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Equipmentby Jim ParkJuly 25, 2022

Cummins’ X15N: The Right Engine at the Right Time?

Despite critics who say natural gas is a bridge fuel at best, Cummins is very bullish on the long-term future of its X15N natural gas engine — and for good reason.

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Managementby Wes PlattJuly 12, 2022

5 Questions: Mike Simmons Steps Up as NASDPTS President-Elect

In this interview with School Bus Fleet, Mike Simmons, state pupil transportation director for Arkansas, discusses his history in the industry, his goals for NASDPTS, and advice for future transportation directors.

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Managementby Christy GrimesJune 27, 2022

Contractor Roundtable: After-School Transportation and Driver Shortages

This conversation, featured in the June/July issue of School Bus Fleet, brings together representatives from Cook-Illinois Corporation, National Express LLC, Zum, and HopSkipDrive.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsJune 23, 2022

Cummins Returns to its Pioneering Roots to Meet Emissions Goals

An early automotive innovator, Cummins advanced the diesel engine and pushed for its use in trucking. Now the company is taking bold — and practical — steps toward a cleaner and greener future.

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Safetyby Amanda HuggettJune 8, 2022

Safety, Savings, and Insights: Innovations in Internal Camera Monitoring Systems

Video cameras have proven a useful tool for monitoring events and conditions not just outside the school bus, but inside as well. But which system is right for you, and how can you convince drivers of the value? Check out these tips.

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Managementby Wes PlattJune 1, 2022

5 Facets of Boosting Staff Morale

School Bus Fleet sought advice from pupil transportation leaders in Georgia, North Carolina, Iowa, and Kentucky.

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ManagementCover Storyby Wes PlattMay 25, 2022

Jacob Iverson Adjusts to Meet Challenges in Pupil Transportation

With decades of experience in the industry, the senior vice president of Harlow’s Bus Service in North Dakota earns recognition as our 2022 School Bus Fleet Contractor of the Year.

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Managementby Wes PlattMay 25, 2022

School Bus Fleet's Top Contractors of 2022

The top five largest school bus contractors responding to our School Bus Fleet survey this year include First Student, National Express, Student Transportation of America, Beacon Mobility in Massachusetts, and North America Central School Bus in Illinois.

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Alternative Fuelsby Christy GrimesMay 18, 2022

5 Questions: National Express' Nick Voisard Addresses EV School Bus Transitions

In this interview with SBF, Voisard addresses his goals for his new role, as well as how school districts and other school transportation providers can prepare for school bus electrification.

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Managementby Christy GrimesApril 9, 2022

ON THE AIR, ABOARD THE BUS

School districts battle dead spots and service issues with improved communications technology.

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