The National Congress on School Transportation Steering Committee firms up plans and writing committees are researching requests for procedures manual changes. The Congress will meet in Des Moines, Iowa, in May.
Jed Routh, former logistics manager for the manufacturer’s operations team, is the new vice president of sales, service, and marketing. He replaces long-time Thomas Built veteran Ken Hedgecock.
A Lancaster County (S.C.) School District bus stops to pick up the student when a logging truck that was traveling toward the bus swerves to avoid another truck that is stopped for the bus. The student is not harmed.
Seat belts have evolved considerably over the last few decades and now offer behavior and safety benefits, presenters said.
Former and current school bus drivers in Michigan and Oklahoma are recognized on Veterans Day for their service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Two school bus drivers from Rocky River (Ohio) City School District block the motorist's vehicle after she passes a stopped school bus, almost hitting a student and a crossing guard.
The expansion features the distribution and technical support for Bosch Coach Infotainment products in North America.
A hands-on team-building exercise, sessions and awards addressing safety and industry achievement, and a trade show showcasing the latest technology were some of the highlights at this year's NAPT conference.
Dan Allison, an occupational therapist and driving specialist, is honored with the award for his success in the personal mobility industry and for the training he provides to mobility device passengers.
The program is designed to guide school districts through the necessary steps for integrating electric vehicles into fleets. Topics covered include route optimization, infrastructure assessment, and funding.
Several transportation and safety representatives discuss with attendees the issue of illegal school bus passing and the importance of route planning and prevention with new technologies and practices.
Student transportation professionals are recognized for their remarkable dedication and service to the school bus industry. Awards are also presented to Zonar’s 2019 Don Carnahan Memorial grant recipients.
Creating an age-inclusive workplace culture, the importance of effective teams, and sharing knowledge were key discussions during the Sunday keynotes and sessions.
The school bus manufacturer will start offering Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems’ Intellipark Electronic Parking Brake on its Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric bus in July 2020.
Susan Miller is recognized by Child Safety Network for her work with that organization and the Transportation Security Administration to bring security training to all the state’s districts.
Grech’s luxury buses give fleets of a variety of models to choose from. While these vehicles differ in size, make, and model, they all share one common attribute—they provide employees, executives, and customers an unparalleled transportation experience that will improve their internal or external brands.
Bobit Business Media, the parent company of School Bus Fleet, creates a new transportation industry event: America's Bus and Coach Expo.
Old thinking about diesel has been corrected.
Take a look at Jouley, the first generation Saf-T-Liner C2 electric bus.
NCST Gears Up for 2020
Thomas Built Buses Names New Sales, Marketing VP
