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Articlesby James BlueJuly 21, 2017

Focus on ‘One Thing’: Student Safety

Certainly, driving a school bus involves doing more than “one thing,” but every task is part of the bigger task at hand: safely transporting students to and from school.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 21, 2017

More Charges, Alternative Sentencing Possible for School Bus Driver in Chattanooga Crash

Prosecutors plan to seek additional criminal charges against Johnthony Walker, the driver in the fatal November crash. However, he is eligible for alternative sentencing, his attorney says.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 20, 2017

Tennessee Congressman Presses Feds on School Bus Seat Belts

In a committee hearing, Rep. Steve Cohen questions why federal regulators have not initiated a rulemaking to require lap-shoulder belts on school buses in light of recent crashes.

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ArticlesJuly 19, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — An Opportunity to Be on the Offense

NSTA says that after having been on the defense for many years due to continued regulatory burdens placed on the industry, a new bill takes an offensive step forward.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2017

NSTA Presents Annual Awards for Service, Safety

Winners of the association’s 2017 honors include Barry Stock of Landmark Student Transportation, Kyle Martin of TransPar, and Manuel Vasquez of First Student.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 19, 2017

John Corrado Named School Bus Contractor of the Year

The president of Suffolk Transportation Service in New York wins School Bus Fleet’s annual honor for exemplary private operators.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2017

Head Start Program May Require Physical Testing for Its School Bus Drivers

An Idaho program's drivers would be tested on requirements such as being able to lift 50 pounds. The proposed testing follows a crash that injured dozens of junior high students. 

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2017

Durham to Provide Special-Needs Transportation in New Hampshire

The school bus company will transport more than 100 students for Salem School District starting with the 2017-18 school year.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 17, 2017

Winners Named in School Bus Driver International Safety Competition

David Mansfield of Minnesota, Billy Wiseman of West Virginia, and Hannah Beard of Missouri place first in the competition’s three school bus categories.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2017

Maryland Goes Electronic With School Bus Inspections

State inspectors are now using tablets to inspect buses and report results electronically, making the process more efficient.

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