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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 McMahonJanuary 31, 2017

Elaine Chao Confirmed as U.S. Transportation Secretary

As chief of the Department of Transportation, Chao’s purview includes two agencies that regulate pupil transportation: NHTSA and FMCSA.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 30, 2017

Museum Boasts Variety of Vintage Buses

The Museum of Bus Transportation aims to educate the public on the development of the bus industry and its vital role in the lives of Americans.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonJanuary 27, 2017

Another Look at Electronic Stability Control

The phone rang, and I looked down at the caller ID: “CHATTANOOGA TN.” I immediately knew the awful reason for the call, if not who the caller was. It was Tuesday, Nov. 22, the morning after the devastating school bus crash …

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 26, 2017

New Study Analyzes School Bus Fires

The report, commissioned by FMCSA, sheds light on the frequency and common causes of fires in school buses and motorcoaches.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 26, 2017

Last Call: Apply for School Bus eXchange

Jan. 31 is the deadline for school transportation officials to apply for the third edition of the educational networking event.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 25, 2017

New Jersey Stop-Arm Camera Bill Advances

The state Senate passes a bill that would permit school districts to contract with a private vendor for stop-arm violation monitoring systems on their school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 20, 2017

Larry Sherrill Helped Shape School Bus Driver Training

Sherrill, a longtime instructor for California’s Office of School Transportation, was instrumental in the development of a behind-the-wheel guide for the state’s school bus drivers.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 20, 2017

Truck Strikes 3 Students at School Bus Stop

According to police in Minnesota, initial reports indicate that the bus was stopped with its stop arm extended, and the teens were hit by the pickup truck as they walked toward the bus.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 19, 2017

Buddy Luce Was Former Blue Bird CEO, Son of Founder

Albert "Buddy" Luce Jr., an integral figure in the history of Blue Bird, died on Jan. 11 at age 94.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 19, 2017

NTSB Still Seeking Probable Cause of Chattanooga School Bus Crash

The agency releases a preliminary report with a few new details, including confirmation that the driver had been in two school bus crashes since the start of the school year.

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