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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 6, 2015

Nikki Hughes named to NASDPTS administrative post

The school transportation veteran joins the state directors association as administrative and member services director.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonOctober 6, 2015

A tragic reminder about texting and driving

A killer. That’s essentially what texting can become when it coincides with driving. That point was tragically reinforced by a fatal school bus crash in Knoxville, Tennessee, according to the police investigation.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonOctober 6, 2015

NHTSA chief on school bus safety, seat belts

After NHTSA's public meeting in July, Mark Rosekind discussed key points that were made, as well as what the agency will consider proposing this fall, in an exclusive interview with School Bus Fleet.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 1, 2015

Arrest made in hit-and-run with school bus

Police in Arizona posted information about the crash on social media and then received a tip that they said led to the identification and arrest of a suspect.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 29, 2015

EPA school bus rebate funding increases to $7M

The rebates are for replacing older school buses or — in a new option for the program this year — installing retrofit technology to reduce emissions.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonSeptember 28, 2015

Never forget the danger of leaving a child behind

The death of autistic student Paul Lee, who was left on his school bus, is a tragic reminder of the importance of thoroughly checking every bus after every run.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 22, 2015

School bus driver cited, fired after crashing into pond

Officials say that the Hillsborough County (Fla.) Public Schools driver apparently hit the accelerator while hitting the brake before careening into a pond with 27 students on board.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 18, 2015

Florida district honors veteran school bus drivers

The group of 81 drivers at Hillsborough County Public Schools has a combined 2,225 years of experience. They are recognized at a school board meeting.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 16, 2015

School bus duo wins state award for protecting girl

Driver Gwendolyn Brinson and attendant Kathy Ritter, who helped thwart a man accused of lewd behavior, are honored by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 14, 2015

Tennessee district names new director of transportation

Jerry Partlow returns to Wilson County Schools after the firing of Tiffany Lowery, who held the transportation director position for less than a year.

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