Driver Training Program
Driver Training ScheduleThe use of information on this website (www.martap.org) has been designed for informational purpose only and does not supersede any MAP contract. Reference your contract for exact contractual information regarding MAP/driver training requirements. Copying from this website or publishing contents of the data on this website for other use is strictly prohibited. Information subject to change without notice. The Massachusetts Regional Transit Authority (MARTA) and the Massachusetts Rural Transit Assistance Program, also known as MArtap and all of its officers, agents, and employees and/or contractors are not responsible for any errors or omission in the information listed on www.martap.org. All agencies must comply with the terms and conditions of the MAP contract.
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MassDOT has mandated that all vehicle acceptance recipients under the Mobility Assistance Program (MAP) agree to ensure all vehicle drivers receive proper training; therefore, the following training courses are required.
These training courses, most offered free of charge to all MAP recipients through the MArtap program. Training requests must receive prior approval from MArtap.
To schedule a training at your location or to sign up for a class already scheduled, click here for the Driver Training request form. Sign up does not guarantee approval. Be sure to receive prior approval from MArtap before attending the course.
Contact MArtap directly at info@martap.org or call 877-MArtap1 (627-8271).
Please allow 14 days for your request to be processed. All requests will be confirmed by e-mail.
All training requests must be submitted to and approved by MArtap prior to scheduling. Agency will be responsible for training cost if training class is held without prior authorization from Carol Tally at MArtap.
Required Training Courses:
Coaching the Van Driver - Edition 3 (training requirement: yearly)
Wheelchair Lift & Securement Training (training requirement: yearly)
Passenger Assistance Techniques: Safe Transportation of the Public under the ADA (training requirement for one or the other training: every three (3) years)
In addition to the required courses, MArtap offers:
Emergency and Accident Handling Procedures
Coaching the Transit Bus Driver
Get an 'A' in Customer Service
Also required but not offered through the MArtap program:
CPR (certification must be renewed each year)
First Aid (certification must be renewed every two (2) years)
Drug & Alcohol training (1 time per year for each employee)
All training above, with the exception of CPR, First Aid and Drug & Alcohol training, are provided FREE OF CHARGE, depending on funding availability, to all MAP recipients through the MArtap program.
For complete training course description, click here
For Driver Training request form, click here.
For more information, contact
Carol Tally, MArtap Program Coordinator
c/o MArtap
PO Box 155
Foxboro, MA 02035
Phone: 877-MArtap1 (627-8271)
Fax: 508-698-2002
E-mail: info@martap.org
MArtap also has a wealth of training information on file to share with you. Materials listed in the Lend and Learn Library are available at no charge. If you would like to donate training materials to this library, contact Carol Tally.
What you need to know about Driver Training under the Massachusetts Mobility Assistance Program
The training and education of drivers, paid or volunteer, helps to ensure their top performance in routine situations and emergencies. Training in the safe operation of a vehicle and in passenger assistance techniques not only makes sense but the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires it.
MassDOT has mandated that all vehicle acceptance recipients under the Mobility Assistance Program (MAP) agree to ensure all vehicle drivers receive proper training; therefore, has mandated the following training requirements each year.
All vehicle acceptance recipients under the MAP program are required to have the following yearly training.
Also required under the MAP program, but not offered through the MArtap program:
First Aid (certification must be renewed every two (2) years)
Drug & Alcohol training (1 time per year for each employee)
In addition to the mandatory yearly training courses, various trainings are offered to help meet Federal and State laws.
MArtap offers (depending on availability of funds):
Emergency and Accident Handling Procedures
Coaching the Transit Bus Driver
Passenger Sensitivity Training
Get an 'A' in Customer Service
Also required but not offered through the MArtap program:
CPR (certification must be renewed each year)
First Aid (certification must be renewed every two (2) years)
Drug & Alcohol training (1 time per year per employee)
By accepting a vehicle from MassDOT under the Mobility Assistance Program (MAP), you agree to ensure all drivers are properly trained.
Again, all vehicle acceptance recipients under the MAP program are required to have the following yearly training.
- Coaching the Van Driver - Edition 3
- Wheelchair Lift and Securement
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (course not offered through MArtap)
In addition, all drivers are required to have two other types of training.
- First Aid (course not offered through MArtap) (every 2 years)
- Safe Transportation of the Public under the ADA (every 3 years)
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The use of information on this website (www.martap.org) has been designed for informational purpose only and does not supersede any MAP contract. Reference your contract for exact contractual information regarding MAP/driver training requirements. Copying from this website or publishing contents of the data on this website for other use is strictly prohibited. Information subject to change without notice. The Massachusetts Regional Transit Authority (MARTA) and the Massachusetts Rural Transit Assistance Program, also known as MArtap and all of its officers, agents, and employees and/or contractors are not responsible for any errors or omission in the information listed on www.martap.org. All agencies must comply with the terms and conditions of the MAP contract.
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