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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-...
Updates on FMCSA Non-Domiciled CDL
Contractors may recall that FMCSA published an interim final rule regarding non-domiciled CDLs on September 29, 2025. The interim final rule was temporarily ...
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...
What Is EBITDA—and Why Business Owners Should Care
If you’ve ever talked to a banker, investor, or potential buyer, chances are you’ve heard the term EBITDA thrown around. It sounds technical, but the idea be...
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...
Executive Order on Marijuana Reclassification
On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14370 on expanding medical marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) research. The Executive Order notes t...
Understanding Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): A Key Metric in Business Valuation
When business owners begin thinking about selling their company, one of the first questions they ask is, “What is my business worth?” While there are several...
Why You Should Always Have an Attorney Review Your Contract
Contracts are the backbone of transactions, partnerships, and service agreements. However, the importance of thoroughly reviewing these contracts is often un...