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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.  

News•by Staff•August 19, 2015

Iowa district transportation director Danny Thede to retire

After nearly 30 years in the school bus industry, Thede will step down as Indianola Community Schools’ transportation director in September.

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News•by Staff•August 19, 2015

Iowa presents prestigious Tom Horn Memorial Award

The state’s top pupil transportation honor goes to Paul Heide, the recently retired transportation director for Storm Lake Community School District.

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News•by Staff•August 18, 2015

Iowa school bus veteran Owen Freese to retire

Freese has worked in the industry for nearly 30 years as a local director and mechanic, a state school bus inspector and executive director of the Iowa Pupil Transportation Association.

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News•by Staff•August 18, 2015

TRP adds seat foam to school bus parts suite

The company is now offering individually packaged bus seat covers and foam in packages of three to five, reducing or eliminating additional freight costs.

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News•by Staff•August 18, 2015

Proposed funding cut may create district school bus driver shortage

If North Carolina lawmakers cut funds by up to 50% for teacher assistants, many of whom also drive school buses for Johnston County Schools, the district could see a significant driver shortage.

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News•by Staff•August 17, 2015

School bus driver removed from route denies texting

Charles Ramey Jr., who was removed from the Knox County (Tenn.) Schools eligibility roster after an investigation found he was texting while driving a bus, says he picked up the phone, read a message from his employer and put the phone down.

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News•by Staff•August 17, 2015

New York Bus Sales names new director of parts

Jim Hogan will oversee parts management, purchasing, inventory, sales and supply of parts for the Blue Bird school bus dealer.

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News•by Staff•August 14, 2015

Nationwide tour promotes safe school bus behavior

First Student and the National Safety Council’s Safety Dog Bus Tour teaches children safety tips and shows parents safety features on the bus. Children also get to meet Safety Dog, the safety mascot for First Student.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2015

District saves over $600K with propane school buses

Broward County (Fla.) Public Schools cut its annual operating costs by acquiring 98 Blue Bird Propane Vision buses. The district recouped the propane engine upcharge in three months.

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