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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 StaffMarch 22, 2010

Bill would aid in funding bus refurbishments

New legislation would allow Georgia school districts to refurbish existing units using state funding for purchasing new buses. Renovations would have to be completed by a school bus manufacturer or dealer.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2010

Experts to discuss seat belts for school buses

During DATTCO's expo in April, industry officials and others will focus on an overview of safety data, seat belt options, usage statistics, compliance and enforcement issues, costs and trends in legislation.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2010

Espar school bus heaters get extended warranty

Extended service coverage is available to school bus customers at no charge. Company says the move is made in light of current economic pressures.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2010

More support needed for school bus campaign

The effort to create a federally-funded program to promote school bus use needs nearly 40 more representatives to sign on. A letter outlining the plan will be sent to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood next Friday.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

Emergency response expert offers school bus in-service

In the two-hour presentation, attendees learn what can be done prior to an emergency, what to expect from emergency responders, and what they can do to help emergency responders and start preparing for the "never-happen-to-us" emergency.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

Blue Bird presents at Propane Engine Fuel Summit

Company officials spoke to attendees about the Propane-Powered Vision Type C school and activity bus, noting that the 77-passenger unit meets and exceeds all federal and Canadian motor vehicle safety standards and yields lower fuel, maintenance and operating costs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

Thomas Built to deliver SCR-equipped buses to Durham

The school bus manufacturer in May will begin filling an order from the contractor for 288 Saf-T-Liner EF units. Along with a redesigned cockpit, the bus features a Cummins engine with selective catalytic reduction technology to meet EPA emissions requirements.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2010

New software assists with fleet maintenance management

Transfinder’s browser-based solution, Servicefinder, includes features and tools to help pupil transportation personnel track parts and inventory, schedule preventive maintenance and work orders, and monitor fuel consumption.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2010

IC Bus in search of Canada’s Greenest School

Students are encouraged to convey their visions for how they would make their schools more environmentally friendly. The school of the winning entrant will receive a hybrid school bus from the manufacturer and a “green” audit.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2010

Conn. seat belt bill moves forward

Bill requiring lap-shoulder belts on all buses manufactured after January 2012 has been approved by the legislature's Transportation Committee, and now moves to both houses for a vote.

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