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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...
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...
Effective State Advocacy – Gearing Up For PSBA Legislative Day
On March 24, 2026, RC Kelly Law will participate in the Pennsylvania School Bus Association’s (PSBA’s) annual Legislative Day at the Capitol in Harrisburg, P...
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...
Transportation Opportunities for FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to North America this summer. Notably, 6 matches will be held at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA, with the firs...
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 ...
Pennsylvania Implements “Under the Hood” CDL Testing Exemption to Enhance Driver Recruiting and Retention
On August 28, 2023, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (“PennDOT”) implemented FMCSA’s Under the Hood (UTH) CDL Testing Exemption to enhance schoo...
Oral Fluid Drug Testing – What You Should Know
On May 2, 2023, the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) published a final rule permitting the use of oral fluid drug testing in certain regulated drug testi...
Beware of Citations that Result in Automatic CDL Suspension
Even the safest school bus driver could be cited by police or a DOT enforcement officer at some point. Sometimes a minor indiscretion, on personal time, lead...
What to Know About Non-Domiciled CDLs
As we approach the end of another school year, many school transportation contractors will once again ramp up their summer recruitment and hiring practices. ...