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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2011

Navistar donates step van to assist in Alabama rebuild

Company officials present the vehicle’s keys to the executive director of Hale Empowerment and Revitalization Organization Inc., which is working on recovery efforts in the wake of tornadoes that recently swept through the state. Navistar also donates $50,000 to the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2011

ASBC forum to focus on national education efforts

The forum will be held Aug. 3 and 4 in Chicago and will focus on how the school bus industry can get involved in the education efforts, as well as how the ASBC can better serve the industry.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2011

Conn. allows video in citing stop-arm runners

Warning signs have to be posted on school buses equipped with surveillance systems to catch the violations. Images have to clearly show the license plate number of passing vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2011

Elliott to stay on in new role at National Express Corp.

School bus contracting veteran John Elliott, who previously served as interim president and CEO of National Express Corp., will focus on customer and employee relations and will represent the company within the industry.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2011

Illinois bus drivers get more flexibility for refresher

Under a new state rule change, school bus drivers can take their annual refresher class up to 60 days before their refresher date without changing that date. State director Cinda Meneghetti tells SBF that with fewer classes being offered due to budget cuts, the new flexibility is key.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2011

IC Bus prices to rise in September

Citing soaring commodity costs, the manufacturer will add a surcharge of up to $1,495 to the prices of its school and commercial buses. IC Bus President John McKinney says that the company has been able to absorb some increases through manufacturing efficiencies, “but we could not absorb them all.”

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2011

AngelTrax compact mobile DVR features wireless technology

The company’s MicroLinx video surveillance solution has built-in wireless LAN connectivity, which allows users to view live, streaming video, download recorded video data remotely and receive instant system health notifications from their local network or a cellular carrier's GSM network. The unit comes standard with four high-resolution audio and video channels.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJune 28, 2011

From Buggies to Buses: 135 Years in Transportation

Wolfington Body Co. began as a builder of horse-drawn carriages in the 19th century. The company adapted with the times and went on to thrive as a school bus distributor.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2011

First Student honors top-performing managers

The company presents its inaugural Presidential Awards of Excellence to contract and regional managers. Officials who rated best-in-class in safety, customer service and overall performance categories are recognized.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2011

Transportation redesign expected to save over $700K

With dwindling transportation reimbursements from the state, an Illinois school district will launch a plan to cut busing costs for the 2011-12 school year. Strategies include consolidating bus stops, modifying start and end times and removing stops for non-riders.

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