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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said that “when drivers of large trucks, buses and hazardous materials take their eyes off the road for even a few seconds, the outcome can be deadly.”
Feds ban cell phone use by some bus drivers
November 29, 2011
The new final rule prohibits interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating their vehicles. A DOT spokesperson confirms to SBF that for school buses, the rule only applies to private operators that transport students on interstate trips.
Hunter charged for shooting school bus
November 29, 2011
Investigators say William Squire aimed his rifle at a deer but missed, and the bullet struck the bus. He faces charges of reckless endangerment and criminal mischief.
Sumwalt to serve another term with NTSB
November 29, 2011
Robert Sumwalt is sworn in for his second five-year term as a board member of the National Transportation Safety Board. He calls public service “truly one of the highest callings in the land.”
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Bus vandalism causes Ind. district to close schools
November 29, 2011
Batteries were stolen and cables were cut on 26 to 28 Metropolitan School District of Warren Township buses over the weekend, forcing the closure on Monday. Superintendent Dr. Peggy Hinckley says that district officials learned that the thefts and vandalism may be related to other, similar thefts that occurred over the weekend.
Blue Bird honors top dealers
November 29, 2011
The school bus manufacturer presents its 2011 Dealer of the Year Award to Ross Bus and Equipment Sales of Louisiana. The company also recognizes dealerships with regional, “Best in Bus” and service awards.
Student Transportation boosts efficiency, business with cloud technology
November 29, 2011
With independenceIT’s Total Freedom Workspace, a cloud-based information technology infrastructure, officials say the school bus contractor allocates less than 1 percent of revenues to its information technology operations. In addition, the company can incorporate nearly 50 business applications into the cloud infrastructure, and it helps to streamline mergers and acquisitions, as well as audits.
Report identifies nation’s most congested corridors
November 22, 2011
The Texas Transportation Institute study describes congestion problems in 328 corridors over a variety of times. Not only were these roads found to have more stop-and-go traffic than others, but they were also much less predictable.

Molly Kirk, a driver for Florida’s Brevard Public Schools, ran the prestigious New York City Marathon in less than five hours.
School bus driver covers 26.2 miles — on foot
November 22, 2011
Molly Kirk, a driver for Florida’s Brevard Public Schools, ran the prestigious New York City Marathon in less than five hours. She shares details on the challenging race, which drew more than 47,000 starters this year.
Bus drivers in N.J. city to work on Thanksgiving
November 21, 2011
Some school bus drivers in Lakewood will be working on Thursday, transporting students to private Orthodox Jewish schools that will be open. Last year, most private school families carpooled on the holiday, but after a resident raised the issue at a board meeting earlier this year, public school officials looked into the matter, and private bus companies serving the schools were told they have to work.
Students suspended for allegedly taking Jell-O shots
November 21, 2011
Officials at Cleveland Independent School District in Texas say that the middle school students appeared to be under the influence when they arrived to school, and when administrators questioned them, they admitted to taking the shots on their bus.
Company helps Calif. district ‘green’ fleet with biodiesel
November 21, 2011
Buster Biofuels partners with Legoland California, the San Diego Padres and other entities to collect their grease and oil, recycling it into biodiesel to power San Dieguito Union High School District buses. The district is currently powering two buses with a B20 biodiesel blend and plans to eventually run its entire fleet on the fuel.
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Heavy Duty Bus Parts and the C.E. White Co. displayed the forthcoming I-Skin school bus seat foam at the recent National Association for Pupil Transportation trade show.
I-Skin bus seat foam in final stages of development
November 21, 2011
The integrally bonded polyurethane foam — now six years in the making by Heavy Duty Bus Parts — will be brought to market by the C.E. White Co. Company officials say that a unique manufacturing process produces a seat foam with a soft and energy-absorbent cushion and a dense, highly durable outer skin.
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NSTA has put out a call to ask that senators support continued protections for private school bus companies against transit encroachment.
NSTA works to uphold school bus contractor protections
November 17, 2011
As Senate committees take up a surface transportation reauthorization bill, the National School Transportation Association puts out a call to ask that senators support provisions that protect private school bus companies from transit encroachment.
Thomas Built honors suppliers at annual event
November 17, 2011
The school bus manufacturer holds its sixth annual supplier day event in Greensboro, N.C. Julian Electric Inc. receives the 2011 Supplier of the Year award, and numerous gold and silver awards are given out to other companies.
Boy suffers scrapes in fall from bus
November 17, 2011
The boy opens the handle for the emergency door on his school bus as the bus veers left on a curve. He is thrown from the vehicle and sustains scrapes to his face and head.
In addition to its new DVR line, REI released a new version of its BUS-WATCH viewing software (pictured) that is more user-friendly and packed with features.
REI's new digital video systems increase record time
November 16, 2011
The HD Series DVRs incorporate H.264 advanced video compression, so they can store more video, audio and vehicle data. In other news, the company promotes Chris Shigley to national sales manager, school bus, and Darwin Rubeck to national sales manager, transit and motorcoach.
Bus company requests dismissal of lawsuit from former driver
November 16, 2011
The contractor is being sued by Ken Webber, who was fired for refusing to take a Confederate flag with the word "redneck" on it off of his pickup truck, which was parked in a lot owned by a school district that the contractor serves. The company says that Webber considered the flag to be an expression of his identity and lifestyle, and that therefore, his flag is not constitutionally protected speech because its message is not a matter of public concern.
Calif. DOE to offer transportation administration program
November 16, 2011
The course, scheduled for Jan. 9-13, is designed to provide guidance to first-time transportation administrators. Topics to be covered include certification of drivers, California Highway Patrol regulations and history, special-education and homeless student transportation, and school bus stops.
A youngster experiences the Bronx Children's Museum's new "River On the Go: Where is Justin the Beaver?" exhibit on board the museum's repurposed school bus. Photo by Sarah Schuman
New 'art bus' exhibit teaches kids on river habitat
November 15, 2011
The Bronx Children's Museum's repurposed school bus, which was profiled in an SBF article earlier this year, highlights the Bronx River with its new interactive, multi-sensory exhibit. There will eventually be living specimens of flora and fauna for kids to experience.
Md. district receives Bluth-Eisman field trip scholarship
November 15, 2011
National Association for Pupil Transportation Past-President Dr. Linda F. Bluth and her partner, Betsy Eisman, endow their 2011 field trip grant to Harford County Public Schools. The field trip grant covers the cost of transportation, entry fees, supplies and/or classroom resource materials.
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