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NewsDecember 16, 2016

Top 5 Most-Viewed News Stories of 2016

News that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website in 2016 covered fatal crashes, a driver protest, and a bus facility fire.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2016

First Student Utah Location Earns Perfect Score on Fleet Inspections

The school bus contractor’s Ogden operation achieves 100% on its two Utah Highway Patrol inspections for 2016.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2016

Special-Needs Teen Dies After Outburst on School Bus

Anthony Corona of California, who had autism, lost consciousness and died after an episode in which he became agitated. The bus driver and aides reportedly tried to calm him, performed CPR, and called 911.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 13, 2016

Arkansas State Director Mike Simmons to Take On ‘New Adventure’

Simmons will step down after more than 16 years as the state’s pupil transportation director, a role in which he worked to bolster school bus inspections and driver training.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 13, 2016

Steering Wheel Pad Designed to Detect Alcohol Use Within Seconds

Sober Steering’s sensor pad of the same name can be affixed to a steering wheel and detect the presence of alcohol within seconds of the driver placing their hand on it.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2016

Food Allergy Training May Be Required for Connecticut School Bus Drivers

A task force finds that students with food allergies are especially vulnerable on school buses because students often bring food that could cause an acute allergic reaction.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 9, 2016

Feds Set Training Standards for New Bus, Truck Drivers

The new FMCSA final rule applies to drivers seeking a CDL or endorsements, including a school bus endorsement.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 8, 2016

Bill Would Create Grants for School Bus Seat Belts

The national legislation is introduced by a Tennessee congressman in the wake of the fatal school bus crash in Chattanooga.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2016

Student Transportation Inc. Honors New Wall of Fame Inductees

The company holds an awards ceremony for the 15 inductees in Charleston, South Carolina. The recipients also get two days off for sightseeing and other festivities in the historic city.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2016

Study Shows Dangers of Sleep-Deprived Driving

Crash risks increase for drivers who get less than seven hours of sleep, according to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

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