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School Bus Fleet, September 18, 2018 In preparation for the new school year, school bus company DATTCO has introduced two new components to its bus driver safety training: active shooter and school bus security awareness… Read more. http://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/731291/school-bus-company-adds-active-shooter-security-training-for-drivers

NBC 30, September 4, 2018 It’s back to school and that means school buses will be back on the roads. With the safety of children at the top of parent’s minds, bus drivers are reminding kids and other drivers how to make this year as safe as possible… Read more. https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Teaching-Students-How-to-Be-As-Safe-As-Possible-on-the-School-Bus-491661051.html

LCTMag.com, August 29, 2018 There’s nothing like getting out of the cubicle and into the trenches of luxury transportation visiting companies and industry events. I always come away re-energized about the state of the industry and how to handle challenges, whether in business or life, after talking with operators… Read More. https://www.lctmag.com/article/731054/why-optimism-drives-business-for-the-long-haul

New Britain Herald, July 5, 2018 A Dattco employee recently celebrated his 40th year with the company. Mark Sullivan was honored on June 29. He has driven more than 3.5 million miles in his career… Read more. http://www.newbritainherald.com/NBH-State/330605/bus-driver-marks-40-years-with-dattco

Metro, July 3, 2018 DATTCO celebrated the 40th anniversary of one of its finest motorcoach operators, Mark Sullivan. During an informal ceremony, Sullivan was surrounded by colleagues who took turns sharing memories from the past four decades… Read more. http://www.metro-magazine.com/motorcoach/news/730373/dattco-celebrates-driver-s-40th-anniversary-3-5m-miles-accident-free

Zip 06, Deep River/Essex, June 05, 2018 As part of an effort to grow tourism in Middlesex County, the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a bus tour of Middlesex County’s Hidden Gems that stopped at local spots including the Riverwind Inn, the Connecticut River Museum, and the Goodspeed Opera House… Read more. https://www.zip06.com/news/20180605/middlesex-chamber-puts-hidden-gems-on-display

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY It’s National School Bus Safety Week! AT DATTCO Safety is our priority – whether we are transporting students to and from school, commuters to and from work, a sports team to a game, or a tour group, our drivers put safety first. DATTCO is the recipient of the 2018 International Motorcoach Group’s […]

DATTCO, one of Connecticut’s largest passenger transportation companies, is pleased to announce veteran motorcoach operator, John Davis, was presented with Connecticut Bus Association’s prestigious “Motorcoach Driver of the Year” Award. The award was presented during Connecticut Bus Association’s annual dinner at Foxwoods Resort Casino on September 19, 2018. To be chosen as Connecticut’s Motorcoach Driver […]

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve the NewBritain Community! DATTCO has provided transportation for the students of New Britain since yellow school buses were mandated by State law in 1971. Prior to that, the company transported New Britain students to school in transit buses since 1924. Over the many years, it has been […]

Congrats on 40 years, Mark Sullivan! Today, June 29, 2018, DATTCO celebrates the 40thanniversary of one of its finest motorcoach operators, Mark Sullivan. During an informal ceremony, Mark was surrounded by colleagues who took turns sharing memories from the past four decades. Mark has driven more than 3.5 million miles over his career. His professionalism […]