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Transportation contractors are tasked with the duty to get students to school safely. It is not uncommon for a transportation contractor to discover, either during the interview process with an applicant or through discussion with an employee, that the applicant or employee has a disability. Transportation contractors may immediately wonder how, if at all, the disability could affect the ability to provide safe transportation. But as transportation contractors know, a disability does not automat...

Occasionally, school transportation contractors may encounter a situation where either a student or driver requires supplemental oxygen therapy, requiring the driver or student to use a portable oxygen tank. As portable oxygen tanks store oxygen under pressure, transportation contractors that encounter this issue may question the legality and safety of allowing this on the vehicle. Interestingly, no federal or state law explicitly addresses oxygen tanks on school buses; however, regulations on t...

National School Bus Safety Week is coming up on October 19-23, 2026, so now is the perfect time for transportation contractors to refresh on topics relating to safety. One important area of focus is the safe transportation of students with disabilities. For transportation contractors, providing safe individualized transportation services often begins with understanding what is required under both the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) and the student’s Individualized Educati...

For many business owners, their business is their largest asset and a substantial portion of both their current income and future retirement plan. That makes one question especially important when preparing for an exit: How much annual retirement income will the proceeds from selling the business actually produce? This is an especially important consideration because a business owner shouldn’t assume that a business generating good income for the owner could be sold at a significant profit afte...

Federal enforcement of English language proficiency (“ELP”) requirements for commercial drivers has changed significantly over the past year. Although the requirement for commercial drivers to be proficient in English is longstanding under applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) driver qualification regulations, recent FMCSA enforcement guidance provides that drivers who fail ELP can be placed out-of-service during a covered roadside inspection. Now, FMCSA is proposi...

When purchasing a business in Pennsylvania, buyers naturally focus on the purchase price, financing, due diligence, and the assets they are acquiring. One less obvious issue can create significant liability after closing: Pennsylvania’s Bulk Sales Law and the need for tax clearance certificates. Pennsylvania law generally applies the bulk sales requirements when a business sells or transfers 51% or more of certain business assets, including inventory, fixtures, machinery, equipment, buildings, ...

While many Contractors understand the importance of safety in their operations, few may actually be maximizing the benefits of Company safety policies and procedures. Did you know that an employer with a Certified Workplace Safety Committee is eligible to receive a five percent (5%) discount on their Workers' Compensation Insurance premium annually? Soliciting the assistance of your staff and developing a Certified Safety Committee will help you identify and correct additional risks you may ...