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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2012

Man run over after grabbing onto bus window, falling

Alex Haskins dies at the scene. He reportedly came to the bus after a relative on board became involved in an altercation with other passengers and called for help.

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ArticlesJuly 24, 2012

Midwest Transit Equipment: focused on customer service

Located in Kankakee, Ill., Midwest Transit Equipment has over 200 employees and five locations to serve its customers. The school bus dealership is dedicated to providing safe, reliable equipment, and offers many different buses, parts and services.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2012

Bus driver killed in collision with cement truck

Six others, including four children, are injured after the driver of the cement truck loses control of his vehicle and strikes the school bus. The crash reportedly melds the fronts of the vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2012

Man faces charges for school bus sniper hoax

Earlier this year, Codarrius Rayshun Brewer claimed that he ran after a person pointing a gun at buses, and that the person shot at him. Now, authorities say Brewer has admitted to fabricating the story, and charges against him include making a false report and obstruction.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2012

Ga. district board approves stop-arm violation measure

Under the measure, Cobb County School District would sign an agreement with American Traffic Solutions to issue $300 citations to motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses. The measure now awaits the approval of the Cobb Board of Commissioners.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2012

Blue Bird to unveil new safety options, adds dealer

The school bus manufacturer will have on view during an industry event technology available as new options for its buses, including a stop-arm camera system, a combination rearview mirror and camera system from Rosco and a danger zone alert system. In other news, the company welcomes Hoover Truck Centers to its dealer network to serve the state of New Jersey.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2012

Fla. Highway Patrol submits report on fatal bus crash

The findings are submitted to the State Attorney's Office for review, the outcome of which will decide if former St. Lucie County School District bus driver Albert Hazen is cited for a traffic offense or charged criminally for the crash that killed one student and injured many others.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 19, 2012

Kobussen named Contractor of the Year

The Wisconsin school bus contractor delivers exemplary service to its school district customers — one of which Kobussen has been serving for nearly 75 years. Members of the Kobussen family have also served as key contributors to school transportation associations, and they are known for lending a hand to colleagues.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2012

NSTA honors outstanding contractors

More than a dozen school bus contracting professionals earn awards at the National School Transportation Association’s ceremony in Milwaukee. Percy Abbott of First Student wins the Distinguished Service honor.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2012

Minn. pupil transporters honored for service, dedication

The Minnesota School Bus Operators Association recognizes six school bus drivers with the Transportation Specialist Award. Betty Jeanne Trobec, owner of Trobec’s Bus Service Inc., receives the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Bruce Dischinger, an owner of Monarch Bus Service, receives the Jim DeVeau Award.

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