The substitute driver relay

Fill school bus shifts before routes break.

RouteRelay connects districts and transportation contractors with vetted, CDL-certified substitute drivers—without treating student transportation like anonymous gig work.

Built for transportation directors, contractors, and qualified drivers.

RouteRelay hero

Route status

Qualified coverage, in motion.

The RouteRelay standard

Built on proof, not promises of instant supply.

01

Qualifications first

Driver credentials and readiness are visible before an assignment moves forward.

02

No invented availability

Transportation teams see real responses to real shifts—not an inflated driver count.

03

Local control stays local

Districts and contractors keep final screening, approval, and dispatch authority.

04

Clear placement economics

Fees are confirmed up front and tied to actual shift coverage.

One operational loop

From uncovered route to confirmed driver.

RouteRelay organizes the messy middle between a shortage alert and a safe, staffed assignment.

Live workflow

Dispatch sees one route, one status, and one accountable handoff.

Post the gap, identify qualified nearby drivers, confirm the assignment, and retain a clear record for the transportation team.

1Route 18 · Morning window posted
2CDL and endorsement match reviewed
3Assignment confirmation sent to dispatch

Match against real qualifications

Prioritize CDL status, required endorsements, background checks, training, and proximity before a driver reaches dispatch.

Confirm and coordinate

Keep assignment details, driver status, and handoff notes in one operational view for transportation teams.

For experienced drivers

Turn open days into meaningful local shifts.

Semi-retired and part-time CDL holders can share qualifications, indicate availability, pursue local substitute work, and refer other qualified drivers as the network grows.

Join the driver network

Pilot pricing

Pay for coverage, not another empty dashboard.

Early partners receive a scoped launch plan. Final fees vary by market, screening workflow, and shift requirements and are approved before activation.

District & contractor pilot

Placement-based coverage

Custom per confirmed shift

Request pilot access
  • Shift posting and matching
  • Qualification visibility
  • Dispatch confirmation workflow
  • Referral network access

Network plan

Multi-location onboarding, reporting, and workflow support for larger operators and regional partnerships.

Custom agreement

Driver access

Profile creation and shift discovery.

No platform fee

Operational questions

What transportation teams should know.

Keep every route moving

Build your substitute bench before the next call-out.

Tell RouteRelay where shortages hit hardest. We’ll use your operating requirements to shape a focused pilot for your transportation team.

Start a pilot