As a school bus contractor, ensuring that your drivers meet all federal and state safety regulations is one of the most critical parts of your operation. In recent years, much attention has been given to the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, an online system that tracks drug and alcohol violations for commercial drivers. However, many school bus contractors may not know that they are still required to run manual inquiries on certain CDL drivers. If your new driver has experience under anothe...
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The demand for talent in today’s job market remains high. This can cause many employers to move quickly, with less focus on ensuring that documents related to the recruitment and hiring process are up to par, and that employer policies and procedures are followed. Continue reading for a brief discussion on how to avoid some common pitfalls when it comes to recruiting applicants and hiring new employees.
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As the school year begins to wind down, many school transportation contractors are already making preparations for next school year. It is no question that school transportation contractors are continuing to feel the effects of the nationwide school bus driver shortage, and so being able to secure drivers and ensure a fully operational staff at the start of the 2022-2023 school year is a primary concern. The summer months provide school transportation contractors with a great opportunity to eval...
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