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10 articles for “School Bus Contractors” in Risk Management

Parent Complaints About Drivers and Aides: Investigation and Response

The first weeks of school often bring complaints as students, drivers, aides, and school personnel adjust to new routes and schedules. A parent may report un...

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...

Federal Insurance Requirements for School Transportation Operators

Insurance requirements for school bus contractors differ from state to state. While some states have specific requirements for school buses, other states onl...

No-Fault Insurance and Passenger Injuries

School buses are by far the safest mode of transportation. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as previously found that school buses ...

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...

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...

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 ...

Planning your Route to Retirement - Close the Gaps and Secure Your Legacy

As a school bus contractor, you’ve built a business that helps the community while supporting your family. But what is your long term future plan? Business o...

I Hadn’t Thought of That … Student Discipline Strategies for the New School Year

With the start of the new school year, transportation contractors continue to face challenges with student discipline on the school bus. Clear policies and p...

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...

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