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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 StaffJune 26, 2012

Beaten school bus driver dies

Juan DelValle is taken off life support by his family after he was beaten into a coma by a driver whose car he clipped with his bus. The driver reportedly punched DelValle so hard his head slammed on the road when he got out of his bus to survey the damage.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2012

First Student purchases 86 Blue Bird propane buses

The contractor receives the buses this month, and they will be used by Portland (Ore.) Public Schools. Officials for Blue Bird and ROUSH CleanTech, which developed the fuel system for the buses, say that it is the largest single order to date for the Next Generation Propane-Powered Vision. In related news, John Roselli joins Blue Bird as director of alternative fuels.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2012

NYAPT addresses bus monitor bullying incident

Last week, video of monitor Karen Klein being verbally abused by students on the bus went viral. The New York Association for Pupil Transportation says that the students’ behavior toward Klein was offensive and pledges to work with state and local officials to enhance training to help bus drivers and monitors respond to such situations.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2012

Trans Tech’s electric school bus to appear in TV show

The eTrans will be featured during the Kids Count program on Fresno, Calif.’s Valley PBS. The show will also be available for online viewing after the initial broadcast.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2012

Rosco video recorder monitors driver behavior

Officials say the Dual-Vision XC provides more than 160 hours of continuous recording in real time, enabling fleet managers to identify risky behavior before an event occurs. Additional features include a timer for 24-hour surveillance of a vehicle and infrared LEDs for night recording.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2012

Feds’ sweep takes 287 bus, truck drivers off the road

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s drug and alcohol strike force also results in pending enforcement actions on more than 128 truck and bus companies for alleged violations, such as using a driver who has tested positive for illegal drugs or not instituting a testing program.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

School bus joyrider causes $10K in damage

An unknown suspect steals buses from the Mercer County Schools bus yard in Harrodsburg, Ky., on three different occasions. School officials take extra security measures after the first theft, but are unable to stop the subsequent thefts.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

Fundraiser for verbally abused bus monitor raises $290K

A student uses a cell phone to film the profane taunting of bus monitor Karen Klein and posts the video online. The video goes viral, and an online fundraising effort is developed to send Klein on vacation.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

Exclusive interview: NHTSA chief David Strickland

On Strickland’s watch, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has publicly supported the safety record of the yellow bus and has launched a campaign to promote ridership. In an interview with SBF, the administrator discusses these topics and reaffirms the agency’s decision to not mandate seat belts on large school buses.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

School bus delivers free lunches

A Florida elementary school is using a converted school bus to serve meals to children throughout the summer. Also on the menu: free books.

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