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Legal Update for School Bus Contractors
1/20/2020| Reference Number : 110.2| Legal,
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U.S. Department of Labor,
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,
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FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse,
Hours of Service,
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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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