SBF 70 years logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Safety

Ad Loading...
Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 2, 2017

Police: Former Cop Strikes Students at School Bus Stop, 1 Dies

John Camfield of Florida is arrested after reportedly driving into a group of students while allegedly being under the influence of alcohol, killing one of them.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 28, 2017

School Bus Driver, Aide Accused of Leaving Special-Needs Student on Bus

The 10-year-old student is found in the bus yard of a Louisiana school district after having reportedly fallen asleep on the bus. The driver and aide are arrested. 

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 27, 2017

New York Contractors Call on Drivers to Stop for School Buses

The New York School Bus Contractors Association hosts an Operation Safe Stop event and again calls for tougher penalties for stop-arm violations.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffApril 27, 2017

School Bus Mix-Up with Special-Needs Student Prompts Procedure Review

In Arizona, the mother of a 4-year-old calls 911 after her son’s bus drives past her home without stopping, due to confusion on the part of a substitute aide. The boy was found safe on the bus while it was still dropping off students. 

Read More →
Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 27, 2017

Texas Bill Takes Another Pass at School Bus Seat Belt Mandate

A new proposal calls for three-point belts on Texas school buses starting with model year 2018, but school boards could opt out due to budgetary constraints.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 27, 2017

Safe Fleet Awards $50,000 for Anti-Bullying Initiatives

The company selects 35 school districts and community organizations to receive United Against Bullying Grant funding this year, with awards ranging from $100 to $3,500.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 27, 2017

Police Target School Bus Passing for New York’s Operation Safe Stop

Officers across the state are focusing on school bus stops that have been identified as hot spots of stop-arm running.

Read More →
Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 26, 2017

Dealing With Driver Shortage Is Still a Big Deal

There are other commercial driving jobs that pay more than driving a school bus, but they don’t involve transporting students. The opportunity to contribute to children’s education and safety could spark interest in the job.    

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 25, 2017

Durham Receives Perfect Fleet Inspection Score, ASE Blue Seal of Excellence

The school bus company is honored with an award for its maintenance program in Spokane, Washington, and receives a 100% score on an inspection of one of its Minnesota fleets.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 25, 2017

Texas Transportation Director Carl Cater to Retire

Cater, the director of transportation for Allen Independent School District, has been recognized for school bus driver training programs and security efforts.

Read More →