Proposed pilot to allow younger drivers seeks input
WASHINGTON—FMCSA is seeking public comment on a proposed pilot program that would allow 18-20-year-old, military-trained drivers to drive across state lines. As proposed, the pilot…
North Carolina school bus drivers need medical cards
School bus drivers in North Carolina are now required to carry a medical card in addition to their license at all times.
Coach operators and drivers mostly adapting to ELDs
The motorcoach industry was largely prepared by the April 1 deadline for enforcement of the federal electronic logging device mandate.
School principal focuses dissertation on driver shortage
By Debbie Curtis
FRANCESVILLE, Ind. — Transportation managers across the country are coping with a shortage of school bus drivers in various ways.
USDOT to begin testing drivers for opioids
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that starting in January, drug testing for transportation workers – including bus drivers — would include four…
Company status tops pay for bus drivers
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A recent survey of motorcoach drivers found that the most important factor they consider is company status over salary.
