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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 StaffJanuary 1, 2007

NTSB urges cell phone ban for bus drivers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is urging federal and state governments to prohibit school bus, transit bus and mot...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2007

Danger zone fatalities drop

TOPEKA, Kan. — The number of children killed in school bus loading and unloading accidents dropped by more than a third in the 2005-06 school year.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2007

NAPT Technology Showcase

Vision bolsters loading area view In addition to a new look, the redesigned Vision Type C bus includes such features as a “Safety ...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2007

Q&A: Customer Service Is Top Priority for U.S. Bus Corp.

President John Manzi says the key to success lies in understanding and meeting the end-users’ needs. Meanwhile, tough competition and rising costs provide challenges.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2007

Great Fleets Across America 2007

To further recognize the invaluable service provided by the nation’s pupil transportation programs, we present the seventh installment of our “Great Fleets” series. Find out how this year’s 10 outstanding operations have raised the bar in safety, efficiency, maintenance and other areas.

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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2006

Motorist to serve prison time for bus-stop death

PONTIAC, Mich. — A motorist who hit and killed a high-school student while illegally passing a school bus was sentenced to seven to 22 1/2 years in prison.

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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2006

Head Start final rule offers key exemptions

Head Start grantees have been given clearance to request waivers from two key Head Start transportation requirements — that each child be seated in a child restraint system while the vehicle is in motion and that each bus have at least one monitor on board at all times.

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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2006

New game teaches school bus safety

School bus safety is important, but teaching it can be a challenge. Many children just don’t listen to safety lectures, and even when they do, some concepts can be difficult for them to learn.

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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2006

Michigan school buses improve rating

Nearly nine of 10 school buses passed comprehensive inspections by the Michigan State Police’s Motor Carrier Division during the 2005-06 school year.

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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2006

Q&A: Investing in Specialty

On the heels of a new partnership with a private equity firm, Specialty Manufacturing President Gray Ellison discusses the company’s direction.

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