by Pete Japikse | May 20, 2026 | Consultants, Transportation
FMCSA Registration Recently, communications have been sent to many public school districts regarding updates to FMCSA’s new MOTUS system, which will be used to apply for DOT numbers. In nearly all cases, this will not apply to Ohio’s public school...
by Pete Japikse | May 20, 2026 | Consultants, Transportation
Which physical do my bus drivers need? All school transportation drivers in Ohio require a valid T8 physical to operate a vehicle with students on board. This requirement is set forth in Ohio Revised Code 3327.10 and Ohio Administrative Code 3301-83-06 (B)(7). The...
by Pete Japikse | May 20, 2026 | Consultants, Transportation
Federal Drug and Alcohol Policy Update – clarification on marijuana and marijuana products Effective this month (05/2026) offices of the U.S. Department of Transportation are providing an official question and answer with regard to marijuana and marijuana...
by Pete Japikse | Sep 16, 2025 | Consultants, Transportation
Your T1 reports are due on or before October 31. The data for your report is to be collected in the first week of October, when your school is open for five days. The legal basis for these reports is established in the Ohio Revised Code. There are some...
by Pete Japikse | Jul 4, 2025 | Consultants, Transportation
HB 96 (the Ohio budget bill for FY 2026-2027) includes language that permits the use of a multi-function school activity bus (MFSAB) for limited school transportation. The Ohio Administrative Code does not yet have language addressing the use of these vehicles;...
