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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 31, 2017

Elaine Chao Confirmed as U.S. Transportation Secretary

As chief of the Department of Transportation, Chao’s purview includes two agencies that regulate pupil transportation: NHTSA and FMCSA.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 26, 2017

New Study Analyzes School Bus Fires

The report, commissioned by FMCSA, sheds light on the frequency and common causes of fires in school buses and motorcoaches.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 9, 2016

Feds Set Training Standards for New Bus, Truck Drivers

The new FMCSA final rule applies to drivers seeking a CDL or endorsements, including a school bus endorsement.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2016

FMCSA to Launch National Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse

Starting in 2020, the database will contain records of violations of FMCSA’s drug and alcohol testing program by CDL holders, including school bus drivers.

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ArticlesJuly 13, 2016

NAPT News & Views — Safety Proposals Should Be Based on Sound Science

If FMCSA decides to include the “S” endorsement requirements in a new federal mandate for entry-level commercial drivers, NAPT asks that states already meeting or exceeding the proposed requirements be exempt.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2016

Addition to Appropriations Bill Prods Reforms to CSA Program

The provision, supported by the National School Transportation Association, addresses FMCSA’s Safety Fitness Determination proposal.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

Training Standards Proposed for Entry-level Bus, Truck Drivers

FMCSA’s proposal addresses prerequisite training for entry-level drivers of commercial vehicles, including school buses.

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ArticlesFebruary 26, 2016

Beyond Compliance: Rewarding Safety Programs

Several voluntary safety program best practices would be worthy of inclusion in a beyond compliance program. NSTA encourages FMCSA to utilize the performance metrics of preventable accidents, non-preventable accidents and Department of Transportation reportable crashes when measuring all programs.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 10, 2015

FMCSA updates to medical certification, training explained

In the session “Understanding Medical DOT and Fit for Duty Requirements,” NAPT attendees were brought up to speed on new criteria for medical examiners, driver training and drug and alcohol testing, as well as changes in how some cases of diabetes and sleep apnea are handled.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2015

Feds order Utah bus company to cease operations

Deseret Bus Service, which primarily transported children, is halted for repeatedly operating unsafe vehicles and for failing to comply with a federal consent order, FMCSA officials say.

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