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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2019

FMCSA opens CDL drug, alcohol clearinghouse registration

Registration is required to be able to access the clearinghouse once it is fully implemented on Jan. 6, 2020.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

FMCSA proposal would reduce burdens, cost on CDL applicants

The proposal will increase flexibility for driver applicants by reducing time and travel expenditures, while having no detrimental impact on safety.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2019

FMCSA permanently bans commercial drivers convicted of human trafficking

The new rule revises the list of offenses permanently disqualifying individuals from operating a commercial motor vehicle.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2019

FMCSA, NHTSA seeking input on testing vehicles with automated driving systems

Seeking comments at this stage to ensure that all potential approaches are fully considered as the agencies move forward with these regulatory actions.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2019

King County Metro launches first-ever recruitment for full-time transit operators

Since the 1970s, labor agreements required new transit operators start as part-time drivers and then seek promotion to full-time work.

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ArticlesJanuary 7, 2019

Motorcoach Survey Finds Business Growing, Driver Pool Shrinking

Issues recruiting, hiring, and retaining drivers is now impacting operators' bottom line by impeding the ability to grow or expand.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2017

FMCSA announces 2 measures to simplify CDL process

The public comment period for both proposals will remain open for 60 days following their formal publication in the Federal Register.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2017

rabbittransit begins deployment of new 60-vehicle paratransit fleet

The new fleet additions are comprised of 14 CDL buses and 46 non-CDL vehicles, of which includes 10 minivans and two Ford Transits.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2017

UConn changing bus operations to meet new driving rules

The FMCSA recently established comprehensive national minimum training standards for entry-level commercial bus operators to obtain a CDL or certain endorsements, which go into effect on Feb. 6, 2017.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2016

FMCSA announces random controlled substances testing rate for 2017

Regulations require that truck and bus companies that employ CDL drivers conduct random drug and alcohol tests upon these individuals at a nationally prescribed percentage, which is informed by the results of an annual survey.

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