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12 Ways To Do More Without Blowing Your Fleet’s Budget

Driver shortages and rising costs are straining already stretched school transportation budgets. Learn 12 practical strategies that help school bus fleets be more efficient, control costs, strengthen compliance, and protect student riders…all by using fleet technology that could pay for itself within a year.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2017

Allison Transmission Promotes Global Marketing Director

Otto Szalavari is named managing director of global marketing for Allison, which supplies transmissions for school buses and other vehicles.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 7, 2017

NASDPTS Updates 2 School Bus Safety Publications

The state directors’ organization releases recommendations on using school buses instead of full-size vans and maintaining safety compliance of school bus components.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2017

Daimler Trucks North America Launches 3-D Printing for Parts

The parent company of Thomas Built Buses says it sees 3-D printing as a better way to provide rare parts when customers need them.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2017

Safety Issues Found With Unmarked Charter School Bus

The Michigan school bus, which had raised suspicion when it tried to pick up students in October, was driven without valid proof of insurance or registration, and had several mechanical issues.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2017

OPW Unveils Petro Vend 200 Fuel Island Terminal

The new terminal offers modular options that make it scalable for a wide range of unattended fueling needs, according to OPW.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2017

Blue Bird Names Dana Supplier of the Year

Dana provides the school bus OEM with a range of drivetrain solutions, including Spicer axles, driveshafts, and end yokes.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2017

New Blue Bird Dealer Named in Virginia Market

The school bus OEM’s dealership representation in Virginia recently transitioned from Carter Machinery to Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

Rotary Rolls Out 3 New Heavy-Duty Tire Changers

The line is designed to help technicians change tires on trucks, buses, and other vehicles in the shop or on the road.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2017

District's School Bus Mechanics Driving Due to Substitute Driver Shortage

The situation at Pittsylvania County (Va.) Schools sparks concerns about the availability of a mechanic if a breakdown occurs.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2017

First Student Utah Fleet Earns Perfect Inspection Score

The Ogden location achieves a score of 100% on its two Utah Highway Patrol fleet inspections for the second year in a row.

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