Or. Admin. R. 581-053-0615 - Special Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB) Motor Carrier Requirements
(1) Providers of
SPAB services to Oregon Transportation Entities must receive a Certificate of
Carrier Approval from ODE.
(2) ODE
shall issue a Certificate of Carrier Approval to a provider of SPAB services if
the provider submits:
(a) A complete ODE
Certificate of Carrier Approval application form;
(b) A copy of insurance information obtained
through Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA's) SAFER
site;
(c) Documentation of a safety
rating of:
(A) "Satisfactory" from the USDOT
within the last 3 years; or
(B) "1,
2, or 3" from Pupil Transportation Safety Program (PTSP); or
(C) "1, 2, or 3" from Department of Defense
(DOD); or
(D) Current copies of:
(i) A level 1 or 5 safety inspection report
with the number of Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) decal for each
SPAB; and
(ii) Documentation that
the provider has implemented an alcohol and controlled substance testing
program in compliance with 49 CFR parts 40 and 382; and that all drivers
seeking SBAP certification are enrolled in a random testing program for alcohol
and controlled substance meeting all applicable requirements; and
(iii) Driver logs as requested by ODE during
the past 6 months; and
(iv) List of
SPABs by license plate number that will be used for student
activities.
(3) Certificate of Carrier Approval shall
expire one year after date of issuance.
(4) ODE may inspect records of vehicles and
drivers at the carrier's facility. Failure to allow ODE to inspect records may
result in revocation of the "Certificate of Carrier Approval".
(5) SPAB Carriers may only subcontract with
carriers that possess a valid Certificate of Carrier Approval to provide SPAB
services.
(6) A SPAB shall not be
used for home to school transportation services.
(7) ODE shall revoke a "Certificate of
Carrier Approval" for failure to maintain or meet requirements of this
rule.
(8) The provisions of this
rule apply to SPAB carriers providing services to Oregon schools and
students.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 327.013 & 820.100 - 820.120
Stats. Implemented: ORS 327.013, 820.100, 820.105, 820.110 & 820.120
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