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New Hanover County Schools says driver staffing at 85%; routing, double-run reductions still constrained by testing and state rules
Summary
District transportation staff told the board the department has filled 99 of 116 driver positions and hired eight new drivers since July, but road-test scheduling, DMV certifier availability and daily absences keep routine double runs and stops on major roads in place.
Dr. Morgan, district staff member leading transportation, told the board the department has 99 of 116 driver positions filled (about 85%) and 17 vacancies while 12 candidates were in the pipeline awaiting behind-the-wheel road tests.
The presentation explained that hiring takes two to three months from application to fully qualified road driver because of required behind-the-wheel testing. Dr. Morgan said the district offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus and a $1,000 referral bonus, and…
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