No. Altrip is not a rideshare app. You're assigned a fixed route with the same students, same stops, and same times every school day, not random pickups. No surge pricing, no chasing fares.
No CDL is required and no previous experience is needed. You just need a valid Pennsylvania driver's license, a reliable 4-door vehicle, and a clean driving record. We train you on everything else.
You can still apply. Select "I don't have a vehicle yet" on the form and our team will let you know about current openings and options in your zone.
Most drivers complete Pennsylvania's Act 153 clearances (state police check, child abuse history clearance, and FBI fingerprinting) within two to three weeks, based on typical state processing times. Our team walks you through every form so nothing gets delayed.
Yes. Once you're assigned a route, it stays consistent for the school year, same students, same stops, same schedule, so you can plan your life around it with confidence.
Yes. Your information is used only for recruitment and hiring. Altrip never sells or shares your data with third parties except when required by law or necessary to complete your hiring process.
In Pottsgrove, Pottstown, Reading, and Boyertown, trips of 0 to 12 miles pay a flat $44 per trip. Trips of 12 to 25 miles pay $1.80 per mile, and trips over 25 miles pay $1.40 per mile. Your weekly income depends on the distance and routes you complete.
As an example, a route of up to 12 miles with one morning trip and one afternoon trip, five days a week, equals 10 trips: roughly $440 per week. This is an estimate, and the number of routes isn't guaranteed.
Pay runs weekly on Fridays, one week behind: what you work this week is paid the following Friday.
Payment is initially processed via Zelle. Your payment details are only requested once you're close to starting. Later on, payments will be managed through ADP.
No. The relationship is handled through an independent contractor agreement under the 1099 tax model. Generally, contractors manage their own taxes. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a tax professional.
The service agreement is signed in the final stage of the process, once you've progressed through documentation and before you start routes.
Altrip operates as a subcontractor for school districts and must meet their authorization and safety processes. If you need to verify a specific document or agreement, we can connect you with the right team.
You can start the process. Eligibility depends on the background checks and compliance review. We can't determine the outcome in chat; our team reviews each case through the authorized channels.
The number of routes you get depends on your availability and on the routes the school district has available at the time. Routes aren't guaranteed and depend on demand.
Paid miles cover the actual trip: from where you pick up the student to the school, and from the school back to the student's home. Time or distance outside of these trips isn't paid.
No. Fuel and vehicle maintenance costs are the driver's responsibility, as an independent contractor.
No, routes run the full school week, Monday through Friday. Drivers can't pick specific days.
No. Since no routes run on school holidays, there's no pay for those days.
During summer and school breaks, available summer routes are reviewed and assigned based on what the district needs and has available.