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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 8, 2011

'Ice missile' strikes bus, shattering windshield

A sheet of ice that fell off of a tractor-trailer hits the bus. The driver successfully pulls the bus over. He and three students sustain injuries in the incident.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2011

Student Transportation creates special-needs council

The council comprises employees and managers of the school bus contractor company. The council's focus will include promoting greater awareness and understanding of the types of disabilities some of the company's passengers experience.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2011

School bus driver fired for suspected DUI

Steven Sauer drives into a snow bank while on route to pick up elementary school students and is then arrested. In addition to firing Sauer, the company that employed him is considering installing Breathalyzers on its buses to help prevent similar incidents.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2011

San Francisco district proposes changes to transportation

The changes include reducing service for general-education students attending elementary and middle schools; 11 elementary schools may see it cut entirely. Changes would be implemented over the next three years and would support the board of education’s strategic plan commitments and budget reduction goals.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2011

District cancels plan to lay off 88 school bus attendants

Detroit Public Schools officials decide not to proceed with the layoffs after two busloads of parents attend a state board of education meeting to complain about special-education problems in the district.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2011

Zonar Systems to offer engine diagnostic system

The company partners with Mitchell 1 to develop Zonar Rx, in which the latter’s Repair-Connect web services will be integrated into Zonar’s Ground Traffic Control web-based data management software. Zonar Rx will communicate trouble codes from an engine control module and provide essential service information to diagnose and repair the problem.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 3, 2011

NAPT Technology Showcase

Here’s a look at some of the latest pupil transportation products that were on view at the NAPT trade show in Portland, Ore. New offerings included a student safety seat, a three-point latch vest and a wheelchair securement module.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2011

Prices raised on Bridgestone truck, bus tires

The 12-percent price increase is effective immediately on Bridgestone and Firestone brand truck and bus radial tires. A company official cites "severely escalating raw material costs."

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2011

Arsenault Associates announces annual photo contest winners

The winning photos submitted by companies will be featured in Arsenault's 2011-12 17-month calender. Each winning picture was accompanied by a description of how the company uses Arsenault's Dossier fleet maintenance management software to lower costs and increase profits.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2011

District board proposes multi-tier bus schedule

The board of education for Guilford County Schools in North Carolina will hold meetings for community input on the proposed schedule, which could save the district $1.1 million to $1.6 million.

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