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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 19, 2020

FMCSA Strengthens Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Removes Some Exemption Requirements

The agency bolsters return-to-duty and removes exemption requirements for drivers with diabetes and some types of vision impairment. Meanwhile, it introduces a medication information form and clarifies sleep apnea testing requirements.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 13, 2020

NTSB Vice Chair Shares 7 Key Safety Takeaways in NAPT Webinar

Bruce Landsberg discusses recurring as well as new safety issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the agency’s recommendations.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson October 30, 2020

NTSB, State Investigating Fatal Tennessee School Bus Crash

A utility service vehicle collides with a Meigs County Schools bus, killing the bus driver and a 7-year-old student.

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NewsAugust 28, 2020

NTSB Vice Chair to Serve 3 More Years

Bruce Landsberg, who has served on the National Transportation Safety Board as vice chairman since August 2018, was re-appointed to the position on Aug. 21.

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School Bus Fleet BlogJune 3, 2020

NTSB Findings: Technology Just One Way to Boost Safety

The National School Transportation Association's executive director weighs in on the NTSB's report on the fatal 2018 crash in Rochester, Ind., and its recommendations.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 6, 2020

NTSB to Hold Webinar on Investigation Into Fatal Ind. School Bus Crash

The webinar “Vehicle Collision with Student Pedestrians Crossing High-speed Roadway to Board School Bus — Rochester, Indiana,” will be held on May 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 21, 2020

NTSB Releases Final Report on Fatal Indiana School Bus Crash

The report concludes that the probable cause of the 2018 crash in which three students were killed was a motorist’s failure to stop for their school bus. Contributing to the cause was the school district’s inadequate bus route safety assessment.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 9, 2020

NSTA Recommends Passing STOP Act in Response to NTSB Findings on Ind. Crash

The National School Transportation Association is calling for the passage of the Stop for School Buses Act of 2019, which would conduct a comprehensive review of existing laws and programs in all 50 states and recommend best practices.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 7, 2020

NTSB: Motorist’s Failure to Stop Caused Fatal Ind. Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board releases the abstract of the final report for its investigation into the fatal 2018 crash in Rochester, Ind. It finds that the crash was caused by motorist Alyssa Shepherd’s failure to stop for the school bus.

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School Bus Fleet BlogMarch 26, 2020

Safely Sharing the Road With Cyclists

School bus drivers must contend with a variety of safety concerns, and roadways that have been retrofitted to add bike lanes or travel lanes crisscrossing bike lanes add yet another.

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