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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 StaffMay 1, 2015

Bus driver accused of refusing to let students off at stop

The Arizona driver allegedly wouldn’t let students leave and drove back to the school. The district says he stopped the bus because the students were being too loud, and at one point a parent tried to pry open the bus door.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2015

Viral video renews call for stop-arm cameras

The image of an SUV nearly hitting children spurred New York school transportation professionals to again call for the cameras. The executive director for the New York Association for Pupil Transportation says he has faced resistance from lawmakers who are opposed to traffic cameras.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2015

First Student retains contracts, adds propane buses

The company will replace the fleet of Council Rock School District in Newtown, Pennsylvania, with 150 of the alternative-fuel buses and will continue to provide service to two Missouri school districts.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2015

NTSB reviews benefits of onboard video systems

The agency’s new report highlights the fatal Port St. Lucie school bus crash, in which onboard video captured “valuable data about pre-crash, crash and post-crash events.”

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Articlesby StaffApril 29, 2015

District's School Bus Seat Belt Project is a Proactive Step

Westfield (Ind.) Washington Schools will test out lap-shoulder belts on six of its buses. Several aspects of the program are interesting, such as that it's not in reaction to a crash or a mandate from lawmakers.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2015

Onspot adds regional manager for eastern Canada

Daniel Corriveau joins the automatic tire chain supplier’s sales and marketing staff. He previously worked at an Onspot dealer in Quebec.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2015

Illinois School Bus switches to Diga-Talk 2-way radios

To date, 191 of the contractor’s school buses are using Diga-Talk, a two-way radio network solely powered by digital technology.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2015

NAPT reveals speakers for 2015 Summit

Federal safety officials and inspirational athletes are among the key presenters on tap for the National Association for Pupil Transportation event.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2015

Durham named to ‘top 100’ list, acquires transportation company

The contractor made LATINO Magazine’s list of the top 100 companies that provide the most opportunities for Latinos. Meanwhile, Durham has acquired Folmsbee’s Transportation Inc. in New York.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2015

IC Bus names Dealer of the Year

Western Canada Bus won the manufacturer’s North American School Bus 2014 Dealer of the Year award. The dealer is being recognized for its performance, industry and community leadership.

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