ABOUT US
James Richard Patten established Patten School Bus Company, Inc. in 1972 with one school bus providing transportation for Duval County Public Schools. Over the years, we have grown to a fleet of twelve school buses. 1972 to present has been a terrific 40 years for Patten School Bus Company Inc. We have transported people from all over Florida and Georgia and the surrounding areas.
Throughout the years, we have earned a reputation of excellence, reliability and a trust with our many dedicated clients and continue to grow and develop new client relationships.
Safety is an area of critical importance for both Patten School Bus Company Inc., and its customers. As professionals, we have prided ourselves in our goal to provide safe, reliable service at competitive rates. All of our drivers are professionals, highly trained to handle all aspects of professional driving. In addition, all of our drivers have been thoroughly background checked and screened. The Company continually emphasizes the importance of safe practices in its hiring, training and ongoing communications with its drivers. It also provides its drivers with yearly training programs, which they are required to complete (with records kept in their employment file). Emergency back-ups are always available and all drivers are in constant communication with our office to insure safe and on-time arrivals.
Throughout the years, we have earned a reputation of excellence, reliability and a trust with our many dedicated clients and continue to grow and develop new client relationships.
Safety is an area of critical importance for both Patten School Bus Company Inc., and its customers. As professionals, we have prided ourselves in our goal to provide safe, reliable service at competitive rates. All of our drivers are professionals, highly trained to handle all aspects of professional driving. In addition, all of our drivers have been thoroughly background checked and screened. The Company continually emphasizes the importance of safe practices in its hiring, training and ongoing communications with its drivers. It also provides its drivers with yearly training programs, which they are required to complete (with records kept in their employment file). Emergency back-ups are always available and all drivers are in constant communication with our office to insure safe and on-time arrivals.
OUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
- Transportation is Our Business
Stay focused on education not transportation. If you are a Business Manager, Principal, Superintendent, or Teacher making decisions about transportation, let Patten School Bus Company make the process a little easier. Patten offers specific solutions, and provides you with expertise, and a highly motivated staff to deliver transportation services that work for you. Patten School Bus Company provides school buses for School Districts, Colleges, Universities, and Private Schools in the Jacksonville and Gainesville area. Patten School Bus Company, Inc. is suited to serve all your transportation needs. When it comes to your school transportation needs we offer school Route runs, Field Trips, Charter Bus Rentals, Athletic Events, After School Activities and anything your school transportation needs may be. With a modern fleet of school buses, you can feel safe and comfortable with Patten Bus Company.
- Special Events
- The Service You Can Count On For Every Trip
2. All of our drivers receive annual physicals and are randomly drug tested to assure the safest trip at all time.
3. Comfortable, Clean Seating. We offer 65 passenger buses which will fit 44 adults at 2 to a seat.
4. Climate Control.
5. AM/FM/CD Players so that you can supply the music you would like during your trip.
6. Safety and Punctuality
OUR FLEET
Our fleet consists of 12 School Buses, which are constantly maintained by on site mechanics with over 25 years of experience in diesel mechanics and maintenance. All of our buses are equipped with cold air-conditioning, heat, radio/CD players. . Our buses are inspected by the State of Florida Department of Transportation annually and receive random inspections throughout the year.
MAINTENANCE
Our equipment is top of the line and our attention to details is unsurpassed. Excellent fleet maintenance is essential for optimizing safety and service, headed by Patrick Davey, Director of Maintenance. Managing ongoing maintenance costs is critical to ensure solid operating margins. All of Patten School Bus Company maintenance is done in-house (except certain bodywork at more remote facilities) as the Company’s facilities are equipped with full maintenance capabilities including a fully equipped maintenance pit.
With a modern fleet, Patten School Bus Company, Inc. offers the highest quality service, courteous and professional drivers, and first-rate customer service. Each school bus incorporates state-of-the-art technology innovations, which deliver the ultimate in safety, performance, and satisfaction to our clients.
With a modern fleet, Patten School Bus Company, Inc. offers the highest quality service, courteous and professional drivers, and first-rate customer service. Each school bus incorporates state-of-the-art technology innovations, which deliver the ultimate in safety, performance, and satisfaction to our clients.
SAFETY
Safety is an area of critical importance for both Patten School Bus Company Inc., and its customers. As professionals, we have prided ourselves in our goal to provide safe, reliable service at competitive rates. All of our drivers are professionals, highly trained to handle all aspects of professional driving. In addition, all of our drivers have been thoroughly background checked and screened. The Company continually emphasizes the importance of safe practices in its hiring, training and ongoing communications with its drivers. It also provides its drivers with a yearly training programs which they are required to complete (with records kept in their employment file). Emergency back-ups are always available and all drivers are in constant communication with our office to insure safe and on-time arrivals.