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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Pete Baxter joins Synovia Corp.

The former Indiana state director of pupil transportation will serve as corporate director of business relations for the fleet management solutions provider. In the role, Baxter will communicate with the company’s end users, supporting their needs and challenges.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2010

District changes day care drop-off policy

Students will only be able to be dropped off at a day care center instead of at home if the center is on the same bus route. About 100 students currently take a bus to day care after school.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2010

Cook-Illinois drivers excel during roadeo

David Jensen, Archie Banks and Jerry Heim, who work for subsidiaries of the school bus contractor, take the top three spots in the Illinois School Bus Safety Roadeo's semi-finals. They were required to complete a pre-trip inspection, participate in driving skills challenges and take a written exam.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2010

First Student techs receive top ASE certification

Eleven employees at the contractor’s Schaumburg, Ill., location earn the Blue Seal of Excellence. The technicians maintain 346 buses that serve seven school districts in the area.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJuly 6, 2010

School Bus Contractor Has a Plan

Student Transportation Inc. head Denis Gallagher discusses his “Education Stimulus Plan,” which he says gives districts an immediate cash benefit. He also talks about the company’s recent name change and its growth.

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ProductsJuly 6, 2010

vMax Live

vMax Live provides access to real-time vehicle information through a Web-based system that fleet managers can access anywhere.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 1, 2010

What's New in the Top 50

Recent developments with several of this year's largest school bus contractor companies.

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Articlesby Kelly AguinaldoJuly 1, 2010

NSTA Convention to Cover Current Industry Issues

Sessions at this year’s event will provide the latest information on such topics as clean diesel and school bus advocacy projects. Activities will focus on bus security and the stranded-pupil problem. NSTA is also stepping up its efforts to recognize contestants in the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition. 

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

District eliminates elementary transportation

Southern California district, which had stopped offering transportation for middle and high school students some years ago, has eliminated busing for general-ed elementary students as part of its efforts to balance the budget.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

School bus contractor gives scholarships to grads

Krapf awards a total of $23,000 to 20 graduating high schoolers from the districts it serves. The company has been giving out scholarships since 1985.

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