Oregon

School bus in-service

REQUIRED 8 hours annual average over the certification period

Citation: Or. Admin. R. 581-053-0220; Or. Admin. R. 581-053-0225

Administered by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE). The school bus driver certificate expires 2 years from the physical-exam date (1 year for drivers 55+ or with diabetes). Renewal requires ODE-approved training averaging at least eight hours annually while certified during the preceding four-year period, including a Core or Core Refresher course taught by a certified instructor within the last four years; initial certification requires a minimum 15 hours behind-the-wheel (4 with qualifying experience) and an ODE-certified-trainer road test.

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CDL & endorsements

CDL renewal cycle: every 8 years.

No general CDL continuing education beyond renewal paperwork. Oregon CDL runs on the state's 8-year license cycle (per secondary sources; the official ODOT renewal page does not state the term).

Hazmat: At CDL renewal, hazmat endorsement holders must pay the testing fee, pass the hazmat knowledge test again, and have passed a TSA security background check within the past 4 years 9 months (per Oregon DMV).

researched reference, second review pending Confidence: high

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Courses that fit Oregon in-service topics

All CDL1 hr

Defensive Driving for CMVs

Practical crash-prevention habits for CMV drivers: following distance math, 12 to 15 second eye lead, the No-Zone, work zones, and night driving.

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All CDL1 hr

Distracted Driving & Fatigue Management

The federal texting and phone bans, the fines and disqualifications behind them, and fatigue science that actually keeps you awake and employed.

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All CDL1 hr

Drug & Alcohol Rules + the Clearinghouse

The 0.04 rule, 50/10 random rates, post-accident triggers, refusals, SAP return-to-duty, and Clearinghouse queries, explained in plain driver terms.

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School Bus1 hr

Passenger Endorsement Refresher

Sharpen the skills behind your P endorsement: standee lines, fueling and towing rules, ADA securement, unruly riders, and safe unloading.

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This page is a researched reference, not legal advice, and listing a course here is not a claim of state approval. Confirm requirements with Oregon's licensing or education agency.