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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2011

U.S. DOT tightens measures to improve bus safety

Will require more rigorous CDL testing standards, seek new rules to strengthen passenger carrier and driver compliance with federal safety regulations, and empower consumers to review safety records of bus companies before booking.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2010

FMCSA proposes cell phone ban for bus, truck drivers

Drivers who violate these restrictions would face federal civil penalties of up to $2,750 for each offense and disqualification of their commercial driver's license (CDL) for multiple offenses. Additionally, states would suspend a driver's CDL after two or more violations of any state law on hand-held cell phone use.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2010

FMCSA awards $1M for driver safety training

Program aims to make roadways safer by increasing the number of CDL holders with enhanced safety training and to assist economically distressed regions of the U.S. by providing training opportunities for qualified individuals to become commercial motor vehicle operators.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2008

FMCSA sets new medical requirements for drivers

Final rule will require states to merge the commercial driver’s license (CDL) and the driver’s medical examination certificate into a single electronic record.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2003

Illinois law requires CDL for school charter service

A person must submit fingerprints, pass a written test, submit to a drug test and pass background tests to obtain a CDL school bus driver endorsement.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2002

CDL final rule toughens penalties against bad drivers

The FMCSA will penalize states not in substantial compliance with licensing and sanctioning requirements of the CDL program by withholding funding.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 1, 2002

CDL final rule toughens penalties against bad drivers

Within three years after the rule’s effective date, Sept. 30, 2002, the FMCSA will penalize states not in substantial compliance with licensing and sanctioning requirements of the CDL program.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2001

Tougher CDL requirements, penalties proposed by FMCSA

Proposed regulation responds to requirements of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 1, 2001

Driver in fatal crash had suspended CDL

One passenger was killed and dozens injured when a Greyhound bus crashed into a highway median barrier in Tennessee in August.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 1, 2001

FMSCA proposes tougher CDL

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed ruling that would strengthen CDL licensing requirements and toughen sanctions for violations.

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