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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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School Bus Fleet BlogJanuary 22, 2020

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Lawmakers, Regulators: Show Us the (School Bus) Data

Pupil transporters don’t have the luxury of relying on assumptions when utilizing resources. Having real and accurate data will spark fruitful conversations about the future of pupil transportation.

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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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School Bus Fleet BlogJanuary 7, 2020

NSTA Advocacy in Action — How Our Regulatory Efforts Benefit Contractors

The National School Transportation Association's president explains how its comments on pending rules and regulations help shape the landscape of pupil transportation across the U.S.

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Photo Galleriesby Nicole SchlosserOctober 18, 2019

PHOTOS: NASDPTS in D.C.

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) held its annual conference in Washington, D.C., for the first time from Oct. 13 to 17. Hot topics included electric buses, illegal bus passing, and safety recommendations on fire suppression systems, seat belts, and evacuation training.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 18, 2019

Driver Fitness, Fire Suppression Hot Topics at NASDPTS Conference

Federal officials join pupil transporters in the nation’s capital to discuss fitness testing, fire suppression, seat belts, and other recommendations based on recent crashes, and share resources. 

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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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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 20, 2019

NASDPTS Responds to Proposed Training Compliance Extension

The association voices support for FMCSA extending the compliance date on entry-level driver training certification and suggests including other provisions in the delay.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 18, 2019

FMCSA Proposes Delay on Some ELDT Provisions, Bans Drivers Convicted of Human Trafficking

The federal agency announces plans to delay certain Entry Level Driver Training rule provisions and bans drivers convicted of human trafficking from operating a commercial vehicle.

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