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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2010

NCST’s 2010 manual now available

The new edition of National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, which covers everything from school bus inspection to operations to special-needs transportation, can be ordered via the NCST website.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2010

Student injured in school bus crash dies

Five-year-old Karen Stoute passed away on Monday morning. In the accident, an 18-wheeler strikes the bus from behind as it is moving forward after picking up students. All 21 students on board sustain injuries.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2010

Feds take aim at back-up accidents

New NHTSA proposal would expand the required field of rear view for vehicles up to 10,000 pounds. The agency requests comments on whether small school buses should be excluded from the final rule.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2010

Longtime California state director to retire

John Green first became involved in pupil transportation as a school bus driver nearly 40 years ago. As he prepares to retire from his state director position, he discusses his career with SBF.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2010

More praise for Dealer of the Year

Seon Design offers its congratulations to Nelson's Bus Service for winning the Thomas Built award. Nelson's is the exclusive Wisconsin dealer for Seon, which supplies mobile surveillance systems for school buses and other vehicles.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2010

Allison Transmission 2011 products have new features

For school buses, the company’s 1000/2000 Pupil Transport/Shuttle Series models are available with increased torque converter lockup, which company officials say helps in achieving improved fuel economy and vehicle performance. Additionally, all Allison automatic transmission models are available with new economy shift schedules.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2010

3 Texans complete new special-needs program

Marisa Weisinger, Renee Davis and Nancy Kessler become the first in the nation to fulfill NAPT’s Special-Needs Training. Here, they discuss their experience.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2010

School bus driver claims winning lottery ticket

A South Carolina school bus driver won a Millionaire Raffle ticket worth $100,000 on Nov. 22. She says she will use the money to support local charities and pay her children's college expenses.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2010

A-Z Bus Sales provides funding assistance for bus purchases

The company has information for California school districts on federal and state credits to qualifying districts that buy alternative-fueled buses, and opportunities for operations with special-education transportation needs. A-Z Bus Sales can also assist operations in completing the necessary grant paperwork and application.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2010

Senate committee passes DERA

The five-year reauthorization of the program, which provides funds to reduce emissions from school buses and other diesel vehicles, is approved by the Environment and Public Works Committee. The passage is called a key step in continuing "a vital clean air program that has benefited communities in every single state in the nation."

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