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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.  

Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2007

Specialty Mfg. merges with transit supplier

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Specialty Manufacturing Inc. and Pretoria Transit Interiors completed a transaction that combines the two bus component suppliers.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2007

2007 Contractor Showcase

Durham School Services, Downers Grove, Ill. What is your greatest challenge? Durham School Services takes great measures ...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2007

Product Highlights

Workshop teaches student safety drills Designed to be used in a classroom or on the school bus, PTSI’s revised and renamed “School Bus Saf...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2007

Ford diesel chassis put on hold

Citing a contractual dispute with one of its engine suppliers, Ford Motor Co. stopped taking orders on Feb. 7 for its 2007 model year E-350 and E-450 chassis with 6.0-liter diesel engines. These chassis are used as platforms for Type A school buses.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2007

Q&A: Change — and Opportunity — at Collins Industries’ Bus Division

In mid-January, Kent Tyler narrowed his focus at Collins Industries while, at the same time, broadening his responsibilities. On Jan. 19, Tyler w...

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2007

Alabama panel presents seat belt recommendations

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A group charged with examining the subject of seat belts on school buses presented its findings to Gov. Bob Riley. The seven-m...

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2007

Bus Briefs — 2/28/07

Young hero helps avert bus tragedy CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The heroics performed by a 12-year-old girl staved off a potential bus trage...

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2007

Thomas Built names ‘Driver of the Year’

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Thanks to one of her more grateful passengers, Elaine Brogan of the Branchburg (N.J.) School District was named the “Children’s Ch...

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2007

Major ‘losses’ create big-time winners

North Clackamas School District bus drivers, mechanics and other school associates participate in "The Biggest Loser" competition.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2007

Thomas Built plant renovations underway

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Thomas Built Buses began renovations to its 1408 Courtesy Road plant late last year and expects the $10.3 million improvement plan to be completed by January 2008.

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