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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 5, 2018

PHOTOS: Wisconsin Association Honors School Bus Drivers, Mechanics

The Wisconsin School Bus Association awards seven drivers and three mechanics for excellence in their profession. Some have more than 50 years of service.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2018

First Student Awarded New York Contract

The school bus company will begin providing transportation for Watertown City School District at the start of the 2018-19 school year. 

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 29, 2018

California Finalizes Plan for $423 Million Share of VW Funds

The state earmarks $130 million for electric buses. The mitigation funding is expected to become available starting in early 2019.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 29, 2018

Q’Straint Launches Online Training Course for Wheelchair Securement

The new “Securement 101” course covers safety and liability, equipment operation, and securing wheelchairs and occupants.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2018

Reminder: AMF-Bruns Launches Award for Special-Needs School Bus Drivers

The securement equipment supplier will annually honor a special-needs driver for exemplary service. The winner will receive $1,000.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2018

School Bus Drivers Honored for Assisting Motorists in Car Crash

The five West Virginia drivers and a school nurse receive certificates from their county board of education for tending to three motorists whose car hydroplaned and rolled over.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 28, 2018

NHTSA Administrator Nominee Narrowly Clears Senate Committee

Heidi King, President Trump’s pick to lead NHTSA, moves closer to confirmation. She is currently the agency’s deputy administrator.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 27, 2018

Virginia Districts Raising Pay to Attract, Retain School Bus Drivers

Three school districts in the Richmond area increase driver wages. One bumps pay by nearly 5%, another by 10%. 

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 27, 2018

PHOTOS: Oregon Conference Covers School Bus Safety Topics

Lap-shoulder belts, NTSB investigations, and rideshare services for students were among the issues discussed at the Oregon Pupil Transportation Association’s 2018 gathering in Eugene. See SBF’s pics from the event here.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJune 26, 2018

5 Questions: Dennis Maple on First Student's New Tech, Solutions Service

The First Student president shares details on new developments, including mobile apps, paperless shop technology, and a division that offers consulting, routing, and other solutions.

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