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IC Bus to provide 300 school buses to Ohio district
May 9, 2013
Deliveries of the CE Series school buses to Columbus City Schools will begin in July. The buses will be powered by MaxxForce 7 engines and will seat 65 passengers.
Fleet expert Don Ross joins bus dealership LBS South
April 30, 2013
Ross is named service director for the school bus dealership in Jacksonville, Fla. He previously worked for the School District of Manatee County for more than 13 years in several positions, including director of transportation and vehicle maintenance.
Navistar names new VP, COO
April 17, 2013
Jack Allen has been president of Navistar’s North America Truck and Parts business since last June. Now, he will serve as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the International and IC Bus parent company.
IC Bus offers 4 technician training sessions
April 2, 2013
The IC Bus University classes will be held from June to August at the school bus manufacturer’s plant in Tulsa, Okla. The program aims to optimize service and maintenance proficiency and to broaden technician knowledge of IC Bus products.
IC Bus names Hoglund dealer of the year
March 25, 2013
Four IC Bus dealerships earn Pursuit of Excellence awards: Hoglund Bus and Truck, Leonard Bus Sales, Leeds Transit and Maxim Truck & Trailer. Hoglund is also named the 2012 IC Bus North American Dealer of the Year.
IC Bus parent Navistar names CEO
March 7, 2013
Troy Clarke, currently Navistar's president and chief operating officer, will become president and CEO and will join the company's board in April. Lewis Campbell, who has served as executive chairman and interim CEO since August 2012, will step down from those positions and from the board.
Student Transportation Inc. wins its biggest contract
December 18, 2012
The school bus contractor will serve two Nebraska school districts with about 530 vehicles, including more than 400 new propane buses. Company officials say that it will be the nation's largest propane-powered school bus fleet.
Tenn. IC Bus dealer names new account manager
November 27, 2012
Ashley Hailston joins Cumberland IC Bus Sales in Nashville as bus account manager. She previously served as executive director of student services for Daymar Colleges Group.
Leonard Bus Sales launches Fla. operation, adds jobs
October 10, 2012
The school and commercial bus distributor launches LBS South LLC, which will operate as a separate company that supports the market in Florida. In New York, Leonard Bus Sales brings on new employees to the customer support and sales teams.
Ustian steps down, Navistar names new chairman
August 28, 2012
Longtime leader Daniel Ustian retires, effective immediately, as chairman, president and CEO of Navistar, the parent company of IC Bus. Lewis Campbell is appointed executive chairman and interim CEO, while Troy Clarke is promoted to president and COO.
IC Bus Tulsa plant rewarded for energy efficiency
August 24, 2012
The school bus manufacturer receives an incentive payment for nearly $150,000 for retrofitting its Tulsa plant with high-efficiency lighting. Officials estimate that the new lighting at the IC Bus plant will save more than 1.5 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.
LBS South acquires IC Bus distribution rights
August 2, 2012
The company completes a deal with Jacksonville-based Rivers Bus and RV Sales for the rights. Officials say they plan to expand the capabilities of the former Rivers Bus facility and expand its product line. LBS South will offer a range of training, service and support to customers.
Midwest Transit Equipment: focused on customer service
July 24, 2012

Located in Kankakee, Ill., Midwest Transit Equipment has over 200 employees and five locations to serve its customers. The school bus dealership is dedicated to providing safe, reliable equipment, and offers many different buses, parts and services.

Navistar reveals new engine emission technology
July 6, 2012
The manufacturer will introduce a next-generation clean engine solution to meet the 2010 EPA emissions regulations and to position the company to meet greenhouse gas rules ahead of 2014 and 2017 requirements, officials announce. A Navistar spokesperson tells SBF that the short-term focus for the technology is on big-bore engines.
New execs bring ‘fresh eyes’ to IC Bus
June 19, 2012

Over the past year, the school bus manufacturer has assembled a leadership team that is instilling new ideas into the business — from manufacturing improvements to sales and marketing strategies.

IC Bus completes 100,000th school bus at Tulsa
June 5, 2012
The school and commercial bus manufacturer and parent company Navistar Inc. celebrate the production milestone on Tuesday at the Tulsa, Okla., bus plant. Officials say the bus will be presented to school bus contractor Student Transportation Inc.
Navistar launches new IC Bus campaign
May 11, 2012
Company officials say that the new school and commercial bus campaign takes an innovative "lifestyle" marketing approach.
Green Fleets Across America 2012
May 3, 2012

From operating alternative-fueled vehicles to installing pollution-control equipment on buses to reducing idling, pupil transportation operations are doing their part to provide a healthy and safe ride to and from school for students. Here, we provide details on these and other environmentally friendly practices at school districts and contractors throughout the country.

Navistar forms school bus partnership in China
April 26, 2012
The IC Bus parent will collaborate with truck maker JAC to distribute, design and develop school buses in China. Navistar exec John McKinney says that the company "is excited to be sharing our experience and school bus safety expertise with China."
IC Bus honors top dealers
April 4, 2012
Midwest Transit Equipment of Kankakee, Ill., receives the school bus manufacturer’s 2011 North American Tom Cellitti Dealer of the Year Award for excellence in such areas as market share, customer satisfaction ratings, success in both school and commercial bus markets, and year-over-year performance improvements. Other dealers across the country earn regional awards.
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