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02May

Complying with Hours of Service Regulations on Activity Runs

5/2/2014| Reference Number : 41.0| Human Resources, School Bus | Hours of Service | | Return|

The 2013 Hours of Service Federal Regulations have been making a buzz in the school bus industry recently and have sparked some important questions and concerns. Are school bus drivers on activity runs required by state or federal laws to keep a Record of on Duty Status (RODS) log? This article will provide an overview of the Hours-of-Service Safety Regulations, the Record of on Duty Status (RODS) log requirement, who is exempted from RODS, and what you as a contractor should do.

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