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Dorchester School District Four is now conducting the basic skills portion of the CDL test as a third-party examiner for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles using its new skill pad.
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The NSTA applauded the FMCSA decision that grants another two-year extension to the school bus exemption for "under the hood" CDL testing.
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Get an update on FMCSA rulemakings here, from what recently happened and is in the pipeline for 2025. Learn the current status of reporting for CDL holders’ drug and alcohol and traffic violations, speed limiters, automated driving systems, safety fitness procedures, ELDT audits, and school bus exemptions.
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"Previously, NSTA worked with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to craft three different UTH waivers – each lasting for a period of 90-days. While those waivers were adopted on a time limited basis, we received feedback that motor vehicle agencies around the country were reluctant to adopt the waiver because of the limited time duration involved."
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Our coalition continues to grow with public and private operators, as well as parents all seeking a remedy to keep students on the big yellow bus. We are encouraged by this groundswell of support and want to take advantage of it – in order to make permanent and lasting change for students.
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Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses proposed rulemaking from the FMCSA intended to increase flexibility in the commercial driver's licensing process. Plus, get a recap of recent news from the school transportation industry!
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Among other things, the proposed rulemaking would allow a permit holder who passes the skills test to operate on public roads without a qualified CDL driver in a passenger seat. The FMCSA is accepting comments until April.
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Four current and former state police officers and two civilians were indicted over a scheme to guarantee passing scores on tests to acquire commercial driver’s licenses. The state’s DMV revoked 26 licenses.
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Are we telling the full story when we blame school transportation hiccups on a nationwide driver shortage?
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Thinking of joining the ranks of drivers responsible for carrying precious cargo from home to school and back again? Check out this rundown of what to keep in mind about acquiring your commercial driver’s license.
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