Do the regulations require that a person driving an empty school bus from the manufacturer to the local distributor obtain a CDL?
§383.3 - Applicability
Guidance Q&A
Question 9: Do the regulations require that a person driving an empty school bus from the manufacturer to the local distributor obtain a CDL?
Guidance: Yes. Any driver of a bus that is designed to transport 16 or more persons, or that has a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, is required to obtain a CDL in the applicable class with a passenger endorsement. This includes drivers transporting empty school buses on a public highway.