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PA SB 65 Signed Into Law
On October 20, 2026, the Pennsylvania House passed Senate Bill 65, which was subsequently signed into law by Governor Shapiro on October 22, 2026. Pennsylvan...
Pennsylvania ELDT Training Requirements
Many Pennsylvania school bus contractors invest significant time and resources into training new drivers, including providing federally required Entry-Driver...
Red Dyed Fuel Update
On October 5, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14435, titled “Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel”, which directs the United States Treasury Depa...
Oxygen Tanks on Vehicles Transporting Students
Occasionally, school transportation contractors may encounter a situation where either a student or driver requires supplemental oxygen therapy, requiring th...
Post-Trip Inspections: Policy, Practice, and Documentation
The beginning of the school year is an appropriate time for School Bus Contractors to review post-trip inspection procedures with drivers and aides. Pennsylv...
Positive Drug Tests – SAP Program and Return to Duty
When a school bus driver fails a drug or alcohol test, refuses to submit to required testing, or otherwise violates U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) d...
Hours of Service Considerations for Spring Trips
The 2025-2026 school year is already half-way over, and for many contractors this means peak sports and activities season is only right around the corner. As...
Status of Illegal School Bus Passing Laws in Pennsylvania
In recent history, the school bus industry nationwide has made a significant push to educate the general public of the requirements to stop for the yellow bu...
Diesel-Powered Vehicle Idling Laws
In the throes of winter, school bus drivers often idle their buses to keep the bus warm. But, contractors should keep in mind laws and regulations that limit...
Legal Focus: FMCSA Extends Under the Hood Exemption for Additional Two Years
On December 2, 2024, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published an extension of the Under the Hood Exemption (the “Exemption”) in the ...
Legal Focus: Will Rescheduling Marijuana Change Drug Testing for CDL Drivers?
As you may have heard, a proposal has been made by the Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I...
New York Implements “Under the Hood” CDL Testing Exemption to Enhance Driver Recruiting and Retention
In January 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul directed the state Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’...