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Carla Grove

@carlagrove

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Transportation director specializing in student routing, compliance, and operations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior transportation or operations role where I can lead teams, optimize routing, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve service for students and families.

I am a transportation leader with over 20 years' experience managing student transportation operations, routing, compliance, driver training, payroll, and customer relations. I have led large teams and programs—overseeing up to 120 staff and coordinating service for thousands of students—while maintaining strict NYS, DOT and FMCSA regulatory compliance.

I excel at developing efficient routes, responding to incidents, managing budgets and contracts, and delivering clear communication to parents, school leaders and county partners. My background includes direct supervision of drivers and monitors, dispatcher responsibilities, and expertise as a 19A examiner and SBDI instructor.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director of Transportation

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Pittsford Central School District

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Lead district transportation for ~6,000 students and 120 staff, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while managing routing, budgeting, contractor bids, and incident response.

Route Planning Regulatory Compliance Budgeting Incident Response Vendor Management

County Program Supervisor

Monroe School Transportation

Jan 2011 - Dec 2020 (9 years 11 months)

Managed daily operations for ~120 drivers and 30 monitors across 25+ schools, overseeing routing, dispatch, payroll, and compliance for ~1,000 students and multiple contracted programs.

Dispatching Payroll Administration NYS 19A Compliance Contract Management Scheduling

Head Bus Driver / Dispatcher

Churchville Chili Central School District

Jan 2007 - Jan 2011 (4 years)

Oversaw daily operations for 200 drivers and 60 monitors, managed HR processes, dispatching, and maintained NYS 19A and DOT compliance to ensure on-time district-wide service.