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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.

Articlesby Thomas McMahonJuly 25, 2016

Servant Leadership Helps School Bus Contractor Shine

At Sunrise Transportation and other companies throughout his career, Robert Hach has focused on taking care of his people, who in turn take care of the students on their buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 25, 2016

IC Bus Unveils Gasoline-Powered Type C School Bus

In an interview with SBF, IC Bus exec Trish Reed discusses the new gasoline option, which is expected to provide easier maintenance and quieter operation compared to a diesel.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 22, 2016

IC Bus to Offer Cummins L9 Engine for RE Series School Bus

The new nine-liter diesel engine option will be available for the rear-engine Type D bus in 2017.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 21, 2016

Keeping Pace With Technology a Key Theme for School Bus Contractors

At NSTA’s annual meeting, contractors discuss the potential benefits of new safety technologies — and the potential threat of Uber and other ride-sharing apps.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 19, 2016

Atlanta Public Schools Names New Fleet Manager

The Georgia district hires Oliver Baird, who has managed large fleets for Tug Technologies and Coca-Cola.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 19, 2016

Robert Hach Named <I>School Bus Fleet</i>’s Contractor of the Year

At Sunrise Transportation and other companies throughout his career, Hach has focused on taking care of his people, who in turn take care of the students on their buses.

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Is There a Student Hiding on Your Bus?

A school bus driver and attendant allegedly left a 13-year-old boy on their bus twice, but the charges against them were ultimately dropped. The attendant says the boy “intentionally hid.” But is that a valid excuse?

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 13, 2016

Maryland State Director, NASDPTS President Leon Langley Shifts Gears

As Langley takes on the role of assistant director of transportation at Montgomery County (Md.) Public Schools, he steps down from his post as president of the state directors association.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 12, 2016

Wanted: Historical School Bus Photos, Thoughts on Future

SBF will mark its 60th anniversary in an upcoming issue. Readers can join the celebration by contributing a vintage photo or a comment about the future of school transportation.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 7, 2016

NTSB: Students Killed in Houston Crash Were Not Wearing Lap Belts

Investigators find that when a Houston ISD school bus was struck by a car and fell from an overpass last year, the four teens on the bus were not buckled up, and the two who died in the crash were ejected.

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