Transportation Department

The Dinwiddie County Public Schools Transportation Department is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for students each school day. As an essential part of the Department of Operations, Transportation helps ensure that students arrive at school safely, on time, and ready to learn—and return home safely at the end of the day.

The department coordinates daily bus operations throughout Dinwiddie County, including route planning, driver and vehicle assignments, student transportation needs, specialized transportation services, and support for schools and families. Transportation staff work closely with school administrators, drivers, families, and other division departments to respond to changing needs and maintain dependable service across the school division.

Our Leadership Team

Edward Tucker
Director of Transportation

Carrissa McLawhorn
Transportation Coordinator

Cathy Connor
Routing Specialist

Lauren Williams
Routing Specialist

Together, the Transportation leadership team oversees the safe and efficient movement of students throughout the division while supporting bus drivers, transportation staff, schools, students, and families.

What We Do

The Transportation Department provides leadership and support in the following areas:

• Daily Student Transportation – Coordinates safe and reliable transportation to and from school for eligible students throughout Dinwiddie County.
• Bus Routing & Scheduling – Develops and maintains efficient bus routes, stops, schedules, and student transportation assignments while responding to enrollment and program changes.
• Driver & Transportation Staff Support – Coordinates staffing, assignments, communication, training, and daily operational support for school bus drivers and transportation personnel.
• Specialized Transportation – Works with schools and appropriate division staff to coordinate transportation for students participating in specialized programs or requiring individualized transportation services.
• Fleet Operations & Vehicle Readiness – Supports the inspection, maintenance, assignment, and operational readiness of school buses and other transportation vehicles.
• School & Family Support – Assists schools and families with transportation questions, route information, bus assignments, service concerns, and changes that may affect student transportation.
• Operational Response – Responds to weather events, traffic conditions, vehicle issues, staffing challenges, emergencies, and other circumstances that may affect daily transportation services.
• Safety & Continuous Improvement – Reviews transportation practices, procedures, routes, and operational data to identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and customer service.

Our Commitment

Safety is the Transportation Department’s highest priority. Every route, assignment, procedure, and operational decision is made with the goal of protecting students and providing dependable service to the schools and families of Dinwiddie County Public Schools.

Through careful planning, professional service, clear communication, and continuous improvement, the Transportation Department helps create a safe and dependable connection between home and school every day.