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Dean Difference – Education

Dean is more than just a transportation company. Dean strives to make a difference in our communities and the world through inclusivity, environmentally sustainable practices, innovation technology, top-notch training and community partnerships and involvement.

General Education

Nationally recognized for our transportation services, Dean’s highly caring, professional staff, coupled with a commitment to safety and quality service, enables Dean Transportation to meet the needs of our districts and their communities. With more than 50 years of experience in school transportation, any district can count on Dean to exceed standards for safety, customer service and student care.

Our transportation services provide students with an environment that offers the perfect balance of technical ability and compassionate care. Our top priority is to provide safe, reliable and positive experiences for each and every student.

Special Education

Founded as a volunteer service for students with special needs and families in the mid-1950s, ensuring people of all abilities are transported with the utmost care is at the core of Dean Transportation’s passions.

Not only do we take extra precautions and go above and beyond to exceed the needs of all our passengers, we fight for the rights and safety of people with special needs at the local, state and federal levels to improve equipment specifications and safety standards for transporting people of different abilities.

In 1993, Dean challenged the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation for their failure to develop federal guidelines for the safe transport of people with special needs. After a five-year battle with Washington, new equipment specifications for people with special needs were implemented thanks to our advocacy. Called the WC-19 standard, these regulations for the safe transportation of wheelchairs expanded safety for passengers of all abilities.