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ArticlesSeptember 28, 2010

Adventures in Pupil Transportation

Bomb threats. A bus stalling on train tracks. Even a spider outbreak? A veteran transportation director discusses the challenges and the excitement of a career in the school bus industry — along with some fascinating anecdotes.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2010

DOT proposes changes to drug and alcohol testing regulations

The agency has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would align its regulated industry drug testing with the Department of Health and Human Services’ laboratory drug testing requirements. Proposed amendments include lowering cutoff levels for cocaine and amphetamines and conducting mandatory initial testing for heroin.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2010

Bill aims to prevent students from being left on buses

Pennsylvania legislation would mandate that the State Board of Education implement a procedure that all school bus drivers must follow to make certain that no students are left behind. Drivers who leave passengers stranded would face fines. The bill would also toughen penalties for driving a bus under the influence.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2009

Medical marijuana still off-limits for bus drivers

The U.S. Department of Transportation clarifies that the Department of Justice's guidelines on medical marijuana prosecution have no bearing on the drug testing program for safety-sensitive transportation employees....

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2008

Arizona school bus decals promote substance abuse awareness

PRESCOTT, Ariz. — MATForce, the Yavapai County Substance Abuse Coalition, partnered with four area school districts to display signs on school buses ...

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

We're a healthy family, despite our weak links

It would be laughable, if it weren’t so outrageous. Two school bus drivers allegedly conspired with a kindergartner to cheat on a drug test. Acc...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2000

Learn to Detect the Signs of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Even over-the-counter drugs, such as cough syrup and pain medication, can impair a driver’s abilities. Drivers and supervisors need to be aware of this and other substance-abuse facts.

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