About
We are a Minnesota-based company that provides safe, reliable, and positive transportation experiences to students and adults, driving a more sustainable future
Transforming Transportation with Safe Driving


Our Story
Our CEO, Tashitaa Tufaa, started MTN in 2004 with a single van transporting students with special needs.
Today, the company operates a fleet of more than 400 buses, maintains three bus terminals, and employs more than 400 drivers, maintenance staff, and administrators.
What has remained since day one is our company’s focus on transporting people safely, affordably, on time, and with respect.
Our CEO, Tashitaa Tufaa, started MTN in 2004 with a single van transporting students with special needs.
Today, the company operates a fleet of more than 400 buses, maintains three bus terminals, and employs more than 400 drivers, maintenance staff, and administrators.
What has remained since day one is our company’s focus on transporting people safely, affordably, on time, and with respect.
Our CEO, Tashitaa Tufaa, started MTN in 2004 with a single van transporting students with special needs.
Today, the company operates a fleet of more than 400 buses, maintains three bus terminals, and employs more than 400 drivers, maintenance staff, and administrators.
What has remained since day one is our company’s focus on transporting people safely, affordably, on time, and with respect.



Company Stats
The Foundation of Our Success
3
Terminals
200+
talented professionals
6+
Districts
100k+
Students served


Leadership
Meet the visionary leaders who are shaping Hydra's future and driving our mission to deliver innovative clean energy solutions.
Meet the visionary leaders who are shaping Hydra's future and driving our mission to deliver innovative clean energy solutions.
Meet the visionary leaders who are shaping Hydra's future and driving our mission to deliver innovative clean energy solutions.

Tashitaa Tufa
Cheif Executive Officer

Tashitaa Tufa
Cheif Executive Officer

Tashitaa Tufa
Cheif Executive Officer

Justin Ellingson
Transportation Director

Justin Ellingson
Transportation Director

Justin Ellingson
Transportation Director

Brian Nelson
Operations Director

Brian Nelson
Operations Director

Brian Nelson
Operations Director

Tibesso Dayassa
VP, Special Projects

Tibesso Dayassa
VP, Special Projects

Tibesso Dayassa
VP, Special Projects

Feysal Sheika
Customer Service Manager

Feysal Sheika
Customer Service Manager

Feysal Sheika
Customer Service Manager

Dawit Dejene
Transportation Manager

Dawit Dejene
Transportation Manager

Dawit Dejene
Transportation Manager

Orlando Clark-Finch
Transportation Manager

Orlando Clark-Finch
Transportation Manager

Orlando Clark-Finch
Transportation Manager

Jose Zillex Caraballo-Cruz
Transportation Manager

Jose Zillex Caraballo-Cruz
Transportation Manager

Jose Zillex Caraballo-Cruz
Transportation Manager

Azeb Girmai
Type III Transportation Manager

Azeb Girmai
Type III Transportation Manager

Azeb Girmai
Type III Transportation Manager

Morkee Abdajo
Fleet Specialist

Morkee Abdajo
Fleet Specialist

Morkee Abdajo
Fleet Specialist

Yohannes Dawit
Technology Specialist

Yohannes Dawit
Technology Specialist

Yohannes Dawit
Technology Specialist

Bob Gould
Shop/Parts Manager

Bob Gould
Shop/Parts Manager

Bob Gould
Shop/Parts Manager

Manjula Ramakrishna
financial Manager

Manjula Ramakrishna
financial Manager

Manjula Ramakrishna
financial Manager

Diane Potts
Recruiter

Diane Potts
Recruiter

Diane Potts
Recruiter

Jeanette Ligon
Full time Trainer

Jeanette Ligon
Full time Trainer

Jeanette Ligon
Full time Trainer

LaTasha Thompson
Transportation Supervisor

LaTasha Thompson
Transportation Supervisor

LaTasha Thompson
Transportation Supervisor

Vicky Jorisson
Fridley Dispatcher

Vicky Jorisson
Fridley Dispatcher

Vicky Jorisson
Fridley Dispatcher

Minnie Capehert
Fridley Dispatcher

Minnie Capehert
Fridley Dispatcher

Minnie Capehert
Fridley Dispatcher

Ayu Golema
Fridley Dispatcher

Ayu Golema
Fridley Dispatcher

Ayu Golema
Fridley Dispatcher

Medhanit Sewore
Type III Dispatcher

Medhanit Sewore
Type III Dispatcher

Medhanit Sewore
Type III Dispatcher

Abdulfeta Wodajo
Type III Dispatcher

Abdulfeta Wodajo
Type III Dispatcher

Abdulfeta Wodajo
Type III Dispatcher

Lourdes Espinoza
Minneapolis Dispatcher

Lourdes Espinoza
Minneapolis Dispatcher

Lourdes Espinoza
Minneapolis Dispatcher
Join our Team
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Ready to Make a Lasting Impact in Safe Transportation? Discover Our Current Job Openings and Join Our Team
Ready to Make a Lasting Impact in Safe Transportation? Discover Our Current Job Openings and Join Our Team


