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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 5, 2015

Stop requirement dropped for buses at Tacoma rail crossing

Tacoma (Wash.) Public Schools officials say that vehicle crashes have occurred when buses were required to stop at the crossing, which trains use infrequently and at low speeds.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 3, 2015

New president appointed at Thomas Built Buses

Caley Edgerly, the current VP of operations for the school bus manufacturer, will be promoted to president and CEO after Kelley Platt moves to truck manufacturer Western Star.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 3, 2015

School bus driver killed, 13 students injured in Alberta crash

The bus, with 14 students on board, collided with a semi-truck on Monday. “The unthinkable happened this morning,” the school district superintendent says.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 30, 2015

More special-needs conferences to be held in California

The Office of School Transportation events, slated for April 14-15 and Nov. 17-18, will focus on when and how to transport children with special needs.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 30, 2015

NASDPTS reports on vehicles allowed in student transportation

The state director survey’s findings include which states allow non-school bus vehicles, such as vans, transit buses and passenger cars, to be used for home-school-home transportation.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 23, 2015

Mechanic-turned-director Brian Weisinger to retire

After nearly 40 years in the industry, the Texas pupil transportation stalwart will step down from his district position but will remain active in the industry.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 21, 2015

Diesel drops below $3 per gallon

The average price of diesel in the U.S. is down to $2.933 per gallon. The last time the average was under $3 was in September 2010.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJanuary 20, 2015

Jim Beekman Awarded for Efficiency Efforts, Keen Leadership

Beekman galvanized the Orange County (Fla.) Public Schools transportation department and implemented numerous improvements, which led to increased efficiency, multi-million-dollar savings and high staff morale.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 19, 2015

76 school bus fleets win EPA rebates

The $3 million in rebates will be used in replacing more than 200 older diesel school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 15, 2015

TAPT: Bus stop bill could reduce safety, raise costs

The Texas Association for Pupil Transportation says a bill that would require home-side school bus stops would increase operating costs an estimated 30%, which could force districts to reduce bus service.

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