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In recent history, the school bus industry nationwide has made a significant push to educate the general public of the requirements to stop for the yellow bus. While there does appear to have been some progress in decreasing illegal passing, a recent study from the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation (NASDPTS) shows that there was a total of 39.3 million illegal passing violations in the US during the 2024-2025 school year.

When a school bus driver fails a drug or alcohol test, refuses to submit to required testing, or otherwise violates U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing regulations, a specific regulatory framework governs driver and employer obligations. Federal regulations require such drivers participate in the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) program before they return to safety-sensitive duties. 49 C.F.R. §40.285(a). For school bus operators, understanding how this process works, and what ...

The 2025-2026 school year is already half-way over, and for many contractors this means peak sports and activities season is only right around the corner. As contractors know, there is plenty of extra work to go around during this time of year, and many drivers jump at the opportunity to pick up extra trips. Although it is great to have employees eager to take on additional work, transportation contractors should be mindful of federal hours of service requirements, and ensure that their drivers ...

Today our team presented Legal Update Session - "Covering Your Bases: Safeguarding Special Needs Transportation for Contractors" at the National School Transportation Association 2026 Midwinter Meeting. We love attending school transportation conferences and events where meaningful conversations, shared expertise, and continued education help strengthen the entire industry.

Once again, marijuana is in the spotlight. On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14370 on expanding medical marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) research, with the goal of rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. Some may recall that the Biden Administration began taking similar steps in 2024. Continue reading for a brief discussion on the recent history of marijuana reclassification, what Executive Order 14370 accomplishes, and what considerations ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to North America this summer. Notably, 6 matches will be held at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA, with the first on June 14, 2026 and the last on July 4, 2026. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ will also hold eight matches, the first on June 13, 2026 and the last with the World Cup final on July 19, 2026.

In the throes of winter, school bus drivers often idle their buses to keep the bus warm. But, contractors should keep in mind laws and regulations that limit the amount of time that diesel vehicles can idle. In Pennsylvania, the Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act (the “Act”) generally restrict owners of diesel-powered motor vehicles greater than 10,000 pounds from running the diesel engine for more than five (5) minutes within any sixty (60) minute period. 35 P.S. §4603(a). But, there are...