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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 15, 2024

Fleet Solution Provider Safe Fleet Sold to Clarience Technologies

Oak Hill Capital sold Safe Fleet to the global visibility and safety technology provider after six years.

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Newsby Wes PlattFebruary 7, 2024

Could FMCSA Proposal Make CDL Process More Flexible?

Among other things, the proposed rulemaking would allow a permit holder who passes the skills test to operate on public roads without a qualified CDL driver in a passenger seat. The FMCSA is accepting comments until April.

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VideosFebruary 7, 2024

CDL Bribery Scandal [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses the recent criminal charges in Boston stemming from allegations of bribery in exchange for commercial driver's licenses. Plus, get a recap of recent news from the school transportation industry!

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2024

Winter Weather Warrants Caution and Collaboration in School Transportation

Reminders about the critical importance of bus safety from Student Transportation of America include watching for winter hazards, dressing appropriately, and being prepared for the unexpected.

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Newsby Wes PlattFebruary 3, 2024

Massachusetts State Police Among Accused in CDL Bribery Scandal

Four current and former state police officers and two civilians were indicted over a scheme to guarantee passing scores on tests to acquire commercial driver’s licenses. The state’s DMV revoked 26 licenses.

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Newsby Wes PlattFebruary 1, 2024

Ohio School Bus Task Force Stops Short of Seat-Belt Mandate

A working group formed after the fatal ejection of an 11-year-old boy from an Ohio school bus issued a report with 17 recommendations about driver training and safety related to school buses.

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Videosby Wes PlattJanuary 24, 2024

Effective School Bus Evacuations [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses safe and effective plans for special-needs school bus evacuations. Plus, get a recap of recent news from the school transportation industry!

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 19, 2024

"Truck of the Future" Program Expands to Include School Buses

A "School Bus of the Future" pilot aims to mitigate blind zones through technology and influence future school bus design.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2024

New York City Rolls Out Plan for School Bus Speed Assistance Tech

The first-in-the-nation plan follows a city fleet pilot program and redesign of more than 1,000 intersections.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 17, 2024

Florida Boy Dies After Crawling Under School Bus

The 9-year-old boy was hit and killed by the Orange County Public Schools bus in an apartment complex roundabout.

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