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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 SchlosserFebruary 5, 2021

Micro Bird Plant Expansion to Boost Electric School Bus Production

The new wing of the Canadian Type A school bus manufacturer’s Drummondville plant is now fully operational. The expansion will allow Micro Bird to increase electric and other alternative-fuel bus production.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 3, 2021

Report Details Ways to Expedite Transition to Electric School Buses

“Accelerating the Transition to Electric School Buses,” from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Environment America Research and Policy Center, recommends utility companies help school districts pay upfront costs for buses and implement vehicle-to grid technology.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 2, 2021

National Pupil Transportation Associations Release Joint Statement on Federal Mask Mandate

The National Association for Pupil Transportation and the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services clarify details on requirements for student transporters and offer guidance.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 26, 2021

New Virtual Training, ‘Sequrement Heroes’ Campaign From Q’Straint

The wheelchair securement solutions supplier’s new online course will soon be available. Meanwhile, Q’Straint is accepting nominations for transportation employees who go above and beyond to secure passengers with mobility devices.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 25, 2021

Signs of Hope as We Brave a New Year

Whether through advocacy or technology, in easy or tough times, success comes down to the incredibly dedicated people of this industry to bring us beyond hope and help all schoolchildren safely access an education every day.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 22, 2021

DATTCO Acquires First Electric School Bus in Connecticut

The bus dealership and transportation company recently began operating its new Collins Type A All-Electric school bus to serve Middletown Public Schools.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 15, 2021

5 Questions: Jason Gillis on Electric Buses, Pandemic Protocols

Gillis, the transportation director for Everman (Texas) Independent School District, discusses the district’s integration of electric buses, what safety measures his department has deployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and why he wishes more people would consider a bus driving career.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 15, 2021

Wisconsin School Bus Driver Retires after 53 Years

Jerry Davis, who drove for Lamers Bus Lines, started off as a truck driver.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 11, 2021

NASDPTS Leader Charlie Hood to Retire

The association’s executive director is stepping down after serving in the role for seven years. His career in pupil transportation spans nearly four decades.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 8, 2021

Betsy DeVos Resigns as Education Secretary

She says in a letter to President Trump that her departure is in response to his spurring violent protestors who breached the U.S. Capitol. Her resignation is effective Jan. 8.

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