SBF 70 years logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Staff

Editorial

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 StaffJune 24, 2013

School bus driver inspires struggling student to graduate

High schooler Destynee Duncan was ready to quit during state testing. School bus driver Ken Boisvert told Duncan about his own difficulties as a student and encouraged her to stick with it. She went on to graduate — and invited her driver to attend the ceremony.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 24, 2013

Seon Design, U.S. Computing launch integrated tracking tool

vMax Compass is a web-based application that automatically integrates vehicle location, student location and DVR health status information so school transportation staff can evaluate fleet efficiency in real time. It gives school transportation staff browser-based access to plan and analyze routes, track vehicles and students, and view live status of onboard video equipment.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 21, 2013

Apple Bus acquires Mid America Transportation

Officials for the company say the acquisition will build its presence in Kansas City, Mo., and surrounding areas. Apple Bus will take over all of Mid America Transportation’s business, with the exception of its contract with Lexington R-V School District.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJune 19, 2013

Krapf awards $25,000 in educational scholarships

The Pennsylvania-based school bus contractor continues its 22-year tradition of offering scholarships to deserving seniors at each of the high schools for which it provides student transportation. Among the 2013 recipients is Lauren Ahern, who attends Downingtown (Pa.) High School West.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 19, 2013

Kentucky district feeds students with Bus Stop Café

Jefferson County Public Schools is delivering free prepared lunches to students who are on a free or reduced-price meal plan through the school bus, which is equipped with a kitchen, milk cooler, tables and chairs. The Bus Stop Café is part of the Summer Food Service Program.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 19, 2013

First Student chosen for National Safety Council award

The operator receives the 2013 Occupational Safety Excellence Achievement Award. The award is presented to companies that have reported injuries and illnesses that involved days away from work equal to or less than half of the Bureau of Labor Statistics rating, and had zero staff fatalities during the 2012 calendar year.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJune 19, 2013

Blue Bird contributes to Moore tornado recovery

The school bus manufacturer presents a check for $10,000 to the six Moore (Okla.) Public Schools bus drivers who lost their homes during the May 20 tornado. Blue Bird’s Oklahoma dealer, Ross Transportation Inc., contributes $2,500 to Moore tornado victims through the American Red Cross.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 19, 2013

Georgia, Idaho officials earn special-needs endorsement

Melissa Davis of Georgia's DeKalb County Schools and Rex Squires of Idaho's Blaine County School District are the latest to complete the Special Needs Transportation Training program.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 17, 2013

NAPT, Zonar offer equipment grants, conference scholarships

The association and the company are making available $50,000 grants for equipment and hardware provided by Zonar, and applicants must be NAPT members in the U.S. and Canada that are not currently using such equipment. Zonar is also donating 10 scholarships for attendance to the 2013 NAPT Summit. Each scholarship will cover the cost of one conference registration.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJune 17, 2013

TRP offers new line of school bus seat covers

The new seat covers give school districts a durable replacement option when maintaining their bus fleets, according to TRP. The line includes a hook-and-loop option for quick installation.

Read More →