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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2015

Safe Fleet acquires Hadley’s bus mirror product line

This is the fifth acquisition for Safe Fleet, which formed in 2013. With the deal, Hadley joins Specialty Manufacturing, Transpec, Pretoria and Seon.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2015

Hydrotex expands pupil transportation division

Dwight Gleaves and Phil Kramer will lead the automotive lubricants supplier’s growing efforts to support the pupil transportation industry.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2015

Low pay often fuels school bus driver shortage

Our 2015 Contractor Survey found that driver shortage among school bus contractors is on the increase. Adding to the difficulty of attracting people to the school bus driving profession is the pay.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 30, 2015

Book Bus brings literacy, learning programs to children

A Pennsylvania school district, contractor and library partner to launch the Book Bus, which will circulate books and offer early childhood education during the summer.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2015

School bus driver killed in crash had heart attack

Autopsy and toxicology reports on New York driver Edwin Rivera DeJesus show he had an underlying heart condition, dispelling rumors that he was intoxicated during the accident.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 30, 2015

Georgia district's school bus drivers to see pay increase

To alleviate a driver shortage, Henry County Schools will give drivers raises ranging from 5% to 21%. Newer drivers will receive the biggest pay bump due to getting lower starting pay and wage freezes over the last five years.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2015

Colorado school bus drivers, technicians advance to nationals

Drivers and maintenance staff test their skills in the Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association’s school bus roadeo and technician safety contests.

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ArticlesJune 26, 2015

NAPT News & Views — Now being on 'Candid Camera' is common

Many of us recall the “olden days” when Allen Funt’s hilarious TV show “Candid Camera” was a big hit. Little did we know then that being on a candid camera eventually would be commonplace.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2015

District to change school busing requirement to boost attendance

The Connecticut district will allow students who live more than half a mile from school — down from 1 mile — to ride the bus. Chronic absenteeism is up to 17% among kindergartners.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2015

North Carolina district aims to enhance safety in school bus boarding

Bus drivers for Wake County Public School System will begin using a new procedure that puts more time between alerting motorists that the bus is stopping and allowing students to cross the road.

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