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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 10, 2010

District eliminates school bus service, with backup plan

If 85 percent of parents of current riders approve a fee increase for bus passes, regular-ed transportation will be reinstated at Poway (Calif.) Unified School District. Transportation Director Tim Purvis remains optimistic.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2010

NAPT recommends Peaceful School Bus Program

The program, created at an elementary school in New York, is designed to change the social dynamics on the school bus to reduce bullying incidents. It is available to NAPT members at a 20-percent discount.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2010

Another longtime state director to retire

Gilbert Perea, the state pupil transportation director for New Mexico, will retire later this month with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. It began when he was a basketball coach, which required him to be licensed as a school bus activity driver.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

IC Bus University rolls on

The next session for school bus technicians is scheduled for the week of Aug. 16. Up to 43 hours of training will be provided.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

Training course now available through school risk groups

The executive director of the Public School Risk Institute says that there are more than 100 groups that may be able to purchase the School Bus Safety Co. course for their members or offer credits in their financing structure.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

Utah ups background check requirement

Changes come after 2008 legislative audit that found drivers with questionable backgrounds. New requirements include submitting to FBI background check.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

Seon launches Web-based fleet monitoring system

Live reporting features include vehicle speed and direction, idle time, ignition status, route mileage and aggressive driving. With geo-fencing, users can set up a designated area and if a vehicle travels beyond this point, the system administrator is notified via email or text message.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

No mechanical issues in fatal bus crash

The school bus driver tells investigators that a car crossed the line and forced her off the road. One student died and others were injured in the Ohio crash last week.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2010

Special-needs bus driver honored

David Vargas of First Student was recognized by a Connecticut parents organization for his exceptional performance in providing transportation to students with learning disabilities.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2010

Community mourns special-needs bus aide

The car of Gertrude Knowles, a longtime Palm Beach County Schools employee, went off the road and into a canal as she was driving to work in late April.

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