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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•January 30, 2015

Special-needs student dragged by bus

A 6-year-old boy with cerebral palsy was dragged about 15 feet as he was deboarding, possibly due to his jacket getting caught in a groove in the bus’ bottom step. The bus driver was distracted when the incident happened, according to a sheriff’s report.

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News•by Staff•January 29, 2015

American Traffic Solutions, REI partner to combat stop-arm running

Districts can now choose to add REI stop-arm cameras as part of their enforcement solution.

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News•by Staff•January 29, 2015

John Elliott Jr. joins National Express in VP role

Elliott, the son of industry veteran and former National Express CEO John A. Elliott, is named vice president of operations for the school bus contracting company.

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News•by Staff•January 29, 2015

Collins names Kelli Kepler regional sales manager

Kepler has been with the Type A school bus manufacturer’s sales department for the last six years and has been working directly with Collins dealers.

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News•by Staff•January 28, 2015

School bus driver charged with DUI

Authorities in Tazewell, Virginia, say that no children were on the bus when the driver was arrested. However, she had just completed a route.

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News•by Staff•January 28, 2015

New logo launched for propane autogas

The logo, developed by the Propane Education & Research Council, promotes propane autogas as the term for the fuel when used for transportation. It also emphasizes the fuel as an American-made energy source.

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News•by Staff•January 27, 2015

Applications now being accepted for School Bus eXchange

The event, a partnership between NAPT and SBF, will bring together a select group of school bus operators and suppliers to exchange information and build relationships.

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News•by Staff•January 27, 2015

Photo shows students riding on school bus steps

A former Arkansas county deputy said he initially took the picture to show how fast the bus was driving. He later enlarged it and spotted the children sitting on the steps.

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News•by Staff•January 26, 2015

Bill would require enhanced rear lights for school buses

The proposed bill calls for brighter and more visible lighting so drivers sharing the road are more clearly notified when the bus is slowing down, according to Michigan State Rep. Holly Hughes.

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News•by Staff•January 26, 2015

Biodiesel use decreased in 2014

The U.S. biodiesel market fell from nearly 1.8 billion gallons in 2013 to 1.75 billion gallons in 2014. The National Biodiesel Board points to policy uncertainty in Washington.

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