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Articlesby Claire AtkinsonMarch 12, 2010

Contractor Roundtable: The Current Business Climate

School bus contractors offer insights on the advantages of contracting in the current economic climate as well as the impact of state and national regulatory issues.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2010

FMCSA clarifies texting ban

An agency official explains that the new texting ban for truck and bus drivers only applies to school bus drivers in limited cases. A forthcoming proposed rule may affect school bus drivers not currently covered.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2010

Feds ban texting for bus, truck drivers

The prohibition, effective immediately, is the latest in a series of actions taken by the U.S. DOT to combat distracted driving after a national summit on the issue in September. Violators may face fines of up to $2,750.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2009

Senate confirms nomination of FMCSA administrator

Anne Ferro was the motor vehicle administrator in Maryland from 1997 to 2003, where she led the agency’s efforts to implement a graduated licensing program for new drivers as well as a model for older driver research. She is currently president of the Maryland Motor Truck Association.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonNovember 4, 2009

Q&A: NASDPTS President Charlie Hood on Funding Challenges, Work With Feds

State directors are battling budget shortfalls, but NASDPTS President Charlie Hood says that they remain optimistic. The association’s work with federal agencies and other industry groups targets the betterment of school transportation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2009

NAPT ramps up for 2009 Summit

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pupil transportation professionals will soon convene here for the 35th Annual NAPT Summit and Trade Show, to be held Oct. 31 throug...

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2009

Delaware bus company fined for safety violations

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a civil penalty notice to Lehane’s Bus Service Inc. of New Cast...

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2008

NSTA releases annual convention details

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) has released details about its 2008 International School Bus Driver Safety Co...

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2008

FMCSA extends comment deadline on driver training proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended the deadline for comments on its Notice of Proposed Rulemakin...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2006

Top spots in transit at NHTSA, FMCSA

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The administrator positions at two key federal transportation agencies are in the process of turning over.

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