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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2010

FMCSA sweep nabs 109 drivers

FMCSA strike force investigators examined the drug and alcohol safety records of commercial drivers employed by bus and truck companies, including school bus drivers. As a result, 109 drivers were removed from the roads and more than 175 carriers face enforcement actions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2010

Bus safety messages abound for new school year

School districts, contractors, state highway patrol officials and others have issued reminders to motorists and tips to parents and students to ensure students’ safety in 2010-11. Reminders for motorists include stopping for school buses while tips for parents include accompanying their children to their bus stops whenever possible.

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NewsAugust 18, 2010

Bus crash shows need for mass casualty event recovery planning

Those plans should also cover field trips, security expert Michael Dorn writes following the fatal school bus accident in Missouri. Emergency preparedness measures include programming student, staff and chaperone information into the emergency notification system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2010

System blocks calls, texts to prevent distracted driving

Cellcontrol technology can prevent drivers of school buses and other fleet vehicles from making phone calls, text messaging, e-mailing and Web browsing when a vehicle is moving. The system also reports idle time, mileage and speed capturing.

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ArticlesAugust 17, 2010

We couldn’t do it without you

You’re dedicated to the safe transportation of students, first and foremost. But your dedication also continues to spill over to our magazine.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2010

New CEO named at Foam Rubber Products

Norman Smith is the new CEO of the company, which provides foam for school bus seating. Frank Nold is named chairman emeritus.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2010

School bus service to continue for Staten Island students

A state Supreme Court judge signs a restraining order that temporarily blocks New York City officials’ plan to end the service for seventh and eighth grade students in the borough. After a Sept. 13 hearing, the service could be eliminated.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2010

EPA bestows funds for bus replacements, retrofits

More than $5.1 million in Diesel Emissions Reduction Act money goes to six organizations to reduce diesel emissions output by vehicles in EPA Region 7. Four of the organizations will use the money for school bus-related projects that include vehicle upgrades and the installation of pollution-control equipment.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2010

U.S. DOT proposes seat belts on all new motorcoaches

NHTSA is seeking public comment on the proposal for the next 90 days. The proposal is the latest in U.S. DOT efforts to improve motorcoach safety, including a Motorcoach Safety Action Plan released earlier this year.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2010

Durham wins two more contracts

The contractor will serve school districts in Louisiana and Michigan under three-year contracts that began on July 1.

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