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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 McMahonMarch 26, 2015

Peggy Burns awarded as School Bus Champion

The American School Bus Council recognizes Burns, an expert on legal issues in pupil transportation, for her two decades of dedication to the industry.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 23, 2015

Bill targets school bus stops near sex offenders

The legislation would require Illinois school districts to notify parents of any school bus stops within 500 feet of a sex offender’s residence.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 23, 2015

EPA awards $8 million for clean diesel projects

The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grants will fund such projects as retrofitting and replacing older school buses.

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Time to prove my trust in the bus

My personal support for the school bus has essentially been “on paper” — until now. With my son about to start riding the school bus, I realized this: It’s time to put my money where my mouth is. Or, more precisely, it’s time to prove my trust in the yellow bus.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMarch 20, 2015

How to Pinpoint and Prevent Common Brake Problems

Brake experts give guidance on conducting thorough inspections, servicing the brake systems and teaching school bus drivers what to watch out for.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 19, 2015

Job fair seeks school bus driver candidates

At Orange County (Fla.) Public Schools event, current bus drivers will be on hand to answer questions. The district’s job fairs have helped tackle driver shortage.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 16, 2015

District runs more than 1,200 school buses on biodiesel

Orange County (Fla.) Public Schools’ entire bus fleet is now powered by B20 biodiesel, which has cut diesel use by 560,000 gallons per year.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 13, 2015

2 windows shot on school bus

A school bus was damaged by suspected BB gunfire near a Seattle elementary school on Thursday, police say. No one was injured.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 12, 2015

Christopher Hart confirmed as NTSB chairman

With the Senate confirmation, Hart officially takes the helm of the National Transportation Safety Board after serving as acting chair since Deborah Hersman’s departure.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 11, 2015

NASDPTS kicks off national stop-arm violation count

School bus operators across the country are again being called on to tally the number of vehicles that illegally pass their buses in one day.

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