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Articles•by Wes Platt•July 12, 2022

5 Questions: Mike Simmons Steps Up as NASDPTS President-Elect

In this interview with School Bus Fleet, Mike Simmons, state pupil transportation director for Arkansas, discusses his history in the industry, his goals for NASDPTS, and advice for future transportation directors.

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Videos•July 11, 2022

When September Ends [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses the FMCSA's decision to once again extend the "under-the-hood" waiver for school bus drivers testing for their CDLs.

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News•by Wes Platt•July 7, 2022

SBF Flash Poll: "Under-the-Hood" Waiver Extension

How does the FMCSA's decision to extend the "under-the-hood" waiver for commercial driver's license testing until Sept. 30 stand to affect your student transportation operation?

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News•by News/Media Release•July 6, 2022

First Student Kicks Off School Bus Driver Hiring Campaign

The company seeks candidates committed to safety and customer service for the 2022-23 academic year ahead.

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News•by News/Media Release•July 6, 2022

Cardinal Breaks Ground on New Michigan Location

The company, a division of GO Riteway Transportation Group, provides group transportation services for universities and K-12 schools, corporate customers, and tour groups traveling locally and across the country.

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News•by Wes Platt•July 6, 2022

FMCSA Extends "Under the Hood" Waiver Through September

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration agrees that the waiver could help with the school bus driver shortage during peak recruitment season during the summer months.

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Videos•July 4, 2022

Fair Care [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses a push for the Treasury Department to assure that contracted school bus drivers get the same Affordable Care Act benefits as those directly employed by school districts.

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News•by News/Media Release•June 30, 2022

First Student Clears Total Transportation Corp. Acquisition Hurdles

The company reports that it has gotten necessary approvals to take over the provider of general and special-education student transportation, paratransit, and charter services in New York City, Upstate New York, and Philadelphia.

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News•by News/Media Release•June 30, 2022

L.A. Schools Award $400M Transportation Contract to Zum

The Los Angeles Unified School District, with more than 650,000 students, has selected student transportation provider Zum with an eye toward modernizing services.

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News•June 29, 2022

NSTA Gears Up for Niagara Falls Meeting

School Bus Fleet joins as exclusive media partner, with Executive Editor Wes Platt moderating a panel discussion about special-needs transportation.

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