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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 10, 2015

Collins reveals new small bus on Ford Transit chassis

Key features of the new Type A include enhanced driver visibility, improved fuel economy and a narrow body with easier maneuverability, company officials say.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 10, 2015

FMCSA updates to medical certification, training explained

In the session “Understanding Medical DOT and Fit for Duty Requirements,” NAPT attendees were brought up to speed on new criteria for medical examiners, driver training and drug and alcohol testing, as well as changes in how some cases of diabetes and sleep apnea are handled.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 10, 2015

Nonprofit founder shares the power of a promise kept

Alex Sheen started Because I Said I Would after his idea for writing promises on cards went viral. He has since become an anti-bullying advocate and devoted himself to other causes through his nonprofit.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 9, 2015

NAPT awards highlight heroism, training efforts

Honorees include special-needs transportation expert Kala Henkensiefken and school bus driver Alice Bradley, who was credited with thwarting a potential school shooting.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 9, 2015

NAPT heads back to Kansas City in 2016

The association’s 42nd Summit will return to Kansas City, Missouri, which was the site of the 2014 event.

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NewsNovember 9, 2015

Highly structured delivery schedule keeps sizable school bus fleet running

The transportation department at Richmond, Virginia-based Henrico County Public Schools serves 75 schools and about 29,000 students. It devised an efficient hub system to accommodate a four-tier bell schedule to transport students to their schools on time.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2015

Richmond City Highlight: Virginia State Capitol

Capitol Square in downtown holds as its centerpiece the Virginia State Capitol, the seat of many major historical developments. Statues honoring distinguished Americans, such as George Washington and John Marshall, can also be found in the square.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 9, 2015

Speakers to new transportation directors: No need to ‘reinvent the wheel’

Longtime directors impart advice to those new to the job on how to keep up. Getting support from peers, allies in school board members and delegating tasks are all key, they say.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 9, 2015

NHTSA chief: ‘School buses should have seat belts. Period’

Before a large crowd of pupil transportation officials, Administrator Mark Rosekind revealed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new stance, that “every child on every school bus should have a three-point seat belt.”

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 8, 2015

Pam McDonald named SBF's Administrator of the Year

Whether it's saving money on fuel or keeping an important event afloat, Pam McDonald knows how to make it happen: partnerships. The longtime pupil transportation leader has helped strengthen the industry by building vital connections with colleagues and suppliers.

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