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  1. questionDriver Certificate Not Current
    Can we use a driver in an emergency to drive a bus route that doesnt have all his or her current certificates, if the driver has driven for us in the past? As far as state and county reimbursement goes, you can’t be reimbursed for those days that your driver is not certified. You may a ...
  2. questionPupil Transportation--Unsecure Items
    Q: Does having a bottle of cleaning fluid on the dash of the bus, or an unsecured carton with "stuff" in it present a dangerous situation for bus riders? A: Unsecured snow shovels, brooms, cleaning supplies, coffee cups, extra oil containers, etc. can cause serious injury to children and equi ...
  3. questionDrug Testing
    How do you know if a person is covered by the Federal Random Drug testing rule… Ask the following questions: A. Is the person an employee or employer? Answer: Employee What form of transportation is it? Answer: School Bus B. Does this person operate a truck or a bus: 1. With a g ...
  4. questionSchool bus drivers with Diabetes
    Employers of CDL drivers having diabetes can require that the driver see a doctor more often than annually. FMCSA Regulations §391.64 Grandfathering for certain drivers participating in vision and diabetes waiver study programs. (a) The provisions of §391.41(b)(3) do not apply to a driver who wa ...

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