News & Insights

2024 brought many significant changes and events that affect the school bus industry. From the extension of the Under the Hood Exemption, to changes and challenges in new laws affecting employers, there was no shortage of news in the past year. Continuing reading for a recap of the year’s most significant events that may have an impact on you and your business.

School bus contractors are required to comply with many laws and regulations to ensure legal compliance for their operations. Federal Motor Carrier laws and regulations and state Department of Transportation regulations are normally at the forefront of the minds of contractors. However, other laws that apply to the operations of contractors but are not necessarily transportation-related often get overlooked. One such law is the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which many contractors must comply with w...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous industries, streamlining processes, reducing errors, and increasing efficiency. One of the areas where AI is increasingly being utilized is contract drafting. AI-powered contract drafting tools promise to make the contract creation process faster and more accurate. However, it's essential to exercise caution when using AI for this purpose. In this article, we'll explore the risks and considerations associated with using AI to write...

In the dynamic landscape of business, leadership and management development stand as cornerstones for sustainable growth. This guide aims to illuminate the path toward honing leadership skills, nurturing effective managers, and building a robust succession plan for a thriving organizational future.

Employment issues are common during the holiday season as many businesses experience increased staffing needs, extended hours, and changes in employee availability. Addressing questions related to holiday pay, overtime, and employee leave is important to ensure compliance with labor laws and maintain a positive work environment. Here's how you can address these issues:

Even the safest school bus driver could be cited by police or a DOT enforcement officer at some point. Sometimes a minor indiscretion, on personal time, leads to the driver think that a quick and quiet disposition is best. But, pleading guilty and paying a fine can lead to serious and unexpected consequences. Many drivers are unaware that many offenses require an automatic CDL license suspension that could put your driver out of action. Continue reading for more information

Many school transportation contractors continue to look for creative ways to retain drivers. Some contractors may decide to pay their drivers on a per run basis, rather than by the hour. This can be an attractive payment model for drivers, and award efficiency with more pay in less time. However, contractors that pay their drivers on a per run basis should be mindful of their obligations of continued compliance with applicable minimum wage and overtime laws. Continue reading to learn how federal...