Waiver extended for ‘under-the-hood’ CDL test requirement
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted a 90-day extension to temporarily waive the “under-the-hood” skills test that is part of a new commercial…
Peoria Charter’s April Fools’ prank is more than a joke
The shortage of bus drivers right now is not at all funny. But on April Fools’ Day, we made it a laughing matter. And at…
FMCSA declares Wyoming school bus driver ‘imminent hazard’
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) declared a Wyoming-licensed commercial driver an “imminent hazard” to public safety for alcohol violations while driving a school…
New training requirements for CDL drivers go into effect in February
Drivers interested in acquiring or upgrading a commercial driver’s license (CDL) soon will be required to complete additional federal training before taking the driving test.
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Pennsylvania third-party CDL examiner charged with wire fraud
A Pennsylvania third-party commercial driver’s license (CDL) examiner is facing 12 wire fraud charges for an alleged scheme to fraudulently provide CDLs.
According to a…
Pennsylvania urges CDL holders to become school bus drivers
The beginning of this school year has negatively impacted many school districts like no other. Pennsylvania school districts have responded by offering signing bonuses and…
Champion driver shifts into new role to give back to industry
After 40 years behind the wheel, champion driver Anthony Griffith is shifting into a new role.
“I love the physical act of driving the bus,”…
New York launches plan to address school bus driver shortage
Like all states, school districts in New York are facing challenges with a shortage of school bus drivers this school year.
New York state Gov.…
From the driver’s seat: Meet Mandy Zimmerman
Mandy Zimmerman has been in the driver’s seat for nearly 23 years. Much of that time, she has driven school buses and motorcoaches for Pennsvlania…
From the driver’s seat: Meet driver Charles Moerland
Charles Moerland, 54, has been in the driver’s seat for more than 25 years. He began in transit and driving motorcoaches on the side until…