We want to wish Mr. Steve Jensen the best of luck as he heads to the National School Bus Driver Safety Competition on June 28-29, 2025!
Mr. Jensen recently won first place at the New Mexico Safety Competition and will now represent our state at the 51st Annual School Bus Driver International Safety Competition in Austin, Texas. This prestigious event brings together top drivers from across the U.S. and Canada to compete in a series of challenging driving tests designed to showcase their skill, focus, and safety on the road.
One of the more difficult challenges he'll face is called the “Offset Alley,” where drivers must carefully navigate narrow lanes with only inches of space on either side of the bus and offset to the left or right.
Many of our students from Esperanza, Mesa Verde, and Piedra Vista might recognize Mr. Jensen — he’s the friendly face behind the wheel on their daily routes to school and after-school programs.
Mr. Jensen joined the FMS Transportation team in 2022, bringing with him years of experience as a semi-truck driver. He told us that switching to school buses was an easy transition — and we’re lucky to have him!
Let’s cheer him on as he represents Farmington Municipal Schools and the state of New Mexico with pride!