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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 StaffFebruary 22, 2011

Daytona 500 fans get a lift from First Student

The school bus contractor's charter division provides free shuttle service for spectators of the Florida auto race.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2011

California agency designates $19M for hybrid vehicle voucher program

Under the California Air Resources Board’s Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program, public and private fleets statewide can reserve a voucher for up to $40,000 for fuel-efficient hybrid medium- and heavy-duty vehicles through a participating dealership when the vehicle is ordered. The voucher will be redeemed at the time of purchase.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2011

Trans Tech Bus adds dealer

Leonard Bus Sales, which has four locations in New York state, joins the Type A manufacturer’s network.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2011

Student dies after being run over by school bus

The 10-year-old student misses the bus at a bus stop and is run over by the vehicle's rear tires when he falls after running alongside the bus. The accident is under investigation.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2011

NAPT recommends Transfinder fleet management solution

The association adds Servicefinder to its Recommended Products Program. Products in the program are deemed essential to personal growth and development and operational safety and efficiency by NAPT.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2011

New York association responds to executive budget proposal

New York Association for Pupil Transportation Executive Director Peter Mannella expresses concerns about the governor’s 2011-12 fiscal year budget, saying that the measures to reduce the overall costs of school transportation could adversely affect operations, student safety and efficiency. He urges the Legislature to consider cost-saving mandates the association has advanced.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2011

Amendment to eliminate DERA funding rejected

Following news last week that President Obama proposed in his fiscal year 2012 budget to cut the $80 million for the EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign by stopping DERA funding next year, 352 legislators vote against an amendment that would have eliminated funding for the program.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2011

Special-needs course draws praise

A training program for special-needs drivers from the School Bus Safety Co. has been earning high marks from pupil transportation professionals. One calls it "a wonderful course that covers every issue in transporting students with special needs."

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2011

Obama proposes to stop DERA funding in 2012

The news comes as the president’s administration releases the fiscal year 2012 budget. The DERA authorizes the allocation of grant funding for the EPA’s National Clean Diesel Campaign, which has helped pupil transportation operations reduce emissions from their school buses by providing money for pollution-control technology.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2011

Seon Design introduces mobile surveillance system package

The solution includes fleet management software, a DVR, and video and recorded data management software.

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