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Survey: Illegal School Bus Passing at "Epidemic Level"

The latest annual survey by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) indicates as many as 41.8 million violations per year among motorists in the United States.

FMCSA Strengthens Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Removes Some Exemption Requirements

The agency bolsters return-to-duty and removes exemption requirements for drivers with diabetes and some types of vision impairment. Meanwhile, it introduces a medication information form and clarifies sleep apnea testing requirements.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shake-Ups Prompt a Closer Look at Safety

Although we all agree that the motoring public needs to be more cautious, bus drivers can also help mitigate the number of dangerous incidents by following safe and consistent loading and unloading practices.

Pupil Transportation Experts Remain Open, Cautious as Autonomous Projects Advance

As projects and concepts for autonomous school vehicles move forward, they gather data on use and performance. Pupil transportation leaders see a long road with some hurdles, but remain open to potential benefits.

NASDPTS looks at ways to enhance training, service

From routing strategies to innovative facilities, speakers at the state directors conference share numerous ideas for enhancing school bus service and training. The NASDPTS membership continues to change, with more state directors announcing their retirement.

Survey: Illegal School Bus Passing at "Epidemic Level"

FMCSA Strengthens Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Removes Some Exemption Requirements

Update: FMCSA Officially Extends ELDT Compliance Deadline

NAPT: Driver Training Deadline Delay Likely

Driver Fitness, Fire Suppression Hot Topics at NASDPTS Conference

NASDPTS Responds to Proposed Training Compliance Extension

Shake-Ups Prompt a Closer Look at Safety

Pupil Transportation Experts Remain Open, Cautious as Autonomous Projects Advance

NASDPTS looks at ways to enhance training, service

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