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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 StaffSeptember 3, 2015

More Ohio districts order Lion school buses

The Marion and Fremont districts each receive two Lion buses, both utilizing the 42-inch seat option. Meanwhile, Huber Heights orders the first wheelchair-accessible Lion unit.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2015

Blue Bird execs ring Nasdaq opening bell

Phil Horlock, president and CEO of the school bus OEM, and other company executives take part in the stock market’s opening ceremony.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2015

West Virginia district sees 2 school bus passing incidents

The incidents were caught by Kanawha County Schools on video last week. In one, the motorist hit the extended stop arm, and in the other, the motorist nearly struck pedestrians.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2015

REI offers Wi-Fi solution for school buses

The company now offers various data plans with the purchase of its cellular Wi-Fi router, which distributes bandwidth for up to 65 school bus passengers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2015

School bus driver accused of pushing student down stairs

A North Carolina bus driver allegedly grabs an 8-year-old boy and throws him down the bus’ stairs after he asks him to do a head count and the boy says no. The driver is charged with assault on a child under age 12 and is suspended with pay.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2015

Collins makes 1st delivery of its CNG Type A school bus

The first four production units of the compressed natural gas NEXBUS go to Pennsylvania’s Lower Merion School District.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2015

Durham sales team raises over $14K for Special Olympics

The contractor was recognized as the top corporate sales team for the Special Olympics Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby for the seventh year, having sold 3,312 ducks and raised $14,094 to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2015

School bus contractor VP receives Thomas Built education award

Patty Riviello, The Trans Group’s vice president of human resources, wins the Thomas Built Buses Continuing Education Award. The $2,500 grant is presented annually to an employee of a contractor.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2015

Mom blogger’s video parody addresses school bus safety

Deva Dalporto partners with American Traffic Solutions on a back-to-school video titled "Bus, Don’t Move.” The spoof spotlights the need for parents and drivers to be careful in school zones and around school buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2015

2 Rhode Island school districts launch SafeStop app

The Barrington and East Providence districts will begin using the mobile app, which gives parents updates on their child's school bus.

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