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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2017

Suspect in Stolen School Bus Leads Police on Chase

A Florida man allegedly attacks a homeowner before stealing a school bus and driving toward a city. Deputies disable the bus by shooting out a tire.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2017

Stertil-Koni Adds Touch Screen to In-Ground Lift

The ebright Smart Control console is now included in the company’s Ecolift system in an effort to make lift operation and monitoring easier.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2017

Mother’s Facebook Videos of Stop-Arm Runners Spur Police Crackdown

Ashley McMaster of Nova Scotia, Canada, gets frustrated watching motorists illegally passing her daughter’s bus and posts videos of incidents, which catch attention from law enforcement.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 29, 2017

PHOTOS: Safety Topics, New Buses on Tap at Oregon Conference

Sessions at the Oregon Pupil Transportation Association event cover such compelling issues as missed bus stops, stop-arm running, and crashes with stationary objects. New school buses and a scenic river also catch attendees' attention.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2017

19 First Student Locations Earn ASE Blue Seal of Excellence

To receive ASE's Blue Seal of Excellence, 75% of the service technicians at a location must be certified by ASE. In addition, there must be a certified technician in each area of service offered.  

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2017

Minnesota Association Honors Members at Annual Conference

The Minnesota School Bus Operators Association recognizes several members with awards, including one for lifetime achievement.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

New Zonar App Tracks School Bus Riders, Trip Data

Zonar Count is designed to count passengers who get on and off a vehicle while tracking travel time, passenger trip length, and operating costs per passenger trip.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

Midwest Transit Equipment Acquired by Investment Group

The school and commercial bus distributor sells the stock of its company to John McKinney, former president of Navistar’s global bus division, and an investment group led by Brightwater Partners. 

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

Former Idaho School Bus Driver Charged With Reckless Driving

Richard Mecham is charged with misdemeanor reckless driving for a crash that injured dozens of students in April. 

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2017

Daimler Trucks North America Expands Parts Distribution Network

The parent company of Thomas Built Buses adds new facilities in Grimes, Iowa, and Whitestown, Indiana. The new facilities will hold more than $15 million of inventory and over 20,000 parts.

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