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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.  

News•by Staff•February 2, 2010

FMCSA clarifies texting ban

An agency official explains that the new texting ban for truck and bus drivers only applies to school bus drivers in limited cases. A forthcoming proposed rule may affect school bus drivers not currently covered.

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News•by Staff•February 1, 2010

District must increase security for special-needs students on buses

Under a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, a Tennessee school district is required to enhance the safety of students with disabilities by taking such steps as staffing monitors to assist drivers on all special-needs buses. The settlement is the result of a lawsuit stemming from episodes of peer-on-peer sexual harassment on buses operated by the district.

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News•by Staff•February 1, 2010

District considering EpiPen training for bus drivers

Officials from a Massachusetts school district are planning to discuss with its contractor the possibility of training school bus drivers on how to use EpiPens. A state law going into effect in March will require the training only for new school bus drivers.

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News•by Staff•February 1, 2010

Thomas Built names new president

School bus OEM officially announces Kelley Platt as the successor of John O’Leary, who moved into a new role with Daimler Trucks North America. Platt played a pivotal role in Daimler’s 1998 acquisition of Thomas Built.

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News•by Staff•February 1, 2010

Ignition interlocks on buses help child care agency enhance safety

Rainbow Chimes Inc. has had the device, which prevents a bus driver under the influence of alcohol from operating a vehicle, installed on its buses. Sens-O-Lock of America provided the ignition interlocks, which also prevent drivers from leaving the bus running in an attempt to bypass the system prior to returning to drive the bus.

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News•by Staff•January 29, 2010

NSTA awards Green Fleet Certification to 11 members

Open to all NSTA members in good standing, the Green Fleet Certification program has been endorsed by the EPA's Clean School Bus USA program.

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News•by Staff•January 29, 2010

Propane bus endures winter testing

School districts in Minnesota try out Blue Bird’s Propane-Powered Vision to see how it performs in frigid weather.

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News•by Staff•January 28, 2010

Canadian pupil transportation event to tackle timely issues

Sessions during the biannual Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference, scheduled for May 16-19, will cover such topics as illegal bus passing, fuel management and seat belts. A trade show will also be held.

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News•by Staff•January 27, 2010

Washington state school buses could have ads

New legislation would permit school districts to place advertisements and educational material on and in school buses if they have been approved by the districts’ school boards. Revenue generated by the ads would be deposited in general or transportation vehicle funds.

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News•by Staff•January 26, 2010

Registration open for 15th NCST

Industry delegates can register for the National Congress on School Transportation through the NCST Website. An agenda for the event and proposed changes to its Writing Committee drafts are also available to view. Feb. 19 is the deadline to submit comments on the drafts.

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