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Search begins for next ‘Driver of the Year’
June 4, 2008
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Thomas Built Buses has called on school bus riders across the nation to nominate their favorite driver for the third annual Childr...
Product Highlights
June 1, 2008

Dual fans increase alternator’s efficiency
Delco Remy’s 24SI HP alternator has a dual internal fan design that provides maximum cooling a...

Maryland District Aims to Please
June 1, 2008

When John Matthews started driving a school bus during college, he was unknowingly embarking on a long and successful career in pupil transportati...

Innovative Driver Hiring and Retention Methods
June 1, 2008

Maintaining a full staff of school bus drivers can be a persistent problem in pupil transportation. “We never seem to have a glut of school bus drive...

Dealer Spotlight
June 1, 2008

Photo above: The sales team at Central States serves school bus operators in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Illinois.

 

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NAPT News & Views
June 1, 2008

Today’s school bus issues can make exciting headlines

A decade or so ago, news stories about school buses mostly only reported on crashe...

Blue Bird No. 1 donated to historical institution
June 1, 2008

FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Albert “Buddy” Luce Jr., son of Blue Bird founder Albert Luce, has donated Blue Bird No. 1 — the company’s first steel-bodied sc...

CASTO covers operational concerns
June 1, 2008

ONTARIO, Calif. — The California Association of School Transportation Officials (CASTO) held its 40th Annual State Conference March 15-17.

Keyno...

Florida schools safely evacuated
May 22, 2008
PALM BAY, Fla. — As fires raged around Brevard County last week, the local school district’s transportation department demonstrated its commitment to...
Thomas Built employees pitch in for Freightliner Ride of Pride
May 22, 2008
CLEVELAND, N.C. — The seventh annual Ride of Pride, which honors veterans, prisoners of war and those missing in action, will travel from Freightline...
First Student, IC Bus sign deal potentially worth $1.2 billion
May 15, 2008
CINCINNATI — First Student Inc. has signed an agreement for IC Bus LLC to supply CE Series school buses through 2010, with further options to purchas...
Zonar Systems wins product innovation award
May 15, 2008
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Business research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan has honored Zonar Systems with the 2008 Product Innovation of the Year Awa...
IC Bus bolsters dealer network
May 15, 2008
WARRENVILLE, Ill. — IC Bus has expanded its dealer network with four new dealerships in the U.S. and Canada.

Cumberland IC Bus Sales, ...

Research firm to present school bus telematics market briefing
May 8, 2008
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Business research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan’s Automotive and Transportation Group has announced details for its 2008 Q...
AFVi to educate drivers, techs during conference
May 8, 2008
LAS VEGAS — In conjunction with its conference being held in Las Vegas next week, the Alternative Fuel Vehicles Institute (AFVi) is offering a s...
First Student, Thomas Built sign contract
May 8, 2008
CINCINNATI — First Student has signed a $90 million contract with Thomas Built Buses to supply Type D Saf-T-Liner school buses over the next thr...
Blue Bird wins manufacturing award
May 7, 2008
ATLANTA — Blue Bird’s North Georgia Body Co. plant was honored today with the Shingo Bronze Medallion, which recognizes operational excellence in man...
C.E. White Co. ownership shifts
May 6, 2008
NEW WASHINGTON, Ohio — Austin Capital Partners and The C.E. White Co. executives have acquired all of the outstanding C.E. White stock from the p...
Students charged for bus vandalism
April 29, 2008
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — Thirteen students who attend a local high school have been charged for allegedly participating in acts of vandalism at the...
Ohio to observe School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
April 29, 2008
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohioans are reminded to show their support for school bus drivers during School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on May 5.

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