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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 StaffSeptember 24, 2019

School Bus Driver Becomes Unresponsive, Dies During Route

Coleen Gaither of North Carolina loses control of the bus and later passes away despite efforts of students and first responders to save her. She had been employed by Davie County Schools since 1977.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2019

GO Riteway Acquires Wisconsin School Bus, Motorcoach Operator

The Wisconsin-based school bus company buys Lazers Bus Service.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2019

School Districts in 4 More States Adopt Bus Tracking App

Districts in New York, North Carolina, Minnesota, and Virginia are rolling out the technology solutions supplier's “Here Comes the Bus” app.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2019

First Student VP Honored by National Safety Council

Darryl Hill earns the National Safety Council’s Distinguished Service to Safety Award.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2019

Wabco Launches New Website, Literature Center For North American Customers

The new website and literature-on-demand center includes access to literature and video covering nearly 75 Wabco products.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2019

Iowa Approves School Bus Crossing Light System

Iowa is the 23rd state to allow the Gardian Angel safety lighting system as optional equipment.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2019

Lightspeed Unveils Student Online Activity Monitoring System

Safety Check is designed to monitor students’ online activity on school devices, identify students at risk, and deliver real-time alerts on activity that is indicative of self-harm or other dangers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2019

First Student, Tyler Technologies Partner for New Tablet Software Pilot

Seven First Student sites are rolling out new in-vehicle tablet software that is designed to connect various parts of their operations, such as routes, drivers, vehicle tracking, GPS, and payroll.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2019

Dominion Energy Proposes Electric School Bus Program

The power and energy company’s electric school bus program would add 50 buses to its Virginia service territory by the end of 2020, and then possibly 1,000 buses to the area by 2025.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2019

STA Driver Honored for Evacuating Students Before Bus Catches Fire

Vikki Boyce Czechowicz of New York notices smoke coming from the under dashboard, evacuates the 19 students aboard her bus right before the engine area catches fire. She is presented with a Heroism Award.                        

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