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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 21, 2010

FMCSA issues charges against illegal operator

FMCSA charged bus operator Cayetano Martinez with 78 violations of 13 separate motor carrier safety regulations. The agency's claim identifies the four separate company names Martinez allegedly used to illegally operate and evade previous orders from FMCSA.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2010

Publications provide information on diesel retrofit equipment

Technical bulletins with facts about diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate filters, as well as installation, operation and maintenance tips, are available on the National Clean Diesel Campaign section of the EPA Website.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2010

Illinois district to reconsider bus pass fees

A high volume of complaints from parents has led the school board to reconsider its policy, which would have saved $85,000.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2010

Transportation department develops safety programs

Bus drivers will be able to reward students for participating in the "Meet Me at the Bus Stop" and "My Brother's Keeper" programs, both of which are designed to improve school bus safety. The developments come after an accident in which a kindergartner was struck and killed by a passing motorist.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2010

NAPT calls for Heroism Award nominations

For a person to be considered as a recipient, he or she must be a pupil transportation professional who performed a life-saving act, or the action must directly affect a pupil transportation program. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 1.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2010

Feds to promote school bus use

The news comes in response to the pupil transportation industry’s campaign for a federally-funded program touting the benefits of school buses. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood tells members of Congress that NHTSA will begin creating educational materials next year.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2010

Share your safety tips

SBF wants your contributions for a forthcoming article on ways to enhance safety at school bus operations. We’ll cover a wide range of areas, including on the bus, during loading/unloading, in the bus lot and in the garage.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2010

First Student wins Ohio, Michigan contracts

Under a three-year agreement, the contractor will serve Columbus City Schools beginning July 1, operating more than 270 of the district’s routes. The company’s three-year contract with Oak Park Schools will begin with the 2010-11 school year. It will provide regular and special-education busing for students.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2010

Thomas Built Buses founder to be honored

On Friday, Perley A. Thomas will be inducted into the North America Railway Hall of Fame. Thomas opened a streetcar manufacturing company, Perley A. Thomas Car Works, in 1916, which began manufacturing school buses 20 years later.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

Zonar donates scholarships to attend NAPT Summit

Each of the 10 scholarships will cover the cost of one conference registration. NAPT members are encouraged to apply; if applicants are not current members, Zonar will pay for the cost of membership. Individuals can apply from July 1 through Oct. 1.

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