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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 McMahonNovember 2, 2017

NHTSA: Traffic Fatalities Increased in 2016

Federal data show that there were 37,461 deaths on the nation’s roads in 2016, up 5.6% from the 2015 total. The report includes details on school bus fatalities.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 1, 2017

Police: NYC Terror Suspect Strikes School Bus

Two children and two adults on a school bus are injured in the deadly truck attack in New York City that authorities are calling an act of terrorism.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 26, 2017

STA Team Helps With Houston Hurricane Cleanup

A dozen HR directors from Student Transportation of America spend a day picking up debris in a neighborhood that was flooded by Hurricane Harvey.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 24, 2017

Maryland Police Find School Bus Driver at Fault in Rollover Crash

Police say they believe that Tyra Wilcox was speeding when she lost control of her bus, which flipped onto its side.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 23, 2017

4th Keynote Speaker Added to NAPT Conference Lineup

Jack Shaw, executive director of the American Blockchain Council, will discuss the use of technology in student transportation.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 19, 2017

Report Targets School Buses Caught on Camera Running Red Lights in New York

State associations respond to the attorney general’s report, which highlights traffic camera citations issued to school bus companies.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonOctober 18, 2017

Who Are You Hiring? Driver Assessments Aim to Give Vital Insight

Looking to boost driver retention as well as safety, some school bus operations have added online assessments to their hiring processes. Advocates say these screening tools can help determine whether an applicant is a fit for the job.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 16, 2017

Drivers Urged to ‘Stop on Red’ for National School Bus Safety Week

Transportation and law enforcement officials promote the importance of stopping for school buses with their red lights flashing and stop arms extended.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 12, 2017

California Agency Offers Grants for CNG, Propane School Buses

The program will provide funding to replace pre-1994 diesel school buses in Southern California.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 10, 2017

Mother Speaks Out After Daughter Nearly Struck at School Bus Stop

Joyce Rhoades of Minnesota credits the school bus driver with helping to save her daughter’s life when a truck illegally passed the bus as the 11-year-old was crossing.

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