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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...
RC Kelly Law Attends National School Transportation Association Capitol Hill Day
RC Kelly Law Associates is proud to have joined the National School Transportation Association in its annual Bus-In advocacy visit to legislators in Washingt...
Last Chance Agreements
As school bus operators know, managing employees is no easy task. When employee disciplinary issues arise, many school bus operators get stumped on what type...
Driver Retention … Employee Performance Management – for the Good of the Employee
Employee performance management is not just about managing when problems arise, as discussed last month. Performance management also includes managing opport...
RC Kelly Law Attends National School Transportation Association Capitol Hill Day
RC Kelly Law is in Washington D.C. this week with the National School Transportation Association, meeting with lawmakers about school bus industry issues.
New York Implements “Under the Hood” CDL Testing Exemption to Enhance Driver Recruiting and Retention
In January 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul directed the state Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’...
Cultivating a Positive Workplace Culture: Tips for Success
In today's dynamic work environments, fostering a positive workplace culture is crucial for employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall success. A posit...
Act 56 (HB 1507) Changes the 180 Annual School Days Requirement
On December 14, 2023 Act 56 of 2023 (formerly HB 1507) was signed by Gov. Shapiro changing the annual instructional time requirement from “180 days and 990 s...
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...
Back to School Recruiting and Retaining Drivers
Back to school season is in high gear and effective driver recruiting and retention are an important part of minimizing the issues that arise. The driver sho...
Recruiting and Retaining Drivers during the Driver Shortage
As the school year begins to wind down, many school transportation contractors are already making preparations for next school year. It is no question that s...
FMCSA Waiver of “Under the Hood” CDL Testing Requirements
We are now in the heart of the 2021-2022 school year, and contractors are continuing to face the harsh reality of the nationwide driver shortage. Recently, F...