Under which condition is a school bus driver exempt from keeping a log book?

A school bus driver is exempt from keeping a logbook when they operate within a 100 air mile radius and return to their reporting location. This exemption is based on regulations that recognize the limited scope of the driver's operation in this specific range. When a driver operates within this distance, the administrative burden of maintaining a log for such short, local trips is considered unnecessary, as the trips typically do not extend into long periods of work that would necessitate more detailed tracking of driving hours, rest periods, or other factors typically recorded in a logbook.

By returning to the reporting location, it further confirms that the driver is working within a defined and manageable area, signifying that the nature of the job does not pose the same potential for fatigue or non-compliance with working hours that would apply to drivers who operate over longer distances. This exemption facilitates easier scheduling and management for school operations while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.