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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•December 15, 2009

Police charge driver for rear-ending bus

A Massachusetts man is cited by state police for following too closely after his tractor-trailer struck the back of a school bus on a highway.

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News•by Staff•December 15, 2009

Alabama state director discusses Huntsville crash report

Joe Lightsey says the accident emphasized the need for close monitoring and strong penalties to ensure that school bus drivers buckle up.

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News•by Staff•December 11, 2009

Blue Bird launches online propane calculator

The calculator is tooled specifically for the bus market and evaluates the average annual cost of the Blue Bird Propane-Powered Vision school bus.

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News•by Staff•December 11, 2009

NAPT calls for proposals for 2010 conference

The presentation proposals should include practical information and advice and must meet the administrative or operational needs of industry officials. The submission deadline is April 15.

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News•by Staff•December 11, 2009

Child hit by car at bus stop, pedal misapplication cited

Police said that the 82-year-old driver of the car that passed the school bus accidentally stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake as she approached. The kindergartner later died at the hospital.

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News•by Staff•December 11, 2009

ASBC asks for $5M in federal funds

The pupil transportation industry coalition goes to Washington to drum up support for a public education campaign to promote increased school bus ridership.

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News•by Staff•December 9, 2009

Obama picks Senate aide to head NHTSA

As senior counsel of the Senate’s Consumer Protection Subcommittee, David L. Strickland is currently the lead staff person for NHTSA oversight. He is recognized as an expert in vehicle fuel economy, vehicle safety and driver behavior factors.

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News•by Staff•December 8, 2009

First 2010 emissions-compliant IC buses delivered

A Mississippi district receives 28 IC Bus CE Series school buses equipped with EPA-certified MaxxForce DT Advanced EGR engines from Navistar.

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News•by Staff•December 8, 2009

Collins Bus becomes NJCAA sponsor

In a three-year agreement, member schools of the National Junior College Athletic Association will receive "most favored customer" status and associated discounts from Collins Bus.

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News•by Staff•December 8, 2009

Blue Bird redesigns cockpit of Type C unit

The revamped driver’s area in the Vision school bus boasts ergonomic placement of switches and controls, an easy-to-read instrument panel, a redesigned electrical panel and a foot-applied parking brake, among other features.

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