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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 8, 2017

Nevada Mandates 3-Point Belts for School Buses

The state joins California as one of the only states to require lap-shoulder belts on new school buses. Nevada’s mandate goes into effect in July 2019.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2017

Truck Driver in Fatal Crash With School Bus Had Meth in System

Autopsy results show that the truck driver who allegedly caused a fatal crash with a school bus and a car in March had the drug in his system, authorities say.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 6, 2017

Feds Drop Proposal on Motor Carrier Insurance Increases

FMCSA had requested comment about raising minimum insurance requirements for commercial operators. The National School Transportation Association praises the withdrawal of the proposal.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2017

Seon Unveils New HD Surveillance Systems, Cameras

The supplier’s new high-definition hybrid video surveillance systems and cameras are designed to provide multiple HD views inside and outside the bus and extend the life of standard-definition cameras.  

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2017

Wolfington to Offer Fogmaker Fire Suppression

The school bus dealer and contractor will distribute, service, and install USSC Group’s Fogmaker systems.

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ProductsJune 6, 2017

Smaller Mobile Column Lift

The MCHF13, a smaller lift in the lineup of Mach Flex powered by RedFire remote-controlled mobile column lifts, provides 13,000 pounds of capacity per column for lifting medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. 

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2017

All-Star Transportation Donates School Bus for Youth Programs

The Waterbury (Conn.) Police Athletic League will use the bus to shuttle students to a variety of activities, including sports, music, and homework help.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2017

School Bus Driver, Aide Honored for Actions After Crash

Florida driver Dan Dunn and attendant Chris Dunn, who are husband and wife, are praised at a school board meeting and given an award for getting all 12 special-needs students off their bus safely after a crash.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 1, 2017

$23 Million Added for Clean Diesel Grants

The current DERA grant opportunity triples from $11 million to $34 million, and the application deadline is extended to July 5.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 31, 2017

Tennessee Raises Minimum Age for School Bus Drivers, Boosts Oversight

Under a bill signed by the governor, new school bus drivers in Tennessee will have to be at least 25 years old. The bill also mandates state standards for driver and manager training.

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