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48 articles for “School Bus Contractors” in Legislative/Regulatory
Potential Marijuana Reclassification in 2026
Once again, marijuana is in the spotlight. On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14370 on expanding medical marijuana and cannabidiol ...
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...
Safe Walking Routes
Often, transportation contracts specify that school districts have the responsibility to establish bus stops. This is typically done in consultation with the...
Hiring School Bus Drivers with Non-FMCSA DOT Experience
As a school bus contractor, ensuring that your drivers meet all federal and state safety regulations is one of the most critical parts of your operation. In ...
Legal Focus: Trump Tariffs and Transportation Contracts
We are only a few months into President Trump’s new term, and the Administration has already begun implementing sweeping changes likely to have ripple effect...
Matthew Jandrisavitz, Esq. Attends & Presents at 2025 School Transportation Association of Massachusetts (STAM) Winter Conference
Thank you to the School Transportation Association of Massachusetts (STAM) for inviting Matthew Jandrisavitz, Esq. to speak this past week at the 2025 STAM W...
Legal Focus: The Motor Carrier Exemption from Overtime Under the FLSA
School bus contractors are no stranger to the requirements to pay overtime. Between the nationwide driver shortage requiring drivers to pick up additional tr...
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...
Legal Focus: Assuring Compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act
School bus contractors are required to comply with many laws and regulations to ensure legal compliance for their operations. Federal Motor Carrier laws and ...
Legal Focus: Transporting Empty School Buses: When is a P Endorsement Needed?
Often, school bus contractors, repair facilities, and school bus OEMs and resellers may find themselves in a situation where they have an empty school bus th...
Confidentiality – FERPA, IDEA, NY Law, and More…
For school bus contractors, proper access to and handling of confidential student information is important. This is especially true when dealing with special...