Frequently Asked Questions

Paper applications are available for completion in person at our local operations sites, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The application process is designed to be user-friendly and should take approximately 25-30 minutes to complete. It captures all the essential information needed to initiate the process.

Absolutely. We provide all required training to help new drivers earn their Commercial Driver License (CDL) through the State of Michigan. This paid training begins upon hire and is completed within 4 to 6 weeks.

We take confidentiality seriously and carefully review each applicant’s full work history and experience. Due to the nature of our work and the populations we serve, we are unable to accept applicants with offenses in the following categories:

• Assault
• Drug-related offenses
• Weapons offenses
• Criminal sexual conduct
• Indecent exposure or conduct
• Solicitation, prostitution or other immoral acts
• Crimes involving minors, including child endangerment, child abuse or furnishing alcohol to a minor
• Any felony convictions

We may consider certain misdemeanor offenses not related to the categories listed above, depending on the nature and timing of the offense.

Important: All applicants must disclose their complete criminal history on the application, including ordinance violations, misdemeanors and felonies. Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification from consideration.

Non-Driving Roles
Our School Bus Attendant, Monitor and Bus Washer positions do not require driving experience, a valid license, or a clean driving record, as these roles do not involve operating vehicles. Similarly, our non-driving office positions listed on the Careers page, such as Administrative, Human Resources and Customer Service, do not require driving qualifications.

Driving-Required Roles
All other positions listed on our Careers page, including Dispatchers, Supervisors, Management and all driving roles, do require a valid Michigan driver’s license. These roles involve operating company vehicles (commercial and/or noncommercial). To qualify: A standard Operator’s License is sufficient; a Chauffeur’s License or CDL is not required to apply. Applicants must have held their Operator’s License for at least 7 years (5 years for applicable positions) without restrictions. A clean driving record is required.

Disqualifying Driving Record Violations
Applicants will be disqualified from driving-required positions if their record includes any of the following:

• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Open intoxicants in a vehicle
• Drug-related offenses
• Careless or reckless driving
• License suspension within the past 3 years
• More than 2 points on record
• More than one at-fault accident
• Multiple speeding 15 MPH or more over the limit
• Multiple moving violations within a short timeframe

For questions or assistance with completing our online application, please contact a Hiring Coordinator at HiringCoordinator@deantrans.com or call 517-319-8300, option 4.

Applicants who provide an email address with their application will receive updates from our company regarding their application status, the current step in the process and what to expect next.

For additional assistance, applicants may contact our Human Resources Department at HiringCoordinator@deantrans.com or reach out directly to the location to which they applied.

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