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Nicole Schlosser

Former Executive Editor

Nicole was an editor and writer for School Bus Fleet. She previously worked as an editor and writer for Metro Magazine, School Bus Fleet's sister publication.

Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 30, 2019

Federal Lawmakers Re-Introduce School Bus Seat Belt Bill

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Rep. Steve Cohen’s School Bus Safety Act of 2019 would require lap-shoulder belts and safety technology on every school bus and would provide funding for them.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 26, 2019

NSTA President Testifies in Federal School Bus Safety Hearing

John Benish Jr., who is also president and chief operating officer of Cook-Illinois Corp., provides expert witness testimony to Congress on issues including illegal passing and seat belts.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 25, 2019

National Stop-Arm Survey Counts Over 95K Illegal Passes of School Buses

Over 130,963 school bus drivers participated in this year’s one-day count, conducted by NASDPTS.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 24, 2019

Michael Wagner Named School Bus Fleet’s Contractor of the Year

The co-owner of Lakeview Bus Lines has expanded his business as well as a handful of other small contractors, and has been instrumental in improving transportation for students in wheelchairs.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 23, 2019

District Settles Lawsuit After Biracial Student Dragged by School Bus

The Utah mother of a boy who was dragged when his backpack got caught in the door accuses the driver of a history of racially-motivated discrimination and bullying. Davis School District settles in the amount of $62,500.

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Photo Galleriesby Nicole SchlosserJuly 22, 2019

PHOTOS: Iowa Pupil Transportation Association Conference

School bus officials, transportation directors, mechanics, and other student transportation employees from across the state gathered in Des Moines from July 15 to 17 to attend the Iowa Pupil Transportation Association’s annual conference.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 18, 2019

FMCSA Proposes Delay on Some ELDT Provisions, Bans Drivers Convicted of Human Trafficking

The federal agency announces plans to delay certain Entry Level Driver Training rule provisions and bans drivers convicted of human trafficking from operating a commercial vehicle.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 18, 2019

Florida School Bus Drivers, Aides Now Must be CPR, First Aid Certified

The state’s Department of Education passes an amendment to a rule addressing instructions on special care for students that requires the certified training. All drivers and aides must receive it by Nov. 1, 2020.

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Getting a Glimpse Into the World of the Yellow Bus

Submissions to our annual photo contest provide yet more evidence of the fact that the pupil transporter is so much more than “just a bus driver.” There are so many talented people — and not just drivers — in this profession.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 12, 2019

Online Petition Supports School Bus Driver Involved in Fatal Bus-Train Crash

Nearly 3,000 people sign a petition calling for charges to be dropped against John Stevens of Texas, who was involved in a crash with a train that killed a student, and for the crossing it occurred at to be changed.

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