The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Waives Certain Skills Test Requirements for School Bus Drivers

On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in coordination with the Department of Education, announced that it was relaxing certain standards of the commercial driver’s license (CDL) skills test for school bus driver applicants. Specifically, the action would give States the option to temporarily waive one provision of the skills test that requires applicants to identify the “under the hood” engine components. Effective January 3, 2022, this temporary waiver expires on March 31, 2022. The remaining elements of the test (outlined in 49 CFR 383.113(a)(1)(ii-ix) remain effective. Continue reading “The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Waives Certain Skills Test Requirements for School Bus Drivers”

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