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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserOctober 31, 2014

Will Ramped-up Vehicle Tech Bring Smarter, Safer School Buses?

With advancements such as Google’s road-testing of self-driving cars, the notion is no longer relegated to episodes of “The Jetsons.” However, practical use is still a long way off, though automated vehicle technology and connected vehicle technology are arriving in increments. School bus manufacturers are keeping pace, as the technology stands to help enhance pupil transportation safety even further.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2014

HSM names national market manager for school bus

Dave Anderson is responsible for all sales activities in HSM’s school bus market, which includes school bus seats and seat pads.

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NewsOctober 30, 2014

#Brake4Buses safety campaign reaches national audience

A media campaign that started in North Carolina is helping to raise awareness of the dangers of stop-arm running.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2014

Blue Bird employment up 44% in 4 years

The school bus manufacturer’s growth in all vehicle segments has led to an increase in its workforce, which is now over 1,600 employees.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 27, 2014

Prop arms help train drivers to check mirrors thoroughly

The prop arms can be placed around school buses to encourage drivers to look closely for, as an example, a child bending down to pick up a dropped item.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2014

NSTA announces safety competition scholarship winners

The 2014 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition was held in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 20. The association awarded five winners funds for continuing educational opportunities.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2014

24% drop in behavior referrals reported with bus tip line

Students at Wentzville (Mo.) R-IV School District can call or text the school bus tip line to report bullying or other issues.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2014

Thomas Built invests $11.8M to expand C2 production

The investment will increase capacity and add up to 236 new jobs to Thomas Built Buses’ Saf-T-Liner C2 operations.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 22, 2014

Brandon Billingsley brought innovations in bus seating, lighting

Billingsley, president of Heavy Duty Bus Parts and UltraLED, died unexpectedly on Tuesday. He was a strong advocate of the use of LED lighting to enhance safety and efficiency.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2014

First Student promotes bus stop safety during School Bus Safety Week

The contractor joins the National Association for Pupil Transportation in raising awareness for bus stop safety during National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 20 to 24.

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