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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2015

Onspot names new sales and marketing VP

Eric Jones will lead the automatic tire chain supplier’s team of regional managers and will be responsible for sales and marketing efforts.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 14, 2015

Pedestrian killed in collision with school bus

Witnesses tell investigators that the bus driver was turning left on what appeared to be a green arrow when the collision with the pedestrian occurred.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2015

Driver helps students escape burning bus

The Florida bus driver heard a popping sound and saw smoke, so he quickly evacuated the students from the bus before the fire spread through it. No one was hurt in the incident.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2015

NTSB opens docket on fatal motorcoach-truck crash

Both drivers and eight motorcoach passengers were killed in the 2014 collision in California. The motorcoach was transporting high school students to Humboldt University for a campus tour.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2015

Reminder: <I>SBF</i> Photo Contest deadline draws near

Entries for School Bus Fleet’s 11th Annual Photo Contest are due May 22. Three winners will receive a $100 cash prize.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2015

2 accused of threatening school bus drivers, students

The South Carolina men allegedly interfered with school bus operations in separate incidents. One threatened to harm those on the bus if they hurt his child, and the other chased a bus and beat on the windows.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2015

Former transportation director gets prison time for bus contracts fraud

Alice Sherrod, formerly of the North Chicago Community Unit School District 187, is sentenced to 30 months for receiving at least $566,000 in kickbacks.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 12, 2015

Acquisition brings together 2 propane engine suppliers

Power Solutions International is purchasing Powertrain Integration. Both companies provide propane engines for school buses.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2015

Over 100 bus drivers to take on New York safety competition

The event, organized by the New York School Bus Contractors Association, will draw top drivers from around the state on Saturday.

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ArticlesMay 11, 2015

Stats show steady growth in contracted school buses

Data collected by SBF over the past six consecutive years show increases in the proportion of contractor buses being used, from one-quarter in 2007-08 to one-third in 2012-13.

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