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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...
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...
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 ...
Overtime and Blended Rates
In school bus operations, most employees are part-time drivers that do not exceed 40 hours of work in a workweek; however, nearly all contractors have some f...
Minimum Insurance Requirements for PA Operators
Insurance requirements for school bus operators often times differ from state-to-state. Some states have specific requirements for school buses used in home-...
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...
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...
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...
Preparing for Transportation Contract Bidding Season
It’s the start of the new year, and for many contractors this means it is the start of the transportation contract bidding and renewal season. During this pe...