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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 17, 2012

First Student names Mich., Ga. location managers

John Kiraly manages all aspects of daily transportation operations for the location serving Saginaw (Mich.) Public Schools, including maintenance, safety and training. Jim Daniel oversees the facility in Savannah, Ga., including all aspects of safety, maintenance and training for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2012

Wash. district holds ride-along for incoming students

Issaquah School District #411 holds a school bus tour for incoming kindergartners and their parents that includes a practice run of unloading and crossing the street, as well as a stop at a school to see how the buses line up.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2012

Dallas district converts 53 buses to propane

The conversion of Dallas County Schools' buses by CleanFUEL USA is funded through a $1 million grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Clean Fleets North Texas program. CleanFUEL USA has also secured 37 new or expanded contracts with other Texas districts.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2012

Ga. district's stop-arm violation program goes live

Carroll County Schools installs high-resolution cameras on the front and rear driver’s side of school buses to capture motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses. Violators are then issued a citation through the program operated by American Traffic Solutions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2012

Houston district trains for disaster with overturned bus

School bus drivers and attendants at Houston Independent School District this year are undergoing counter-terrorism training, which includes a mock disaster drill. The event involves an older bus turned on its side and staged injuries, allowing the staff members to practice their first aid training.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2012

SEFAC appoints regional sales manager

Paul Jaeger will work with existing customers of the heavy-duty vehicle lift manufacturer, and he will pursue new opportunities in the Northwest.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2012

Iowa adopts increased sanctions for illegal bus passing

The emergency administrative rule that took effect on Wednesday provides that a person’s driving privilege in the state will be suspended 30 days for a first conviction, 90 days for a second conviction and 180 days for a third or subsequent conviction. The rule adopted by the Iowa Department of Transportation is in response to the provisions of “Kadyn’s Law,” which was signed by Gov. Terry Branstad earlier this year.

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Articlesby StaffAugust 14, 2012

NAPT News & Views — NAPT Summit boasts something for everyone

The NAPT Summit is the premier place for state and community school bus professionals to see the big picture, to learn about and explore the challenges and changes in our industry. Officials say you’ll also have plenty of opportunities for professional development and networking.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2012

American Logistics Co. to serve Calif. district

The transportation management company has been selected by Carlsbad Unified School District to provide special-needs transportation service under a three-year contract. Officials say the agreement is expected to save the district and taxpayers more than $3 million, and that the company has saved the district 40% annually since 2007.

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