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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 18, 2026

EPA Officially Rolls Back Federal GHG Standards

The federal administration called its 2009 Endangerment Finding rescission "the single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history." It eliminates greenhouse gas emission standards for all vehicles and engines for model years 2012 to 2027 and beyond.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 4, 2025

EPA Proposes to Repeal All GHG Emissions Standards

The federal agency has issued a proposal to repeal all greenhouse gas emission standards on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and engines to restore consumer choice and save on regulatory costs.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 11, 2025

No Train, No Stop? FMCSA Considers Rule Change for School Buses

The federal agency's new proposed rulemaking would eliminate the requirement for school buses to come to a complete stop at railroad crossings if the warning device is not activated. The goal: to improve traffic flow and save costs.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 3, 2025

NHTSA Proposes Amendments to 5-Point Restraints on School Buses Rule

New exemptions are proposed to child restraint systems attachments, test dummies, and a delayed compliance date to December 2026.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 13, 2025

U.S. Department of Education Cut in Half: What Now?

The Trump administration is working with the Department of Education’s new secretary to head toward total agency shutdown and shift oversight to the states. But without Congress’ approval, many are voicing their concerns about what this could mean for IDEA, school districts, and the students they serve. Here’s what we know.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettNovember 22, 2024

What’s Next for CDL Holders? Key Updates to FMCSA Rules

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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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2024

NTSB Flags Concerns Over Proposed Marijuana Changes

The NTSB is concerned that the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III would prohibit federally required testing of safety-sensitive transportation employees, including school bus drivers.

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Newsby Wes PlattMay 17, 2024

U.S. Justice Department Makes Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal Official

The federal government should soon start accepting comments on Regulations.gov about the plan to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.

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 an alarm clock against a teal background and text that reads, "is it time to retire daylight savings time?"
School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattMarch 26, 2024

Trip Sheet: Is It Time for Daylight Saving Time to Clock Out?

How do you think the potential shift to permanent Daylight Saving Time or standard time would impact our daily lives and routines, especially considering the divided approach across various states?

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattDecember 20, 2023

Trip Sheet: Looking Ahead - Navigating Around Vehicle Automation

FMCSA proposes to amend certain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to ensure the safe introduction of automated driving systems (ADS)-equipped commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) onto the nation’s roadways. The proposed changes to the CMV operations, inspection, repair, and maintenance regulations prioritize safety and security, promote innovation, foster a consistent regulatory approach to ADS-equipped CMVs, and recognize the difference between human operators and ADS.

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