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Newsby Wes PlattJuly 25, 2022

Could “Under the Hood” Exemption Become Permanent?

Advocates with the National School Transportation Association are asking for a 5-year exemption for school bus drivers seeking their commercial driver's license. If that's approved, a push for more permanent legislation may be on the horizon.

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Newsby Wes PlattJuly 6, 2022

FMCSA Extends "Under the Hood" Waiver Through September

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration agrees that the waiver could help with the school bus driver shortage during peak recruitment season during the summer months.

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Newsby Wes PlattJune 28, 2022

Legislators Seek ACA Loophole Closure for School Bus Drivers, Other Support Staff

Sen. Edward J. Markey and Rep. Donald Norcross asked U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to eliminate a loophole that keeps some contracted school bus drivers and other support staff ineligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act.

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VideosApril 21, 2022

Meeting Minds

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent news headlines from the pupil transportation industry - including U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona's visit with school bus workers in Maine.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 20, 2022

Ohio Bus Driver Recognized for Excellent Service

The City of Tallmadge honored Paul Kraszewski for his work as a driver with Petermann Bus.

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NewsApril 14, 2022

U.S. Education Secretary Addresses School Bus Driver Shortage

Secretary Miguel Cardona got feedback on his trip to Maine from a school bus trainer, who said the new edition of the training manual was intimidating to recruits. He said he wanted to address that.

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Newsby Wes PlattApril 13, 2022

First Student, Washington Utilities Commission Staff Reach Settlement

First Student admits to 396 safety violations and agrees to a penalty of $188,000 under the agreement. However, the settlement still awaits review by an administrative law judge.

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VideosApril 13, 2022

VIDEO: Life of a School Bus Driver

Learn about what drives the folks who get behind the wheel for students in California's Redlands Unified School District.

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NewsApril 12, 2022

Michigan School Bus Driver Charged In Death of Student Hit by Car

The Detroit school bus driver reportedly failed to activate the school bus's stop lights and stop sign to allow the child to safely cross the street.

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NewsApril 12, 2022

Contractors, We Need Your Input!

The 2022 Contractor Survey is open until April 22. Results will appear in the June/July issue of School Bus Fleet magazine.

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