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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 StaffFebruary 9, 2015

Missouri district to get new school bus facility

The building will have more than five times the space of the Republic School District’s current facility, with an additional entrance and exit, bigger driver training and bus repair areas, and additional staff parking spots.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2015

IC Bus honors 4 dealers for customer service

This year’s winners are Timmons Truck Center of Lousiana; Leonard Bus Sales Inc. in New York; Midwest Transit Equipment in Illinois; and Western Canada IC Bus Inc. in Alberta.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2015

New York contractors call for sales tax exemption for school buses

The move would help taxpayers and school districts save nearly $14 million per year, according to the New York School Bus Contractors Association.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2015

Bus mechanic charged with stealing $20K from district

Anthony Robinson, the lead mechanic for the Teton County (Wyo.) School District’s bus fleet, allegedly used a district credit card to buy parts, then resold them and kept the money. He is facing a felony theft charge.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2015

Transfinder reports 20% revenue increase in 2014

The company marked its 15th consecutive year of sustained revenue growth, officials said. Transfinder also experienced significant growth within the K-12 market.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2015

District to step up security after school buses vandalized again

The DeKalb County (Ga.) School District buses have an estimated tens of thousands of dollars of damage, and cannot be driven until they are repaired. The district plans to reallocate $125,000 to enhance security at the lot where the buses were damaged.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2015

Student Transportation locks in lower fuel costs

The school bus contractor has been locking in prices with fuel vendors for fiscal year 2016. Company officials expect more reduction in fuel expenses next year.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Loophole in state law protects stop-arm runners

The North Carolina legislature has increased penalties for stop-arm runners and has allowed video captured by stop-arm cameras to be used in court. However, a different law makes it difficult to get a conviction without clear identification of the driver.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

District taps Stertil-Koni lift for new maintenance facility

Screven County School System in Sylvania, Georgia, chose the Diamond Lift system, which offers wheels-free access, for use in its recently completed school bus maintenance facility, officials say.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

First Student kicks off customer initiative for Love the Bus

“I Care + We Care = Customer Care” sets simple age-appropriate behavior expectations for students and provides positive reinforcement tools for good behavior. Team members also focus on ensuring school buses are clean and well-maintained.

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