Connecticut School Transportation Association

Name

Connecticut School Transportation Association

Legal name

Connecticut School Transportation Association, Inc.

Website

https://ctschoolbus.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

School Transportation Trade Association

NAICS

Automobile Driving Schools (611692), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

SIC

Services-Business Services, Nec (7389), Services-Services, Nec (8900)

akta.pro primary industry

Driver Staffing, Training & Compliance (CDL, Background Checks) (EDAEADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fleet Compliance & Regulatory Management (DOT/IFTA/ELD, Inspections) (TLABAIAB)

Keywords

• School bus safety training
• Pupil transportation association
• V endorsement certification
• School transportation membership
• School bus driver training

Headquarters

HQ city

Old Saybrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: COSTA operates as a voluntary not-for-profit organization. Active membership is available to any person, firm or corporation who owns or operates school buses or student transportation vehicles in Connecticut. Associate membership is available to equipment manufacturers, distributors, and service providers. Affiliate membership is available to school districts and similar organizations.
2. V Endorsement Training Services: COSTA provides V Endorsement safety training courses for drivers obtaining or renewing their V endorsement. New drivers attend 10-hour training, renewal drivers attend 6-hour annual training. Training is offered via Zoom with both member and non-member pricing.
3. Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Processing: COSTA offers bulk processing of Connecticut motor vehicle record requests for member and non-member companies. MVR records are processed at $14 per record and bulk billed monthly.
4. DVIR Booklet Sales: COSTA sells School Bus Driver's Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) booklets and Student Transportation Vehicle Driver's Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (STV-DVIR) booklets at discounted pricing for members and standard pricing for non-members.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

COSTA is a voluntary not-for-profit trade association serving pupil transportation carriers in Connecticut. It delivers three membership tiers, V Endorsement (R360) safety training via Zoom, bulk Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) processing at $14 per record, DVIR booklet sales, quarterly Safety Council meetings with DMV representatives, legislative advocacy, and the Leslie R. Leeds Memorial Scholarship program.

Product overview

COSTA is a voluntary not-for-profit organization serving pupil transportation carriers in Connecticut. It offers a suite of services organized around membership tiers (Active, Associate, and Affiliate), safety training (V Endorsement/R360 certificate programs), administrative support services (MVR bulk processing, DVIR booklet orders), professional development (quarterly Safety Council Meetings with DMV representatives), and a scholarship program (Leslie R. Leeds Memorial Scholarship). COSTA does not offer a single unified software product but rather a portfolio of member services, training programs, and administrative resources for the school transportation industry. No AI, API, or technology product is described on the site.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Active Membership Full membership tier for any person, firm, or corporation that owns or operates school buses or student transportation vehicles in Connecticut, entitling them to all member benefits including discounted V Endorsement Training and DVIR booklet pricing.
• Associate Membership Membership for persons, firms, or corporations engaged in the manufacture or distribution of equipment, materials, supplies, or services to Active Members; associate members are not operators of school buses.
• Affiliate Membership Membership for school districts, groups, or individuals with goals similar to the Association who are not eligible for Active or Associate membership; affiliate members receive Active benefits but cannot hold office or vote.
• V Endorsement Training (R360 Certificate Program)

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Goosetown CommunicationsminorOthersGoosetown Communications is listed as a preferred vendor in the communications systems category. They provide voice, security, and connectivity solutions for K-12 schools and higher education in the Northeast US, including school bus communications systems.
• New England Transit Sales, Inc.minorOthersNew England Transit Sales, Inc. (NETS) is a Thomas Built Buses dealership serving Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island customers since 1977. They provide sales, service, parts, and graphics for school buses.
• Hocon Gas, Inc.minorOthersHocon Gas is listed as a preferred vendor in the energy and fuel category. They provide Propane Autogas service for commercial fleets including school buses, offering 30-50% savings versus gasoline or diesel.
• BraunAbilityminorOthersBraunAbility is listed as a preferred vendor in the equipment and body category. Since 1963, they have provided commercial and public-use mobility transportation products including wheelchair accessible vehicles and lifts for school bus fleets.
• USI Insurance Services, LLCminorOthersUSI Insurance Services is listed as a preferred vendor in the insurance category. They provide property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, and company retirement plans with over $2.5 billion in revenue and 10,000+ associates nationwide.
• Gregory & Howe, Inc.minorOthersGregory & Howe is listed as a preferred vendor in the safety and compliance category. They have managed drug and alcohol compliance programs nationally since 1989, offering FMCSA and DOT compliance services.
• Northeast Onsite Services, LLCminorOthersNortheast Onsite Services is listed as a preferred vendor in the safety and compliance category. Based in Brooklyn, Connecticut, they offer drug and alcohol program management, FMCSA Clearinghouse management, and CT STV-D & A management.
• Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOSTA maintains an ongoing partnership with CT DMV for driver safety and licensing updates. DMV representatives participate in quarterly Safety Council meetings to provide updates on DMV procedures, vehicle registrations, inspections, and legislative changes. COSTA also offers V endorsement training aligned with DMV requirements.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• National School Transportation Association (NSTA): National association of school bus contractors and suppliers. Functions as a national-level peer offering advocacy, training, and industry events, overlapping with COSTA's mission at the federal scale.
• National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT): National trade association for pupil transportation professionals offering training, certification, and advocacy. Directly comparable as the national-level counterpart to COSTA's state-level services, with overlapping offerings in driver training and safety council programming.

Others

• School Bus Fleet (Bobit Business Media): Industry trade publication and event organizer serving the school bus transportation sector. Comparable as an industry-information channel supplementing COSTA's communications and training role.
• Thomas Built Buses (Daimler Truck): Major school bus manufacturer with preferred-vendor relationship to COSTA via New England Transit Sales. Comparable as an ecosystem partner that influences driver training and vehicle inspection standards.

Direct peers

• New Jersey School Bus Contractors Association: Trade association for school bus contractors in New Jersey. Operates the same model as COSTA — membership, training, DMV engagement, and legislative advocacy — serving carriers in a neighboring Northeast state.
• Ohio School Bus Association (OSBA): State-level trade association for school bus operators in Ohio offering safety training, compliance assistance, and legislative advocacy. Comparable operating model to COSTA in a larger Midwestern state.
• New York School Bus Contractors Association: State-level trade association representing school bus contractors in New York. Closest functional peer to COSTA, providing training, compliance, and advocacy services to member carriers in an adjacent Northeast geography.
• Pennsylvania School Bus Association: State trade association for school transportation providers in Pennsylvania. Provides comparable member services including safety training, compliance support, and legislative representation.
• Texas School Bus Association: Trade association for school bus operators in Texas providing training, networking, and advocacy. Functions as a direct state-level peer to COSTA in a much larger market.

Regional players

• Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials (MASBO): Massachusetts-based organization supporting school business operations including transportation oversight. Adjacent regional peer that addresses transportation compliance but from a broader school business perspective.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/COSTAConnecticut
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/connecticut-operators-of-school-transportation-association

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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