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The association, which turns 50 in November, connects state directors with federal regulators, school bus manufacturers, suppliers, and other industry groups.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10040974/nasdpts-marks-half-a-century-of-leadership-in-pupil-transportation-policyThe lightning reportedly struck nearby and traveled to where the children were standing under a tree. All three were recovering in the hospital.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10040975/3-students-injured-by-lightning-at-illinois-school-bus-stopReports indicate that the truck hit another vehicle, veered into opposing traffic, and collided with the bus. School bus driver Sarah Slovinsky is...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10040978/school-bus-driver-killed-in-head-on-crash-with-pickup-truck-in-pennsylvania
Warren Nostrom is charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shootings of his estranged wife and one other person at the Cumberland County School...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10040983/2-killed-in-school-bus-yard-shooting-in-tennessee
Dr. Tammy Knipp, Tennessee's state director of student transportation, discusses her background and her role in overseeing school bus safety, training...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009593/5-questions-tammy-knipp-on-bolstering-school-bus-oversight-in-tennessee
Dr. Tammy Knipp, Tennessee's state director of student transportation, discusses her background and her role in overseeing school bus safety, training...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10009593/5-questions-tammy-knipp-on-bolstering-school-bus-oversight-in-tennessee
Know an exemplary transportation director who deserves recognition? SBF is still accepting nominations for our Administrator of the Year award —...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041051/last-call-nominate-a-great-school-transportation-directorOfficials say two cars were shooting at each other, and one apparently missed the other car and hit the bus. One student is injured by debris.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10040987/man-accused-of-firing-shot-that-struck-school-bus
Invited to address truck drivers and other staff at Intermountain Gas Co., an Idaho student transportation expert explains the importance of stopping for...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10040988/invisible-bus-presentation-spotlights-school-bus-safety-for-gas-company-drivers
After a threat is called in, the driver pulls over, and a bomb squad clears the bus. Massachusetts police say a student will be charged.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10040994/police-student-makes-false-bomb-threat-on-school-busFourteen students are on board when fire breaks out. The bus team begins the evacuation, and neighbors step in to help.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10040996/special-needs-students-safely-evacuated-as-school-bus-catches-fire
Workshops will cover such topics as school choice, employee retention, and school shootings. A live-action event will demonstrate school bus fires and...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041014/napt-reveals-2018-conference-agenda
After launching in Denver earlier this year, the app-based child transportation service broadens its coverage of California.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041018/hopskipdrive-expands-ride-service-for-kids-to-san-diegoSome Dallas-area districts are now operating their own bus service, while others opt to outsource. Residents voted last year to shut down transportation...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041019/after-demise-of-dallas-county-schools-local-districts-launch-new-school-bus-oper
A state bill signed into law earlier this year modifies requirements for stopping for school buses and decreases fines for some violations.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041022/change-to-school-bus-passing-law-sparks-concerns-in-georgiaInvestigators in California find that the man was riding his bicycle through lanes of stopped traffic when he was struck by the bus.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041025/bicyclist-dies-after-colliding-with-school-bus
The Logan Bus Co. leader grows the family business while staying connected with staff and customers, who say he exceeds requirements to do what’s best...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009599/michael-tornabe-goes-beyond-the-contract-for-top-serviceLoretta Depew is awarded nearly $97,000. She was fired for leaving a student on her bus, but she asserted that a male driver was only suspended for the same...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041036/fired-school-bus-driver-claims-gender-discrimination-wins-lawsuit
Aviation veteran Bruce Landsberg starts his term as a board member and vice chairman for the safety agency.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041044/new-vice-chairman-sworn-in-for-national-transportation-safety-board
North America’s biggest school bus contractor acquires Ontario-based CG Pearson Bus Lines.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041054/first-student-expands-in-canada-with-school-bus-operator-acquisition-new-contrac
The Logan Bus Co. leader has grown the family business while staying connected with staff and customers, who cite his dedication to doing what’s best...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041058/michael-tornabe-named-ischool-bus-fleet-is-contractor-of-the-yearApril Christopher faces a misdemeanor charge for a 2016 crash in which she made a left turn and struck an oncoming vehicle, investigators say.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041059/school-bus-driver-indicted-in-traffic-death-in-tennesseeThe Senate clears Trump nominees Bruce Landsberg and Jennifer Homendy, bringing the investigative agency to a full board.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041061/2-new-members-confirmed-for-national-transportation-safety-board
As a teen, Teresa Hartley had to take action after a school bus crash. Now as a transportation director, she’s working to ensure every student is on...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009606/iowa-district-expands-evacuation-training-to-all-studentsThe Colorado State Patrol says the truck driver fell asleep and drifted into the opposing lane and hit the bus, which rolled.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041082/students-injured-when-pickup-truck-strikes-school-busThe new corporate name reflects a broader portfolio following two acquisitions. The company will continue to provide school bus stop-arm camera enforcement...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041087/american-traffic-solutions-rebrands-as-verra-mobility
The new “Securement 101” course covers safety and liability, equipment operation, and securing wheelchairs and occupants.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041112/qstraint-launches-online-training-course-for-wheelchair-securement
Heidi King, President Trump’s pick to lead NHTSA, moves closer to confirmation. She is currently the agency’s deputy administrator.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041109/nhtsa-administrator-nominee-narrowly-clears-senate-committee
The First Student president shares details on new developments, including mobile apps, paperless shop technology, and a division that offers consulting,...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009610/5-questions-dennis-maple-on-first-students-new-tech-solutions-service
The 119-page document includes details on each crash, driver oversight issues, conclusions of the investigations, and the agency’s recommendations.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041118/ntsb-releases-full-report-on-chattanooga-and-baltimore-school-bus-crashes
A Bend-based nonprofit is creating walking school bus routes throughout the region, with meeting points, timetables, and trained volunteers.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041129/walking-school-bus-program-gets-moving-in-central-oregon
A training event at Stafford County (Va.) Public Schools shows drivers the importance of school bus evacuation training. The concept will come to the NAPT...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041125/school-bus-fire-demo-highlights-need-for-preparednessAuthorities say students were to blame for a school bus incident in Grants Pass, Oregon, that reportedly sparked misleading accounts on social media.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041137/school-bus-driver-cleared-of-accusations-by-students
The retired state director, who died at age 92, is remembered as a vital source of guidance for Tennessee's local transportation directors.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041139/ernest-farmer-led-tennessee-pupil-transportation-for-more-than-30-years
Police say the 9-year-old runs alongside her bus as it drives away, and then she runs into the road and is hit by a pickup truck.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041146/oregon-student-injured-when-struck-by-truck-near-school-bus-stop
Two winners will each receive a $100 cash prize. We're extending the deadline for entries to Monday, June 11.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041196/last-call-for-ischool-bus-fleet-i-photo-contest-give-us-your-best-shot
The new group, formed for ABA’s motorcoach members who also operate school buses, holds a call to discuss NTSB’s special investigative report.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041151/american-bus-association-launches-school-bus-council
Trac-Grabber wins a bid to supply tire traction grips for more than 16,000 school buses that serve the New York City Department of Education.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041152/nyc-school-buses-to-be-equipped-with-tire-traction-devicePolice in Virginia say that the school bus struck the stopped landscaping truck and a worker from behind.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041158/school-bus-driver-charged-in-fatal-crash-with-landscaping-truck
The bipartisan bill in Congress follows the fatal school bus crash in New Jersey and NTSB’s new recommendations on lap-shoulder belts.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041160/lawmakers-launch-effort-to-mandate-seat-belts-on-school-buses-nationwideDeputies in California say that the man boarded the bus at a stop, and bystanders stepped in to help as the driver struggled to block the man from the students.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041162/man-accused-of-boarding-school-bus-with-knife-assaulting-driver
Operators and associations offer a range of reactions to Tuesday’s school bus meeting of the National Transportation Safety Board.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041166/industry-responds-to-ntsb-crash-findings-recommendations
Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2018 Contractor of the Year award...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041234/last-call-nominate-an-outstanding-school-bus-contractor
Wills spent three decades in the bus business, starting with her family company and ending with Rohrer Bus Sales in Pennsylvania. With her retirement, Mike...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041179/school-bus-sales-veteran-evie-wills-retires-after-31-years
After investigating the 2016 crashes in Baltimore and Chattanooga, NTSB recommends improvements in school bus driver oversight and calls on states to...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041170/ntsb-cites-driver-oversight-issues-in-2-fatal-school-bus-crashes
The security agency provides details on vehicle ramming incidents and offers related security tips for transportation providers.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041183/tsa-points-to-potential-for-vehicle-ramming-attacks
Police say a vehicle hit a child and fled the scene, but officers later locate and charge the driver.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041188/student-struck-by-car-passing-school-bus-in-new-yorkPolice say the shooting of the 18-year-old student was apparently the result of a fight at the bus stop.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041189/teen-shot-at-school-bus-stop-in-houston
The event will offer workshops on such topics as McKinney-Vento homeless transportation, safety and security, and recruitment and retention.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041194/southeastern-states-pupil-transportation-conference-heads-to-florida-this-summerPolice say the motorist forced the bus to stop in the middle of the Massachusetts Turnpike and attempted to board, but the bus driver denied him entry.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10041199/man-accused-of-blocking-school-bus-jumping-on-hood