OAR 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.

Source: Rule 581-053-0615 — Special Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB) Motor Carrier Requirements, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=581-053-0615.

581‑053‑0002
Purpose and Applicability 581‑053‑0003
Definitions 581‑053‑0004
General 581‑053‑0010
Rules Governing Pupils Riding School Buses and School Activity Vehicles 581‑053‑0012
Waiver 581‑053‑0021
Minimum Record Retention Requirements 581‑053‑0031
Driving Hour Limitations 581‑053‑0040
Physical Examinations 581‑053‑0050
Driving and Criminal Records 581‑053‑0060
Refusals, Suspensions, Revocations and Invalid Certificates 581‑053‑0070
School Bus and School Activity Vehicle Acquisition, Maintenance and Inspection 581‑053‑0100
Non-Driving Related Certificates — Generally 581‑053‑0110
Supervisor Certificate 581‑053‑0120
Vehicle Inspector Certificate 581‑053‑0130
Assistant Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0135
Reference Point Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0140
Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0145
Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0150
Third Party Examiner Training and Support 581‑053‑0160
Core Instructor Certificate 581‑053‑0170
Core Refresher Instructor Certificate 581‑053‑0180
Transporting Students with Special Needs Instructor Certificate 581‑053‑0210
Administrative Requirements Pertaining to School Buses 581‑053‑0220
School Bus Driver’s Permit and Certificate 581‑053‑0225
Approved Training for School Bus Drivers 581‑053‑0230
Rules Pertaining to School Bus Drivers 581‑053‑0240
Minimum Standards for School Buses 581‑053‑0250
Retrofit Standards for Oregon School Buses 581‑053‑0310
Administrative Requirements Pertaining to Type 10 School Activity Vehicles 581‑053‑0320
Type 10 Driver Training and Approval 581‑053‑0330
Rules Pertaining to Type 10 Drivers 581‑053‑0340
Minimum Standards for Type 10 School Activity Vehicles 581‑053‑0410
Transportation Entity Requirements for Type 20 School Activity Vehicle Operation 581‑053‑0420
Type 20 Training and Certification 581‑053‑0430
Rules Pertaining to Type 20 Drivers 581‑053‑0440
Minimum Standards for Purpose Built Type 20 Vehicles 581‑053‑0445
Use of a School Bus as a Type 20 Vehicle 581‑053‑0511
District Requirements for Type 21 School Activity Vehicle Operation 581‑053‑0521
Type 21 Driver Training and Certification 581‑053‑0531
Rules Pertaining to Type 21 Drivers 581‑053‑0540
Minimum Standards for Type 21 Vehicles 581‑053‑0610
District Requirements for use of a Special Pupil Activity Bus 581‑053‑0615
Special Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB) Motor Carrier Requirements 581‑053‑0620
SPAB Driver Training and Certification 581‑053‑0630
Rules Pertaining to SPAB Drivers 581‑053‑0640
Minimum Standards for Special Pupil Activity Buses 581‑053‑0650
Minimum Standards for All-Electric School Buses
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 581-053-0615’s source at or​.us