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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 25, 2020

FMCSA Issues Waiver for Some CDL Deadlines

 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s waiver postpones deadlines for some regulations applicable to CDL holders to June 30 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2020

FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Database IDs Nearly 8K Abuse Violations

The federal agency releases data showing that its Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse detected and identified nearly 8,000 positive substance abuse tests of commercial drivers since Jan. 6.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 4, 2020

Update: FMCSA Officially Extends ELDT Compliance Deadline

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officially delays the deadline for the final rule "Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators" from Feb. 7, 2020, to Feb. 7, 2022. The agency released the official notice on Feb. 4.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 10, 2020

NAPT: Driver Training Deadline Delay Likely

The National Association for Pupil Transportation learns from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that it has not completed the Entry Level Driver Training registry due to technical issues. NAPT expects the ELDT deadline to be delayed.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2019

FMCSA Opens Registration for CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse

The federal agency’s clearinghouse will contain records of violations of FMCSA’s drug and alcohol testing program by commercial drivers, including school bus drivers.

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Readers’ 2 Cents on Paying Teachers to Drive a School Bus

Some readers welcomed the idea, saying it’s out-of-the-box thinking. Others expressed concerns about current bus drivers losing opportunities to pick up extra hours for more pay.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2019

Georgia Names Winners in 2nd Annual Pupil Transportation Safety Awards

The state Department of Education recognizes 16 school districts for their commitment to ensuring safe and efficient student transportation.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson March 13, 2019

Colorado Governor Signs Bill to Lower Age Limit for CDL into Law

The legislation would allow a person who is at least 18 years old but under 21 to be licensed to drive a commercial motor vehicle.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2019

Feds Issue Final Rule Aiming to Cut Costs on CDL Upgrades

The FMCSA amends Entry-Level Driver Training regulations to no longer require Class B CDL holders who want to upgrade to a Class A CDL to get the same training as individuals who have never held a CDL.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 2, 2019

New Jersey Governor Signs 3 More School Bus Safety Bills Into Law

The laws require a school bus safety study, a certification program for some school transportation supervisors, and temporary suspension of a school bus endorsement for drivers with three or more moving violations.

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