Despite the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) continued position that “the school bus is the safest vehicle on the road”, in 2019 the school bus industry has been the focus of increased attention from lawmakers and regulators. Following is a brief discussion of the evolving state and federal laws from the past year that matter most to Pennsylvania’s school bus contractors.
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1/20/2020| Reference Number : 110.2| Legal,
Human Resources,
School Bus,
Legislative/Regulatory | Pennsylvania,
DOL,
U.S. Department of Labor,
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,
Drug and Alcohol,
FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse,
Hours of Service,
Criminal Record,
Flexible Instruction Days,
Clean Slate Law |
On December 5, 2016, the FMCSA published a final rule, which amended the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to establish requirements for a Commercial Driver License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (the “Clearinghouse”). The Clearinghouse will be a database that contains information about individuals’ violations of the FMCSA’s drug and alcohol testing program for drivers who hold a Commercial Driver’s License (“CDL”). This article will help ensure that you are compliant with the man...
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