School Bus Contractors in Columbus, OH
The top-ranked school bus contractors serving Columbus, OH are Advancing Abilities, Inc., Columbus Coach and USA Transportation Inc. We list 5 school bus contractors serving Columbus, OH. 5 of the providers shown match an active record from FMCSA, checked on the date shown. Rankings follow our published methodology; sponsored placements never change rank.
School Bus Contractors serving Columbus, OH (Franklin County). 5 providers, 5 of the top 5 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 5 ranked school bus contractors for Columbus
| # | Provider | Verified records | Based in | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advancing Abilities, Inc. | ✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #9180100 | Columbus, OH | (740) 289-2861 |
| 2 | Columbus Coach | ✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #2513526 | Columbus, OH | (614) 372-0355 |
| 3 | USA Transportation Inc | ✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #4373020 | Columbus, OH | (614) 592-2907 |
| 4 | Vat Inc | ✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #1875324 | Columbus, OH | (614) 252-5060 |
| 5 | Brooklyn City School District | ✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #4433367 | Columbus, OH (2 mi) | — |
- ADVANCING ABILITIES, INC.Based in Columbus, OHCall (740) 289-2861
#2 Columbus Coach
SUPREME VENTURES LLCBased in Columbus, OHCall (614) 372-0355 · Website#3 USA Transportation Inc
USA TRANSPORTATION INCBased in Columbus, OHCall (614) 592-2907#4 Vat Inc
VAT INCBased in Columbus, OHCall (614) 252-5060#5 Brooklyn City School District
BROOKLYN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTServes this area from Columbus, OH (2 mi)
Request quotes
Frequently asked questions
How many school bus contractors serve Columbus?
We list 5 school bus contractors serving Columbus, OH: 4 based there and 1 serving it from nearby. 5 of the top 5 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which school bus contractors serve Columbus?
The top-ranked school bus contractors serving Columbus, OH are Advancing Abilities, Inc., Columbus Coach, USA Transportation Inc, Vat Inc and Brooklyn City School District. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which school bus contractors serving Columbus are verified against official records?
5 of the top 5 match an active official record: Advancing Abilities, Inc. (FMCSA), Columbus Coach (FMCSA), USA Transportation Inc (FMCSA), Vat Inc (FMCSA) and Brooklyn City School District (FMCSA). Each badge links to the official record it matched.
How are these companies ranked?
By our published methodology: verified registrations, documented capabilities, years registered and responsiveness. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never affect rank.
What does "Verified" mean on this page?
"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown; each badge links to that record. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item.
What should I check before hiring a carrier?
Look up the USDOT and MC numbers in FMCSA records, ask for a certificate of insurance naming you, confirm equipment and lanes in writing, and agree on accessorial charges before the first load.
What should a school check before contracting buses?
Ask for the USDOT number, driver CDL and school bus endorsements, inspection records, insurance limits and how the contractor handles substitute drivers and breakdowns.
"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item. How we rank and verify. Page updated .