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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 McMahonOctober 22, 2015

Contractors spotlight School Bus Safety Week

Efforts by private school bus operators include calling for increased safety legislation, issuing tips for students and recognizing exemplary employees.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 20, 2015

Iowa Pupil Transportation Association names new executive director

Chris Darling steps into the role, succeeding Owen Freese. Darling previously oversaw transportation at Fort Dodge Community School District for two decades.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 20, 2015

Stop-arm enforcement a focus for School Bus Safety Week

School bus operations across the nation are working to spotlight school bus safety this week — in some cases with the help of law enforcement.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 20, 2015

Metro Nashville school bus drivers to get $300 bonus

Officials at the Tennessee school district say that the one-time bonus recognizes the drivers' extra work that has been caused by understaffing.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonOctober 19, 2015

Do they know it’s School Bus Safety Week?

If you haven’t spread the word in your community, chances are good that they don’t know about this important week in pupil transportation. It’s a great opportunity to promote the exemplary safety record of the school bus industry.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 14, 2015

District's school bus driver shortage leads to delays

A shortage of nearly 150 school bus drivers is expected to impact about a quarter of the bus routes at Metro Nashville (Tenn.) Public Schools.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 13, 2015

Southeastern States conference heads to West Virginia

The event that brings together pupil transportation professionals from 14 states in the Southeast will be held in Charleston in July 2016.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 13, 2015

Blue Bird, Bendix demonstrate electronic stability control

A thrilling test ride on a school bus showed how ESC technology can help the driver maintain control on slippery surfaces and sharp turns.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 8, 2015

School bus driver charged after detour into cornfield

The bus had pieces of corn stalks hanging from its undercarriage when police located it. The driver had children on board and was allegedly impaired.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonOctober 7, 2015

Separating boys and girls on the school bus

In Atlanta, some older boys and girls have been separated on the school bus to improve behavior. District officials tell me that their drivers are given autonomy to decide how to seat their passengers.

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