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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, 2006

NSTA looks at Head Start, EPA funding at winter meeting

MAUI, Hawaii — The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) addressed a number of critical issues facing the pupil transportation industry at its mid-winter meeting in late January.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2006

NAPT News & Views

In my opening News & Views article (“Big family takes on big goals,” November 2005, pg. 18), I indicated that the NAPT Board of Directors would “review and renew” our strategic policy.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2006

<i>SBF</i>'s 2006 Contractor Showcase

Meet three of the nation's largest school bus contractors, and find out what separates them from the rest of the pack.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2006

Top spots in transit at NHTSA, FMCSA

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The administrator positions at two key federal transportation agencies are in the process of turning over.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2006

Longtime industry stalwart dies

GURNEE, Ill. — Peter J. Grandolfo, a pupil transportation authority in the area of special needs, died Jan. 22. He was 59.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2006

Sharp jump in 'danger zone' deaths

There were 20 student deaths attributed to school bus “danger zone” accidents during the 2004-05 school year, a 122 percent increase over the previous year.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2006

'Be Cool. Bus Rules!' renews safety program

WARRENVILLE, Ill. — Students are again being urged to be cool — and safe — as they ride the bus to and from school.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2006

Bus Briefs

Fleeing suspect tries to hijack school bus SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A fleeing burglary suspect was shot and killed by police moments after h...

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2006

Bus driver braves icy water to rescue woman

OLD FORGE, N.Y. — In a remarkable showing of vigilance and courage, a school bus driver helped save the life of a woman trapped in her car in a frigid pond.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2006

Search begins for next 'America's Best'

ALBANY, N.Y. — The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) has again sent out the call to find “America’s Best” school bus maintenance and inspection professionals.

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