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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 26, 2016

Law firm launches school bus safety campaign

Representing the family of Hunter Pitt, a 6-year-old who was run over by his school bus, led a personal injury law firm to create "Wait, Wait, Wait — 3 Ways to Keep Kids Safe.”

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 25, 2016

School bus drivers walk off job to protest wages, working conditions

The 22 contracted drivers, who cover routes for Minneapolis Public Schools, did not show up for work for two days last week, citing low pay, lack of hours and cold buses. Some were back at work on Monday. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

West Virginia district adds Wi-Fi to school buses

Kanawha County (W.Va.) Schools chose Cradlepoint to support in-vehicle connectivity for the county’s 158 school buses. Students can complete homework assignments, access electronic textbooks, and utilize educational software from school-administered instructional tablets aboard the bus.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

2 school bus contractors win grants for Zonar equipment

NSTA members Sunrise Transportation and Minnesota Coaches get up to $50,000 each for Zonar fleet management hardware as recipients of the Don Carnahan Memorial Grant.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJanuary 22, 2016

Q&A: Trucker-Turned-Triathlete on Staying Fit for Driving

After experiencing the decline in fitness that often accompanies truck driving, Siphiwe Baleka set out to develop a realistic routine for truckers to get in shape. Now, he brings his health message to the school bus world.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2016

Thomas Built Buses adds alt-fuel manager

John Roselli will handle sales, education and training for the school bus OEM’s growing lineup of green vehicles.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 22, 2016

<I>School Bus Fleet</i> launches new website, new look

The new and improved schoolbusfleet.com offers easier navigation and a more responsive design for users on mobile devices.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2016

Boy arrested for stealing school bus for joyride

The 13-year-old Florida boy reportedly stole a bus while the driver stepped away to use the restroom, and he went on a 15-minute joyride. He was charged with vehicle theft.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2016

Connecticut district may cut school bus aides

The superintendent for Westport Public Schools is looking to save $125,000, and says that monitors are no longer necessary due to technology that improves bus safety. Parents and board members argue against the proposal, citing greater demands on school bus drivers and more distracted motorists.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2016

Daimler invests $22.7M to expand Freightliner chassis facilities

Freightliner Custom Chassis will expand its current office building, employee parking lot, completed chassis parking, and loading and delivery operations. The facilities manufacture the chassis for the Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2.

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