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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•October 27, 2009

NAPT to honor industry pioneer and advocate

Thomas Cellitti of Navistar will be inducted into the NAPT Hall of Fame on Sunday. Cellitti is being recognized for his leadership and support of pupil transportation when he served as vice president and general manager of Navistar’s bus business, now known as IC Bus, from 1991 to 2004. ...

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News•by Staff•October 26, 2009

Bus stop ID program targets student safety

Innovative program features wristbands that match students to the right bus. Wristbands list student's name, grade, school, route and stop number.

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News•by Staff•October 23, 2009

New York program catches multiple illegal passes

State association reports that three school buses equipped with cameras recorded 46 occurrences of illegal passing in three school districts over a span of 40 school days....

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News•by Staff•October 23, 2009

Medical marijuana still off-limits for bus drivers

The U.S. Department of Transportation clarifies that the Department of Justice's guidelines on medical marijuana prosecution have no bearing on the drug testing program for safety-sensitive transportation employees....

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News•by Staff•October 23, 2009

Funding cut for Michigan school bus inspection program

Operations statewide are required by law to have their buses inspected by state police annually in order to be allowed to run them, but the state's K-12 school aid budget does not include the $1.4 million necessary to continue inspections. State pupil transportation associations have taken action to restore the funding and continue the program....

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News•by Staff•October 22, 2009

TCI to administer U.S. Bus recalls

Transportation Collaborative Inc. feels it is in the industry's best interests to take responsibility for the company's recalls. NHTSA has released TCI from liability in connection with U.S. Bus' violations of the vehicle safety act and the agency's regulations....

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News•by Staff•October 22, 2009

<i>SBF</i> unveils redesigned Website

New, user-friendly layout is organized by targeted channels, which cover such pertinent topics as school bus safety, management and training, maintenance, green issues, special needs and contractors....

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Articles•Cover Story•by Staff•October 21, 2009

Approaches to Protect Students in Loading Zones

Recent student fatalities highlight the importance of maximizing safety in and around this area at schools. Pupil transportation industry professionals offer many effective ways to do so, from separating groups of traffic to implementing detailed policies for bus drivers to providing training for students. Communicating with school staff and parents is essential.

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News•by Staff•October 19, 2009

School bus operations report benefits of biodiesel

The National Biodiesel Board says that operations across the country are running their buses on the fuel and are seeing a reduction in operating costs, strong fuel performance and environmental benefits....

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News•by Staff•October 19, 2009

FirstGroup supports efforts to reduce distracted driving

The company backs U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s proposal that would restrict cell phone use and ban text messaging for commercial drivers....

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