murphy, facility operations manager for Royal Oak School District.

This is the third consecutive year Durham has received the certificate of excellence from MSP.

The company also recently received a perfect score on a fleet inspection in Chester Township, Pennsylvania.

Topics:Durham School Services inspections Michigan Special Needs Transportation Maintenance Safety

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