TRAINING TRANSFORMED

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Stay in the loop with our latest driver training breakthroughs - and see what’s shifting into gear next in virtual simulation.

The School Bus Driver Shortage Is Reshaping Transit — And Training Is Ground Zero

Across the US, transit agencies and school districts are facing a growing crisis: There aren't enough qualified bus drivers. What was once a hiring challenge has evolved into a much deeper issue, a structural workforce shortage that is reshaping how drivers must be trained, certified, and retained. Companies like Drivers of Tomorrow are helping agencies respond to today’s reality by making training faster, more scalable, more affordable, and more adaptive to real-world ch

Amanda

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Why Agencies Ask: “How are other transit systems actually using simulators?”

Driving simulators have become core training tools for transit agencies, supporting new hires and veteran drivers alike. Agencies use them for bus familiarization, pre-trip inspections, core driving skills, mirror awareness, and scenario training. Simulators allow safe repetition, measurable feedback, and gamified challenges, improving confidence, pass rates, and safety, while reducing costs and risk.

Simulator

Dorothy Driver

Jan 234 min read

Aligning Bus Simulator Training with NHTSA’s Safe Driving Principles

Drivers of Tomorrow training aligns with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safe-driving principles by reinforcing hazard perception, pedestrian awareness, distraction management, and adverse-weather response. Through realistic simulation, AI-driven feedback, and scenario-based learning, operators practice safer decision-making that reduces risk and supports ongoing improvement across transit operations.

Simulator

Jeff Rayner

Jan 142 min read

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3D Scanning Is Transforming Bus Training: Inside Our Latest Full-Bus Capture

We recently completed a full Hyperscape 3D scan of an entire bus, creating a precise digital twin for VR simulator training. This high-detail scan captures every component, enabling more accurate pre-trip learning, portable at-home training, and safer, more confident new drivers. It’s a major step forward in modernizing bus operator training.

Technology

Jeff Rayner

Dec 10, 20253 min read

Why We Build Simulators for Every Space, Budget, and Vehicle

One Size Doesn’t Fit All From a single seat to a rolling lab; here’s how we’re making driver training more accessible, adaptable, and...

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Jeff Rayner

Jun 14, 20253 min read

Verbal Judo: The Secret Weapon for Smarter, Safer Bus Driver Communication

When it comes to training professional drivers, we focus heavily on the technical pre-trip inspections, mirror checks, maneuvering, and defensive driving. But the reality is, some of the most difficult challenges our drivers face aren’t mechanical—they’re verbal . Dealing with frustrated passengers, impatient motorists, or even just stressed-out colleagues requires just as much skill as navigating a tight corner. That’s where Verbal Judo comes in. A cartoon image showing a p

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Jeff Williams

Jun 1, 20252 min read

Reinventing the Roadeo: Why Virtual Training Is the New Standard

The Virtual Roadeo by Drivers of Tomorrow brings the iconic bus operator competition into a digital format. Practice real-world maneuvers, cone layouts, and scoring systems, anytime, anywhere. It’s safer, more accessible, and perfect for both new trainees and seasoned drivers. No weather delays, no equipment limits, just focused, repeatable skill-building in a dynamic virtual environment.

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Jeff Rayner

May 30, 20252 min read