In January, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Transportation (DOT) provided temporary waiver for states concerning "under the hood" requirements to help alleviate school bus driver shortages. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
allowed a 90-day flexibility for states to have the option to waive a portion of the commercial driver's license (CDL) skills test that requires applicants to identify the "under the hood" engine components.
That initial waiver was originally set to expire March 31,
but has been extended another 90 days and will remain in place for the duration of this school year, through June 30, 2022.
Learn more from FMSCA here.------------------------------
ASBO USA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-12-2022 09:30
From: ASBO USA
Subject: USED/DOT Temporary Action to Help Address School Bus Driver Shortages
Last week, the US. Departments of Education (USED) and Transportation (DOT) announced a new flexibility that is available to states to help alleviate school bus driver shortages. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) is giving states the option to waive a portion of the commercial driver's license (CDL) skills test that requires applicants to identify the "under the hood" engine components. This waiver expires March 31, 2022, but we expect this waiver will be extended for an additional 90 days to help school districts for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year. As ASBO International and AASA advocate on this issue together, we will continue to share updates with members.
Additional information:
FMSCA Announcement: Waiver of Certain Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Skills Test Requirements for Certain School Bus Drivers
AASA Blog: USED Announces Joint Temporary Action with US Department of Transportation to Help Address School Bus Driver Labor Shortage
For more information about how ASBO International and AASA are advocating with USED/DOT to alleviate driver shortages, read the advocacy letter we sent to lawmakers here.
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ASBO USA
asbousa@asbointl.org
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