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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 StaffJanuary 27, 2017

Blue Bird Awarded $4.4M to Develop Electric School Bus

The U.S. Department of Energy awards the funds to the school bus manufacturer for a zero-emissions, 100% vehicle-to-grid electric bus. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2017

TransPar Announces Leadership Changes

Doug Martin is named president of TransPar, taking over for his father, Kyle Martin, a 35-year school transportation industry veteran.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2017

School Bus Drivers Use Their Buses in Funeral Procession for Supervisor

About 20 Ohio school bus drivers take part in a funeral procession for their supervisor, Ray Gesaman, who passed away last week after a brief illness.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2017

NSTA Urges South Carolina to Consider School Bus Contracting

In response to the state superintendent’s plan to update South Carolina’s aging school bus fleet, NSTA says that contracting could provide new buses while saving money.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2017

Government Purchasing Cooperative Taps Parts Supplier for Exclusive Agreement

Advance Auto Parts Inc. is selected as the exclusive automotive parts and accessories supplier to the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance. The partnership will extend through 2019.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2017

Rotary Lift Unveils Remote-Controlled Mobile Column Lift

The supplier’s new Mach Flex (MCH19 FLEX), powered by RedFire, is designed to give technicians the ability to lift more than 150,000 pounds with a patent-pending remote control.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 19, 2017

PHOTOS: Baltimore District's Mobile 'Makerspace' Conversion

Baltimore County Public Schools recently unveiled its Mobile Innovation Lab, a mobile classroom and “makerspace” built on a school bus. The lab helps students learn about coding, programming, robotics, and circuitry in a hands-on environment.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2017

DOT Forms Committee on Automation

The committee will address the development and deployment of automated vehicles and the Department of Transportation’s related research and regulations.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2017

Blue Bird Names 2016 Dealer of the Year

Canyon State Bus Sales, which launched a new facility and increased sales, is recognized as the school bus OEM's top dealer for 2016.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2017

First Student Offers 12 Winter Driving Safety Tips

With arctic temperatures gripping much of the country and the long-term forecast calling for ice and snow, First Student is sharing winter safety tips for parents, students, and drivers. 

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