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Parents/guardians: To contact someone in Palmer with ANY questions/concerns, please reach our to your local site manager! For contact information, visit our locations page and navigate to your local site. Thank you!
Serving Our Communities By Safely Transporting Students
Visit Us Online!
Parents/guardians: To contact someone in Palmer with ANY questions/concerns, please reach our to your local site manager! For contact information, visit our locations page and navigate to your local site. Thank you!
What's New At Palmer?
Toys for Tots Season is Here – Donate Today at Our Mankato Location!
The holiday season is a time of giving, and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots is back to help bring joy to children in need. We're excited to announce that our Mankato location is now accepting new, unwrapped toy donations to help brighten a child's Christmas.
Your generosity can make a world of difference for families facing hardship this holiday season. Every toy donated helps spread the magic of Christmas and ensures that children in our community experience the joy of receiving a gift.
Drop off your donations at our Mankato site anytime between 7AM and 3PM, until December 9th. Together, we can make this season a little brighter for children in need.
To learn more about all the ways you can support the Toys for Tots mission, visit Toys for Tots – Support Us.
Toys for Tots: Because Every Child Deserves a Little Christmas Cheer!
We are truly grateful to have had the opportunity to host our annual Stuff-A-Bus event once again this year. It’s been an incredible experience to see our community come together to support Toys for Tots and bring joy to children in need. Every donation, big or small, has made a meaningful impact, and we couldn’t be more thankful for the generosity and kindness shown by all who participated. Being able to continue this tradition and make a difference in the lives of families during the holiday season is something we hold close to our hearts, and we are filled with gratitude for everyone who helped make this event a success.
What's New At Palmer?
Toys for Tots Season is Here – Donate Today at Our Mankato Location!
The holiday season is a time of giving, and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots is back to help bring joy to children in need. We're excited to announce that our Mankato location is now accepting new, unwrapped toy donations to help brighten a child's Christmas.
Your generosity can make a world of difference for families facing hardship this holiday season. Every toy donated helps spread the magic of Christmas and ensures that children in our community experience the joy of receiving a gift.
Drop off your donations at our Mankato site anytime between 7AM and 3PM, until December 9th. Together, we can make this season a little brighter for children in need.
To learn more about all the ways you can support the Toys for Tots mission, visit Toys for Tots – Support Us.
Toys for Tots: Because Every Child Deserves a Little Christmas Cheer!
We are truly grateful to have had the opportunity to host our annual Stuff-A-Bus event once again this year. It’s been an incredible experience to see our community come together to support Toys for Tots and bring joy to children in need. Every donation, big or small, has made a meaningful impact, and we couldn’t be more thankful for the generosity and kindness shown by all who participated. Being able to continue this tradition and make a difference in the lives of families during the holiday season is something we hold close to our hearts, and we are filled with gratitude for everyone who helped make this event a success.
What's New At Palmer?
Toys for Tots Season is Here – Donate Today at Our Mankato Location!
The holiday season is a time of giving, and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots is back to help bring joy to children in need. We're excited to announce that our Mankato location is now accepting new, unwrapped toy donations to help brighten a child's Christmas.
Your generosity can make a world of difference for families facing hardship this holiday season. Every toy donated helps spread the magic of Christmas and ensures that children in our community experience the joy of receiving a gift.
Drop off your donations at our Mankato site anytime between 7AM and 3PM, until December 9th. Together, we can make this season a little brighter for children in need.
To learn more about all the ways you can support the Toys for Tots mission, visit Toys for Tots – Support Us.
Toys for Tots: Because Every Child Deserves a Little Christmas Cheer!
We are truly grateful to have had the opportunity to host our annual Stuff-A-Bus event once again this year. It’s been an incredible experience to see our community come together to support Toys for Tots and bring joy to children in need. Every donation, big or small, has made a meaningful impact, and we couldn’t be more thankful for the generosity and kindness shown by all who participated. Being able to continue this tradition and make a difference in the lives of families during the holiday season is something we hold close to our hearts, and we are filled with gratitude for everyone who helped make this event a success.
Why choose Palmer?
Safe, Reliable, and Caring Student Transportation!
At Palmer, safeguarding the students we transport is not just a priority – it's our passion. We believe that school districts should focus on education, not transportation logistics. That’s why we seamlessly take on the responsibility, ensuring peace of mind for educators and parents alike.
Why Palmer Stands Out
-Cutting-Edge Facilities: Proudly hosting one of Minnesota's largest drive-through paint booths, we ensure our fleet is always in pristine condition.
-Leading Innovation: Embracing the future with advanced routing software, real-time GPS bus tracking, comprehensive camera systems across all buses, vans, and buildings, state-of-the-art training software for exceptional employee development, and exceptional clean energy fuel initiatives.
-Community and Environmental Stewardship: With humble beginnings, we stay rooted in our communities through active volunteerism and donations to local programs. Our commitment to sustainability drives us to adopt alternative fuel buses, paving the way for a greener future.
Choose Palmer, where exceptional student transportation is a promise. Together, we’ll drive towards a safer, smarter, and more connected future for our students.
Please visit our Culture page to learn more about our commitment to our communities, our core values, our environmental initiatives, and more!
Greater Mankato Area Growth helped Palmer celebrate 50 years of safely transporting students!
Why choose Palmer?
Safe, Reliable, and Caring Student Transportation!
At Palmer, safeguarding the students we transport is not just a priority – it's our passion. We believe that school districts should focus on education, not transportation logistics. That’s why we seamlessly take on the responsibility, ensuring peace of mind for educators and parents alike.
Why Palmer Stands Out
-Cutting-Edge Facilities: Proudly hosting one of Minnesota's largest drive-through paint booths, we ensure our fleet is always in pristine condition.
-Leading Innovation: Embracing the future with advanced routing software, real-time GPS bus tracking, comprehensive camera systems across all buses, vans, and buildings, state-of-the-art training software for exceptional employee development, and exceptional clean energy fuel initiatives.
-Community and Environmental Stewardship: With humble beginnings, we stay rooted in our communities through active volunteerism and donations to local programs. Our commitment to sustainability drives us to adopt alternative fuel buses, paving the way for a greener future.
Choose Palmer, where exceptional student transportation is a promise. Together, we’ll drive towards a safer, smarter, and more connected future for our students.
Please visit our Culture page to learn more about our commitment to our communities, our core values, our environmental initiatives, and more!
Greater Mankato Area Growth helped Palmer celebrate 50 years of safely transporting students!
Award Winning Transportation!
Palmer was awarded the 2024 Top Transportation Team award from Transfinder!
Trace Johnson and Tony from Transfinder Go with the Top Transportation Team award.
Palmer received the 2024 NSTA Contractor Of The Year award!
Shane Johnson and Chris Champlin with the NSTA Contractor of The Year award.
See What Palmer Can Offer You!
Who is Palmer?
At Palmer Bus Service, we’re more than just a transportation company – we’re a close-knit, family-owned business with a rich history and a bright future. It all started back in 1974 with just 8 buses and a big dream, and today, that dream has grown beyond our wildest expectations.
We take immense pride in the unique culture we've cultivated over the years, fostering a sense of community and togetherness that’s hard to find elsewhere. Our unwavering dedication to safety is at the core of everything we do, ensuring that students get to where they need to go, safely and on time, every single day.
Join us on this incredible journey, where tradition meets innovation, and family values drive our mission forward. At Palmer Bus Service, we’re not just transporting students – we’re shaping futures, one safe ride at a time.
Thinking about contracting your transportation services? Listen to the superintendents we serve!
As the new school year gets underway, our focus remains dedicated to the safety and well-being of the students we transport every day. Recently, our team was interviewed by KEYC to discuss the start of the school year, the increased presence of buses on the roads, and how the driver shortage is beginning to ease slightly.
Watch the full interview here, or at;
https://www.keyc.com/2024/08/27/back-to-school-bus-safety-with-palmer-bus-service/
to learn more about how we’re navigating these changes while continuing to prioritize student safety.
Who is Palmer?
At Palmer Bus Service, we’re more than just a transportation company – we’re a close-knit, family-owned business with a rich history and a bright future. It all started back in 1974 with just 8 buses and a big dream, and today, that dream has grown beyond our wildest expectations.
We take immense pride in the unique culture we've cultivated over the years, fostering a sense of community and togetherness that’s hard to find elsewhere. Our unwavering dedication to safety is at the core of everything we do, ensuring that students get to where they need to go, safely and on time, every single day.
Join us on this incredible journey, where tradition meets innovation, and family values drive our mission forward. At Palmer Bus Service, we’re not just transporting students – we’re shaping futures, one safe ride at a time.
Thinking about contracting your transportation services? Listen to the superintendents we serve!
As the new school year gets underway, our focus remains dedicated to the safety and well-being of the students we transport every day. Recently, our team was interviewed by KEYC to discuss the start of the school year, the increased presence of buses on the roads, and how the driver shortage is beginning to ease slightly.
Watch the full interview here, or at;
https://www.keyc.com/2024/08/27/back-to-school-bus-safety-with-palmer-bus-service/
to learn more about how we’re navigating these changes while continuing to prioritize student safety.
The Department of Public Safety and the State Patrol are excited to announce the release of their “School Bus Safety: Be Ready for the Ride” training video.
This is a great resource and we, at Palmer Bus, encourage you to view it with your bus riders!
The following videos are great resources from the Department of Public Safety, that illustrate why paying attention while driving and respecting the school bus stop arm is so important.