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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

School Bus Driver Accused of Assaulting Student

The driver is charged with misdemeanor assault for an altercation on a Newport News (Va.) Public Schools bus. A district spokeswoman says that surveillance video shows wrongdoing on both sides.

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ArticlesMarch 8, 2016

How to Cut Repair Costs with Proper Electrical Diagnosis

Avoid high repair bills and excessive down time by learning key principles for diagnosing electrical issues in school buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

New Detroit DD5 Engine Unveiled

The medium duty engine will be available in Thomas Built Buses products starting in 2018.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

Training Standards Proposed for Entry-level Bus, Truck Drivers

FMCSA’s proposal addresses prerequisite training for entry-level drivers of commercial vehicles, including school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 7, 2016

Bill Backs 3-point Belts on Connecticut School Buses

The proposed seat belt mandate would apply to new school buses starting in model year 2021, although the bill’s sponsor says he would also like for older buses to be retrofitted.

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StatisticsMarch 4, 2016

Maintenance Survey 2016

This survey is sent to managers and technicians at school district transportation departments and contractors. Survey topics include bus-to-technician ratio, fleet age, technician pay, parts purchasing and training sources.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2016

School bus drivers hold Valentine’s dance for special-needs students

School bus drivers at a Tennessee district have been organizing the annual event for the last 20 years. More than 400 special-needs students attended.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 3, 2016

PHOTOS: Oregon workshop brings training to life

Overturned school buses, under-the-influence goggles and a smoke-filled bus were among the engaging exercises at the OPTA South Willamette chapter's training event.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 3, 2016

Weather stations in bus yards help guide Ontario operation

Huron Perth Student Transportation Services has had nine weather stations installed at its bus operators’ facilities, which has helped in making more informed decisions on bus service and school closures.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2016

NSTA members meet with representatives in D.C.

The Capitol Hill Spring Bus-In brings 35 school bus contractor executives to Washington for congressional and association meetings.

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