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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 4, 2013

Safety competition champ Antonio Perez joins California DOE

Perez will work for the state Office of School Transportation as bus driver instructor training program specialist. He previously served as instructor at San Dieguito Union High School District, and he has won the transit category in the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition for the past two years in a row.

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ArticlesSeptember 3, 2013

9 tips for thwarting cyberbaiting

Cyberbaiting — when students taunt a teacher or bus driver to record their reaction — can lead to embarrassing online exposure. Here’s an overview of the problem and tips to help your drivers prevent it.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2013

North Carolina changes school bus replacement rules

Under the state’s budget that was approved earlier this summer, a school bus is eligible for replacement when it is either 20 years old or has been operated for 250,000 miles, up from 200,000 miles. While advocates of the changes say that it will save money and promote more efficient use of school buses, some industry officials express differing views.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 3, 2013

Navistar adds Cummins ISB engine for school buses, trucks

IC Bus CE Series school buses and International DuraStar trucks with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine will be Navistar's first medium-duty vehicles with selective catalytic reduction emissions aftertreatment.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2013

School bus driver saves 2 kids from floodwaters

Ricardo Ramos, a Student Transportation of America driver and trainer in Riverside, Calif., acts quickly when a sudden deluge sweeps away two children crossing the street. He jumps into the surge and pulls both kids to safety.

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ProductsAugust 30, 2013

School bus seat covers

Manufactured to meet national standards and all FMVSS safety requirements for school bus seating, TRP’s new line of seat covers fit all major applications, including IC Bus, Blue Bird and Thomas Built, according to the supplier.

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ProductsAugust 30, 2013

GreenRoad’s Advanced Tracking

Officials say that GreenRoad’s Advanced Tracking provides fleet operators with a new level of insight into fleet performance, resulting in improved fuel economy, better asset utilization and enhanced productivity.

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ArticlesAugust 29, 2013

6 keys to success in leadership development

No organization excels with only one leader. Developing a team of leaders is essential for future growth and sustainability.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 29, 2013

Architecture student turns school bus into living space

For his master's final project, Hank Butitta bought an old school bus for $3,000. With about 15 months of work and $6,000 in improvements, the bus became a mobile living space that includes a bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2013

Thomas Built Buses holds photo contest for parents

For the contest, parents submit a photo that depicts their child and a school bus. Five winners will each receive a $2,000 donation for their child's school.

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