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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.
You've got until April 26 to nominate a contractor who deserves recognition as our School Bus Fleet Contractor of the Year.
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The U.S. EPA finalized Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles, targeting model years 2027-2032. Expected to cut 1 billion tons of emissions, yielding $13 billion in annualized benefits. Flexible standards accommodate various technologies. Reaction mixed: praised for environmental benefits but criticized for potential economic impact on small businesses, notably independent truckers.
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Zum cites the goal of modernizing student transportation services as it continues growing throughout the United States, pursuing safer, greener, and more efficient transportation.
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Pontiac School District in Michigan secures grants totaling $21.575 million from the Environmental Protection Agency and President Biden's infrastructure law to replace its diesel school buses with electric school buses. The initiative aims to improve air quality, reduce emissions, and promote sustainable student transportation, signaling a significant step towards environmental stewardship.
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The California Energy Commission funding goes to BorgWarner, Fermata Energy, and Lion Electric to supporty a vehicle-to-grid project with bus operator American Transportation.
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Harford County Public Schools in Maryland collaborates with AngelTrax, implementing the Child Safety Program to address rampant school bus violations. The system uses automated cameras to capture violations, leading to increased public awareness and enhanced student safety.
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Kathy Hochul, governor of the Empire State, announced that applicants could receive at least $25,000 per bus for hardware, site upgrades, installation costs, and battery storage.
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The third issue of 2024 features our annual school transportation maintenance survey, plus a column from Dan Kobussen, president of the National School Transportation Association.
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Durham School Services driver Rachel Suchan and bus assistant Dave "Big-Dave" Buckholz received the Love the Bus Award for their handling of a special-needs passenger whose guardian ran late for pickup.
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Revenue increased in Q4 2023, but the year saw some challenges for Lion, including the decision to delay LionA and LionM buses and the layoffs of 100 workers in Canada.
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