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Articlesby Wes PlattDecember 22, 2022

SBF Wrapped: 5 Most-Viewed News Stories in 2022

In 2022, highlights on the School Bus Fleet website included the “under-the-hood” CDL waiver, association collaboration, and safety concerns.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettNovember 10, 2022

Game Changers in Student Transportation

What innovations have shaken up the school bus industry, saving drivers and administrators time and money? Here, SBF checks in on how to make the most of available drivers, investigates New York’s new third-party CDL testing rules, and looks at new tech that’s transforming buses.

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VideosNovember 9, 2022

Waiver Unwavered [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including the FMCSA's decision to extend the "under-the-hood" CDL test waiver until 2024. Also, check out the interview with EverDriven's Mitch Bowling!

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Newsby Christy GrimesOctober 31, 2022

NASDPTS Conference: Modernized CDL Test Option Now Available

The new Commercial Driver's License test, based on a joint effort between the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), reflects evolving vehicle technologies and components.

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Newsby Wes PlattOctober 27, 2022

FMCSA Extends School Bus "Under-the-Hood" Waiver Until 2024

The NSTA sought five years but got two. NASDPTS and the NAPT were among organizations that reached out to the FMCSA to oppose the proposal for extending the waiver five years.

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VideosJuly 11, 2022

When September Ends [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses the FMCSA's decision to once again extend the "under-the-hood" waiver for school bus drivers testing for their CDLs.

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NewsApril 14, 2022

U.S. Education Secretary Addresses School Bus Driver Shortage

Secretary Miguel Cardona got feedback on his trip to Maine from a school bus trainer, who said the new edition of the training manual was intimidating to recruits. He said he wanted to address that.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 26, 2022

Don't Forget: 6 Things to Know About the ELDT

Beginning Feb. 7, obtaining a CDL will become more detailed, and will likely take more time. Here’s what you need to know.

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Videosby Wes PlattJanuary 19, 2022

More Like Spee-DL

Wes Platt discusses the latest in School Bus Fleet news, including GreenPower receiving a lease/purchase deal on a 80,000 square foot property, Lion Electric Company taking possession of a new factory outside Chicago, and much more!

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ArticlesSeptember 30, 2021

How to Prepare for the New Entry-Level Driver Training Rule

New entry-level driver training requirements go into effect on Feb. 7, 2022. Motor carriers that provide CDL training need to prepare now.

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