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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 McMahonMarch 15, 2017

School Bus Questions Answered in New FAQ Section

A new feature on the SBF website answers frequently asked questions about yellow school buses — including why they’re yellow.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 15, 2017

Teen Fatally Struck by Truck at School Bus Stop

A 15-year-old in Grants Pass, Oregon, is waiting for his school bus when a pickup truck veers onto the sidewalk and knocks him to the ground.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 14, 2017

Oregon District Fixing School Buses After 2 Fires

Following two recent bus fires, Klamath County School District sidelined 14 buses of the same model and year. Now the district is making changes to wires and hydraulic lines.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 13, 2017

Titan to Bring New Type A to School Bus Market

Brian Barrington, an industry veteran and VP of the new venture, says that the Titan Bus line will boast a wider body and entry door, along with standard equipment like LED lighting, tinted glass, and a multiplex system.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 8, 2017

2 Atlanta Fleet Leaders Earn ASE Master Certification

Oliver Baird and Brian Purtymun of Atlanta Public Schools attain the Master School Bus Technician designation.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 2, 2017

6 Students Injured as Steam, Coolant Spray Into School Bus

A South Carolina school district says that a coolant supply hose ruptured, causing a hot mixture to release inside the 1999 model year bus.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 27, 2017

Oregon Workshop Targets Student Management

Behavior on the bus, autism, and bullying prevention are among the topics covered in an OPTA training event.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 23, 2017

Navajo School Bus Driver Promotes Student Success

Freddie Yazzie, a longtime driver on a Navajo reservation in Arizona, has lined the ceiling of his bus with posters that highlight the feats of former riders.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 17, 2017

Third-Party Vendors to Provide CDL Testing in New Jersey

A new state law aims to accelerate the process of getting a commercial driver’s license by enabling private vendors to conduct the knowledge and skills tests.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 13, 2017

Deputy Cited for Passing School Bus, Fired for Ethics Violation

The Arkansas sheriff’s deputy is terminated for giving conflicting accounts of the incident.

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