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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...
Choosing Safe Stops
You may have completed your route planning over the summer but now is the best time to review the route with the driver to identify challenges and concerns b...
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 ...
RC Kelly Law Attends Pennsylvania School Bus Association's 2025 Annual Convention
We can't wait to attend the 2025 Pennsylvania School Bus Association - PSBA's 2025 Annual Convention starting this Sunday! Mark your calendars for our session
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...
Upcoming Webinar: "Legal Updates for School Bus Contractors"
Richard Kelly, Esq., Matthew Jandrisavitz, Esq., and Brian Hill, Esq. will present
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: Pennsylvania State Police Background Check Requirements for School Bus Contractors
School bus contractors must assure their drivers obtain clearances, including that their employees have Pennsylvania State Police (“PSP”) Background Checks p...