Bus driver shortage prompts state to issue waivers

Oklahoma will join the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in granting "under-the-hood" waivers to school bus drivers. On January 3, the FMCSA granted states permission to waive the engine compartment component of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for applicants seeking the School bus

(S) and Passenger (P) endorsements and the Intrastate only (K) restriction…