Kirk Dawson becomes the new vice president and general manager, the Americas, effective Dec. 1. He takes over the role from Matt Webster, who is retiring after 35 years with the company.
The pupil transportation community is primarily concerned with school buses. But there are circumstances when non-yellow buses come into play in the transportation of students.
In this guest editorial, Allen Schaeffer from the Diesel Technology Forum says that for the same fixed investment, many more older and higher-emitting school buses can be replaced with new-technology diesel than with an all-electric choice.
DATTCO introduces two new components to its bus driver safety training: active shooter and school bus security awareness.
The lightning reportedly struck nearby and traveled to where the children were standing under a tree. All three were recovering in the hospital.
The New Jersey driver reportedly makes some wrong turns while taking kindergartners home. He is let go for not conducting a practice run on the route before the first day of school.
Reports indicate that the truck hit another vehicle, veered into opposing traffic, and collided with the bus. School bus driver Sarah Slovinsky is remembered fondly by a transportation director and others.
Tennessee truck driver Tony Alsup drives to South Carolina in his used school bus and transports 53 dogs and 11 cats from a shelter there to a shelter in Alabama, outside of the hurricane’s path.
The boy’s parents sued a Missouri school district, claiming that their son was injured when another student punched him on the bus.
Jay Swint says in this video from Fort Worth Independent School District that he enjoys his second career as a school bus driver. He cites perks like having time off mid-day and vacation time.
From New York to Arizona to Canada, school bus drivers and students alike received a warm welcome as they embarked on a new school year.
According to the Automotive Lift Institute, changes to the standard include expanding testing requirements for load-holding devices and increasing the number of test cycles.
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 District bus garage.
Dr. Tammy Knipp, Tennessee's state director of student transportation, discusses her background and her role in overseeing school bus safety, training standards, and regulation compliance.
After retiring from the Marine Corps, Adam James took on the role of director of transportation for Greenville (S.C.) County Schools. Here, he shares details on the similarities, such as daily inspections and leadership principles.
Matthew S. McCloskey of Missouri is charged with leaving the scene of an accident, driving on a suspended license, and violation of a school bus stop sign.
Police find that the school bus driver failed to stop at a stop sign before colliding with a pickup truck. Three students sustain serious injuries.
From maintenance reports to routing to student records, Maine School Administrative District No. 75’s transportation department has digitally migrated its work into Tyler Technologies’ Traversa.
Proper research, planning, budgeting, and assistance from a reputable dealer with full-service capabilities and deep industry knowledge can make buying used school buses hassle free.
Ryan Zic from Roush Clean Tech will answer your questions and challenges.
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