SBF 70 years logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Safety

Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2010

First Student names new managers in Ohio

Scott Turney will direct and manage multiple operations throughout the state for the contractor as region operations manager. George Gans will serve as contract manager for the company’s Columbus location.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2010

Students bused after defects found in pedestrian overpass

The bridge is removed following a "sudden structural failure." The local school district will shuttle about 100 elementary students across the four-lane street to ensure their safety while the overpass is closed.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2010

Thomas Built names top dealers

Nelson’s Bus Service in Wisconsin earns the school bus manufacturer’s 2010 Dealer of the Year title. Top regional dealers are also honored.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2010

Many companies introduce new products at NAPT trade show

At the two-day event that kicked off Tuesday afternoon, Sound-Off Signal showcases a new light that illuminates the danger zone when bus doors are activated. Also, Donaldson Co. showcases new mufflers, Safety Vision debuts a digital video recording system and Zonar Systems representatives present ZScore, a software system component that tracks driver, fleet and inspection efficiency.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2010

State directors take on pressing issues

The NASDPTS conference includes discussions on enhancing school bus security and reducing pedestrian fatalities, among many other topics.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2010

Bullying panel stirs emotions at NAPT Summit

Attendees conveyed a receptive atmosphere for James Jones, the father who boarded his daughter's bus in September, causing a media sensation. The panel also included a young actor with cerebral palsy from television show Breaking Bad, U.S. Department of Education representative Kevin Jennings, and Thomas Built Buses essay contest winner Chancellor Coger.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2010

IC Bus unveils new Type A

The school bus manufacturer says its AE Series is the first Type A that is fully integrated. The new small bus is designed to have a longer lifecycle, and it is fully backed by IC Bus and its dealer network.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2010

Pete Japikse named Administrator of the Year

The Ohio state director has been involved in pupil transportation for more than 30 years. He is a driving force for improving school bus safety and service standards in his state.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2010

<I>SBF</i> to spotlight school bus heroes

New feature in SCHOOL BUS FLEET will profile people in pupil transportation who have saved a life or performed some other heroic act.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2010

School Bus Safety Week events in Missouri a success

Representatives from five school districts participated in a school bus driver workshop hosted by Gina Crump, creator of the "Respect the Ride" bus safety program; ideas for approaching school bus safety as a team were shared. Crump also held assemblies at Willard R-2 School District where drivers’ responsibilities were shared with students.

Read More →