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A public workshop will seek input on the state’s use of its $423 million share of the VW diesel settlement funding.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041571/california-air-agency-to-discuss-plans-for-vw-mitigation-funds
The director of transportation at Columbia County (Ga.) School District discusses his background and the changes he has brought to his department.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009665/5-questions-allen-connor-on-shift-from-banks-to-buses
The storm caused widespread power outages, wind damage, and flooding in Florida and beyond. School buses pitched in for evacuations and braced for impact.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041579/after-hurricane-irma-hits-florida-schools-work-to-get-back-in-business
A state trooper takes to the radio to remind motorists to “stay alert so kids don’t get hurt.”
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041584/psa-promotes-school-bus-safety-on-kentucky-airwaves
Sansaricq’s passing follows complications from a recent surgery. She had served as New York’s state pupil transportation director for the past...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041588/new-york-state-director-mary-sansaricq-worked-to-boost-training-safety-standards
The survey covers such timely topics as school bus driver shortage, new bus buying, and changes in transportation service levels.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041587/input-needed-for-school-district-fleet-survey
State transportation and education leaders celebrate a century of transporting students in motorized school buses.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041599/school-bus-transportation-turns-100-in-north-carolina
New Caney ISD evacuated more than 1,000 people, many of whom were in wheelchairs.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041605/how-1-houston-area-school-district-aided-in-hurricane-evacuations
In southeastern Texas, school bus drivers and staff help move evacuees to shelters amid the devastating storm and floodwaters.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041607/school-buses-serve-evacuees-as-harvey-shuts-down-schools
The Navajo president and VP sign an official proclamation that was advocated by Ganado USD school bus drivers and staff.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041609/navajo-nation-names-october-school-bus-safety-month
Have you ever thought that your experiences in pupil transportation would make for great reading material? Tom Brandon did, and he turned that thought into...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10003385/transporting-students-you-could-write-a-book-about-it
Seven San Antonio ISD buses are equipped with Wi-Fi routers and other equipment, enabling students to download books from an all-digital library.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041619/rolling-readers-program-provides-digital-books-for-school-bus-passengers
The Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation worked to gain approval for the specialty plate, which reminds drivers to stop for school buses.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041625/new-ohio-license-plate-promotes-school-bus-safety
The director of transportation for Montgomery County (Md.) Public Schools talks driver recruitment, stop-arm cameras, seat belts, and the workings of a...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009671/todd-watkins-on-effective-recruiting-management-strategies
New York Association for Pupil Transportation members cite a variety of summer tasks, from recruiting new school bus drivers to finalizing routes.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041630/survey-shows-breadth-of-back-to-school-prep-for-school-transportation
The lengthy survey counted nearly 10,000 illegal passes of school buses in Kansas in 30 school days.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041631/kansas-report-shows-30-days-of-school-bus-stop-arm-violations
Through his leadership of Suffolk Transportation and his work with industry associations, John J. Corrado has raised the bar for safe and efficient student...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009673/corrado-boosts-accountability-in-school-bus-contracting
Collins marks its 50th anniversary with a new vehicle that enables students in wheelchairs to bring themselves aboard.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009674/new-low-floor-bus-ramps-up-accessibility
From 2006 to 2015, there were 324,710 fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes. Of those, 0.4% were classified as being related to school transportation.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041635/nhtsa-report-puts-school-bus-fatality-data-in-perspective
School transportation officials cite stop-arm violation statistics and remind motorists to stop for school buses.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041636/arkansas-launches-back-to-school-bus-safety-campaign
The news program cites School Bus Fleet data on driver shortage and interviews Thomas McMahon on the topic.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041640/isbf-i-editor-appears-on-igood-morning-america-i
Blake Krapf begins a two-year term as president of the school bus contractors association. Meanwhile, Tiffany Boykin is named the new executive director.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041641/new-leadership-takes-the-reins-at-nsta
At San Antonio ISD, more than 350 transportation employees take part in two days of training, including a “Family Feud” session with safety...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041645/transportation-team-preps-for-school-start-with-training-game-showUnited States Seating Co. buys the outstanding ownership of 4ONE LLC from Freedman Seating Co.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041646/ussc-acquires-transit-seating-supplier
Jim Zeser of the Indiana State Police lobbies for road signs that alert drivers to stop for school buses.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041647/indiana-trooper-pushes-for-school-bus-stop-signs
Know an exemplary school transportation director who deserves recognition? School Bus Fleet is accepting nominations for our Administrator of the Year award.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041739/nominate-a-great-transportation-director
About 104,000 school bus drivers participated in this year’s one-day count, coordinated by NASDPTS.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041654/national-stop-arm-survey-counts-78k-illegal-passes-of-school-buses
For stop-arm running cases in which the driver can’t be identified in camera footage, a new state law allows for civil penalties for the owner of the...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041666/stop-arm-cameras-can-now-be-used-for-civil-fines-in-north-carolina
In a committee hearing, Rep. Steve Cohen questions why federal regulators have not initiated a rulemaking to require lap-shoulder belts on school buses in...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041673/tennessee-congressman-presses-feds-on-school-bus-seat-belts
The president of Suffolk Transportation Service in New York wins School Bus Fleet’s annual honor for exemplary private operators.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041677/john-corrado-named-school-bus-contractor-of-the-year
Packey Butler’s enthusiasm for school buses has brightened many Denville (N.J.) bus drivers’ days, so those drivers decided to return the favor...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10003388/school-bus-drivers-throw-party-for-their-biggest-fan
David Mansfield of Minnesota, Billy Wiseman of West Virginia, and Hannah Beard of Missouri place first in the competition’s three school bus categories.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041681/winners-named-in-school-bus-driver-international-safety-competition
The bus, built on the Ram ProMaster chassis, is designed to enhance accessibility with an integrated wheelchair ramp.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041685/collins-launches-new-low-floor-bus
To promote summer reading, San Antonio ISD’s drivers pass out more than 1,700 books to about 600 students who are attending summer school.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041689/school-bus-drivers-distribute-free-books-to-students
Pre-trip inspections, defensive driving, and behavior management are among the vital topics covered in video and online training offerings.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009686/training-programs-help-prep-drivers-for-safe-service
The school bus industry needs more young people, not fewer, to carry on the work of safely transporting our nation’s future.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10003389/dont-rule-out-drivers-under-25
A custodian arrives at the Novato (Calif.) USD bus yard late at night and spots two people syphoning gasoline from storage tanks. He snaps photos as the...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041699/hundreds-of-gallons-of-gas-stolen-from-school-bus-yard
Our discussion this month covers stop-arm running, drug and alcohol testing, employee recruitment, and other topics with the Quality Bus Service owner and...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009691/5-questions-michael-martucci-on-illegal-passing-staff-recruiting
The CEO of Student Transportation Inc. says that many school bus operations need to replace their aging vehicles, embrace new technologies, and...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009690/denis-gallagher-urges-old-school-fleets-to-modernize
Florida's governor approves the Cameron Mayhew Act, which imposes a $1,500 fine and a one-year license suspension for seriously injuring or killing a person...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041708/school-bus-passing-penalties-increased-in-florida
Weber’s executive director and regulatory relations duties will be transitioned to others, the school bus contractor association announces.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041710/ronna-weber-to-depart-nsta
The school bus OEM’s strategic partnership with Agility Fuel Solutions follows Agility’s acquisition of CleanFuel USA’s assets.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041715/thomas-built-buses-partners-with-propane-solutions-provider
The state’s governor approves a measure that requires lap-shoulder belts on new school buses, but districts can opt out due to financial constraints.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041725/texas-passes-another-school-bus-seat-belt-bill
Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2017 Contractor of the Year award...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041779/reminder-nominate-an-outstanding-school-bus-contractor
Allen Schaeffer, the executive director for the Diesel Technology Forum, shares insights on emission reductions, the VW settlement funds, and renewable diesel.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009696/5-questions-allen-schaeffer-on-diesel-emissions-vw-settlementsThe Alberta driver faces multiple charges after her bus struck a tree while students were on board. Police say she was over the legal limit of alcohol.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041741/school-bus-driver-charged-with-impaired-driving-after-crash
The state joins California as one of the only states to require lap-shoulder belts on new school buses. Nevada’s mandate goes into effect in July 2019.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041747/nevada-mandates-3-point-belts-for-school-buses
DERA’s latest escape from the budget axe is a testament to its broad support in multiple industries and on both sides of the political aisle.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009697/dera-escapes-budget-cuts-again
Gayaldo, who worked her way up from secretary to director, will step down from her role at Elk Grove USD after more than 30 years in pupil transportation.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041748/california-school-transportation-veteran-jill-gayaldo-to-retire
FMCSA had requested comment about raising minimum insurance requirements for commercial operators. The National School Transportation Association praises...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041751/feds-drop-proposal-on-motor-carrier-insurance-increases