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10-Passenger Van Conversions for School Districts: Safe, Reliable, and Ready

Learn why school districts trust Hengehold’s 10-passenger vans for safe, compliant, and cost-effective transportation without CDL requirements.
Published: June 17, 2025
Last updated:
September 30, 2025
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10-Passenger Van Conversions for School Districts: Safe, Reliable, and Ready

Why School Districts Choose 10-Passenger Vans

School districts across California rely on 10-passenger vans for efficient and compliant student transportation. Whether you’re supporting a small group field trip or transporting staff between sites, these vehicles offer a practical and cost-effective alternative to traditional yellow buses.

Legal & Safety Benefits of 10-Passenger Vans

10-passenger vans are the sweet spot for districts that need flexibility without crossing the threshold into CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) requirements. In California, vehicles that transport fewer than 11 passengers (including the driver) are not considered school buses and therefore do not require a driver with a special license.​​This allows districts to use standard-licensed employees for student transportation while staying compliant with state vehicle codes and school transportation guidelines.

If you have technical questions about licensing and the legality of converting passenger vans to 10 passengers, please check out the dedicated Article on Legal Resources for School Passenger Vans.

Features That Matter to Districts

Hengehold’s fleet of 10-passenger vans can include features that support safety, comfort, and convenience:

  • Clean, late-model vans with low mileage
  • Front and rear air conditioning
  • Back-up cameras
  • Safety features including stability control and side-curtain airbags
  • Spacious interiors with rear storage capacity

    • Inspected, Serviced, and Ready to Work

    Every passenger van at Hengehold is hand-selected and undergoes a multi-point inspection. Each vehicle is serviced, detailed, and test-driven before it's offered for sale. Our process ensures you're getting a dependable vehicle that’s ready to go to work the same day.

    Shipping to School Districts Nationwide

    We proudly ship fully inspected, work-ready vans and trucks to school districts across the country. Whether you're in California or beyond, our team handles all logistics to ensure your vehicle arrives safely, on time, and ready to support your transportation needs—no hassle, just dependable service from a trusted partner.

    About Hengehold Trucks

    Founded in 1948, Hengehold Trucks is Northern California’s most trusted source for pre-owned commercial vehicles, rentals, service, and professional upfitting. Family-owned and based in Palo Alto, we’ve built our reputation on trust, straightforward pricing, and the best-maintained fleet in the region. For over 75 years, contractors, businesses, and public agencies have relied on us to keep their operations moving—with work-ready trucks, expert service, and support you can count on.

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