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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 1, 2016

School bus driver struck by car dies in hospital

Jason Henry, a school bus driver in Arizona, had exited his bus to move a sign when he was hit by a car. A week later, he succumbed to his injuries.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 28, 2016

EPA guide targets air pollution levels at schools

The document offers strategies for limiting students’ exposure, including ventilation and filtration, school siting decisions, anti-idling policies and school bus fleet upgrades.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 27, 2016

Death of school bus driver investigated as homicide

Jean Tuggy was found dead in her house in Pennsylvania last week. Police are considering it an intentional homicide, although possible motives were unclear.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 26, 2016

Law firm launches school bus safety campaign

Representing the family of Hunter Pitt, a 6-year-old who was run over by his school bus, led a personal injury law firm to create "Wait, Wait, Wait — 3 Ways to Keep Kids Safe.”

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonJanuary 26, 2016

Are severe stop-arm fines effective?

Setting stop-arm fine amounts that drivers will take seriously is important. But if the penalties become too steep, do they become ineffective? For example, Iowa has seen more violations pleaded down or dismissed since increasing fines.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJanuary 22, 2016

Q&A: Trucker-Turned-Triathlete on Staying Fit for Driving

After experiencing the decline in fitness that often accompanies truck driving, Siphiwe Baleka set out to develop a realistic routine for truckers to get in shape. Now, he brings his health message to the school bus world.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 22, 2016

<I>School Bus Fleet</i> launches new website, new look

The new and improved schoolbusfleet.com offers easier navigation and a more responsive design for users on mobile devices.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJanuary 21, 2016

Partnerships Are Path to Success for Pam McDonald

The longtime pupil transportation leader has helped strengthen the industry by building vital connections with colleagues and suppliers.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 20, 2016

Exterior sensors mandated on New Jersey school buses

Gov. Chris Christie signs a bill that requires sensors to alert the school bus driver if there are children in front or in back of the bus.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 20, 2016

New all-electric school bus to fit 48 passengers

The e-Quest XL electric bus, a Starcraft body on a Ford F59 chassis, uses a Motiv electric powertrain. Motiv and Creative Bus Sales partner to launch the new bus.

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