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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 StaffApril 5, 2017

Vice Chairman Chosen for NTSB

President Trump designates Robert Sumwalt as vice chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board. Sumwalt also steps into the role of acting chairman.

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Videosby StaffApril 3, 2017

Watch a Day in the Life of a School Bus Driver

This spot from Greeley-Evans (Colo.) School District 6 follows driver Lisa Ayotte-Osgood as she pre-trips her bus and picks up passengers. She and monitor Laurie Behring-Howard share the highlights of their jobs.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2017

Diesel Engine Oils Meeting New Standards Now Available

The American Petroleum Institute has licensed more than 400 oils that meet the CK-4 and FA-4 standards approved by the association last year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2017

2 Students Fatally Struck by Truck While Running Toward School Bus

The 6-year-old boy and 5-year-old girl run into a Virginia road when they see their school bus approaching, yellow lights flashing, in the opposite lane. A tractor-trailer driving in that lane is unable to stop in time. 

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2017

Nonprofit Advocate for People With Disabilities Honors Durham

The Arc of Spokane presented the school bus company with the 2017 Champion of the Arc Employer Award for promoting employment among people with developmental disabilities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

New VP of Sales Named at IC Bus

As Justina Morosin takes another position within parent company Navistar, Ryan Kauffman is appointed to the sales VP role for IC Bus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

District Fighting Reinstatement of School Bus Aide Who Allegedly Abused Student

Ruby Taylor of Iowa is reinstated by an arbitrator after her firing for allegedly abusing a special-needs student in 2015. The district wants the decision thrown out, citing evidence of abuse and neglect.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

New Seat Mount Designed to Secure ‘Escape Artist’ Students

BESI developed the Safe Journey Seat Mount to make safety vests tamper-resistant for students who have difficulty staying seated.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

Blue Bird Vision Gasoline School Bus Certified by EPA, CARB

The gasoline-powered Type C school bus, which uses a Ford 6.8L V10 engine, is now certified to the federal standard of 0.20 g/bhp-hr for NOx emissions.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2017

First Student Driver Honored by Alaska Head Start

The Alaska Head Start Association names Jasmine Dirkes its 2016 Bus Driver of the Year for her commitment to the Head Start program. She also serves as operations supervisor.

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