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Thomas McMahon

Executive Editor

Thomas had covered the pupil transportation industry with School Bus Fleet since 2002. When he's not writing articles about yellow buses, he enjoys running long distances and making a joyful noise with his guitar.

Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 28, 2018

Student Transportation Inc. to Be Acquired by Investors

North America’s third-largest school bus contractor will be purchased by a group led by CDPQ, STI’s largest shareholder.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 26, 2018

Love the Bus Events Treat School Bus Drivers With Valentines, Meals

School districts and contractors celebrate pupil transporters with festivities that include breakfasts and lunches, cards made by students, and visits from dignitaries.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonFebruary 26, 2018

Dad Designs School Bus Lego Set

Inspired by his son’s love of yellow buses, Nathan Roberts creates a model set with the classic plastic building bricks. If his proposal gains enough supporters, Lego will review it for possible production.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 23, 2018

Bill Targets Testing Delays for CDL Applicants

The legislation in Congress aims to reduce wait times for driver applicants to take a CDL skills test.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 22, 2018

New Administrator Confirmed for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Raymond Martinez is cleared by the Senate to lead FMCSA. The National School Transportation Association says it looks forward to working with him.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 21, 2018

Texas District Deploys Fogmaker Fire Suppression in School Buses

Charter school operator ILTexas will equip all 16 of its buses with Fogmaker North America’s fire suppression kits.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 20, 2018

California School District Orders 2 GreenPower Electric School Buses

The Synapse 72 all-electric buses are expected to be delivered to Rialto Unified School District this summer.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 20, 2018

Gun Comments on School Buses Trigger Police Response

Bus incidents in four states reveal a heightened level of vigilance after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 15, 2018

Alt-Fuel Tax Credits Extended Through 2017

A $0.50 per gallon credit for propane and natural gas and an alt-fuel infrastructure incentive are among tax provisions retroactively applied to last year.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 13, 2018

Trans/Air Co-Founder Dick Lehnert Passes

Lehnert and his brother Ed launched the company in 1979 to supply bus air-conditioning systems to the transportation industry.

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