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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 StaffAugust 30, 2012

School bus impaled by log

Police cite the driver of a logging truck for making an improper turn after the Berkeley County (S.C.) School District bus is struck by a log on the back of the truck. The bus passengers are taken to the hospital as a precaution, but no one is injured.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2012

Blue Bird awards 10 suppliers

The school bus manufacturer presents its 2012 Global Supplier of the Year Awards, which recognize outstanding performance and product excellence.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2012

Zonar becomes Esri Silver Tier Partner

Earlier this year, Zonar announced a new integration with geographic information system provider Esri that delivers real-time fleet data layered with sophisticated geographic map information. Company officials say that the new Silver Tier partnership expands the relationship for further co-development and provides the technology to all Zonar and Esri customers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2012

National Express names new field maintenance VP

Jim Cade brings 35 years of experience in maintenance management to his new role, which he started Aug. 13. As vice president of field maintenance, he is responsible for ensuring the integrity, safety and reliability of a fleet of more than 20,000 buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2012

Routing solution utilizes online mapping technology

OnTerra's RouteSavvy Online Basic is based on optimization algorithms that leverage Bing Maps web mapping technology. The solution also features a built-in scheduling tool and an easy-to-use interface.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2012

$10K reward offered in bus arson case

The Georgia Arson Control Program funds the reward after two Catoosa County school buses are set alight in a fenced-off side lot. The buses, which cost about $90,000 each, are a total loss.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2012

Ustian steps down, Navistar names new chairman

Longtime leader Daniel Ustian retires, effective immediately, as chairman, president and CEO of Navistar, the parent company of IC Bus. Lewis Campbell is appointed executive chairman and interim CEO, while Troy Clarke is promoted to president and COO.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2012

Texas district equips 400 buses with exterior cameras

Houston Independent School District outfits the buses with Safety Vision's SV-835 and SV-690 exterior cameras to increase student safety, and it plans to retrofit the rest of its buses next year. The district’s buses are also equipped with the company's RoadRecorder 6000 PRO mobile digital video recorder and four SV-830 dome interior cameras.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

First Student adds 99 buses to Cincinnati fleet

The school bus contractor adds the Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner buses to its fleet that serves Cincinnati Public Schools. The buses feature an enlarged front window for greater visibility and a footprint of near-zero nitrogen oxide emission.

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Newsby StaffAugust 24, 2012

IC Bus Tulsa plant rewarded for energy efficiency

The school bus manufacturer receives an incentive payment for nearly $150,000 for retrofitting its Tulsa plant with high-efficiency lighting. Officials estimate that the new lighting at the IC Bus plant will save more than 1.5 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.

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