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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2009

First Student inks exclusive deal with Collins

CINCINNATI — First Student Inc. has signed a long-term agreement with Collins Bus Corp. wherein Collins will be the exclusive supplier for the contra...

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2009

Golf event to help send students to college

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Student Transportation of America’s (STA) philanthropic arm is inviting golfers to test their skills alongside the pros at a chari...

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2009

Virginia district urges state to update bus inspection regulations

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — School bus inspections could be less physically demanding for bus drivers statewide by next spring. The state Department ...

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonAugust 1, 2009

A heavy load to bear

I gripped the steering wheel of the massive vehicle, checked all of my mirrors, and slowly pulled onto the road, driving as carefully as possible to m...

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ArticlesCover StoryAugust 1, 2009

Preventing Driver Fatigue Takes Commitment

Working long hours, driving long routes and sleep disorders can contribute to fatigue, but adhering to regulations on hours of service, offering training on sleep deprivation or sleep apnea, and consistent supervisor-driver communication will ensure that school bus drivers are in top form to transport students.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2009

Tim Flood Named Contractor of the Year

One of the interesting aspects of the leadership team at The Trans Group is how many of them started as drivers and worked their way up. One of them is Tim Flood.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2009

Safety programs can’t go unfunded

The school bus fleet at Traverse City Area Public Schools is in top shape. It has passed Michigan’s state inspections at 100 percent for the ...

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2009

EPA awards $2.4M to NSTA for Midwest projects

CHICAGO — EPA Region 5 has awarded more than $2.4 million to the National School Transportation Association (NSTA) to replace older school buses and ...

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2009

Rolling V deploys innovative tool to boost driving behavior

SOUTH FALLSBURG, N.Y. — School and charter bus company Rolling V Bus Corp. has selected GreenRoad to provide driving behavior improvement service. <...

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2009

Bus Briefs — 7/29/09

School districts provide bus info by phone, online The Lafayette (La.) Parish School System has established a call center and Website to ...

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