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Stay current on the practices, equipment, training, and research helping protect students, drivers, and other road users. Here, we cover topics such as illegal passing, loading and unloading, driver safety, student behavior, crash prevention, security, and more.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•May 11, 2020

School Bus Safety Product Supplier Donates 90K Masks to Pupil Transporters

First Light Safety Products is donating the disposable masks to the school transportation industry, distributing most of them through the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•May 11, 2020

Collins Bus Parent REV Group Sells Shuttle Businesses, Boosts School Bus Focus

The specialty vehicle brand manufacturer sells its Michigan- and Kansas-based shuttle manufacturing businesses, and “doubles down” on producing school buses and MFSABs.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•May 8, 2020

Montana School Reopens With Bus Service

Willow Creek School District J1517 opens its doors and offers bus service following the governor’s announcement that schools would be allowed to reopen and most parents saying they would like in-person learning to resume.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•May 6, 2020

NTSB to Hold Webinar on Investigation Into Fatal Ind. School Bus Crash

The webinar “Vehicle Collision with Student Pedestrians Crossing High-speed Roadway to Board School Bus — Rochester, Indiana,” will be held on May 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

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Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•May 5, 2020

Video Surveillance Offering Sharper Camera Views, More Real-Time Access

Newer features include higher-resolution camera systems, cloud storage for real-time access to data, video integration with stop arms and pre- and post-trip inspection tools, and a 360-degree view.

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News•by Staff•May 4, 2020

247Security Producing Protective Equipment for Medical Workers

The video and GPS solutions supplier is designing and producing face shields and masks for health care workers for free and is calling on the industries it serves to assist in the distribution of the protective equipment.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•May 1, 2020

NHTSA Updates School Bus Driver In-Service Training Curriculum

The agency's free School Bus Driver In-Service Curriculum is now completely online and mobile-friendly. It also now allows users to choose modules to supplement existing training and customize learning paths.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•April 29, 2020

Proposed FMCSA Rule Aims to Close Information Gap With Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Info

The proposed rulemaking seeks to prevent commercial vehicle drivers with substance abuse violations from being licensed by closing an information gap with real-time information from the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

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News•by Staff•April 22, 2020

NSTA Encourages Inclusion of School Bus Drivers in Proposed Federal ‘Heroes Fund’

The National School Transportation Association calls for U.S. Senate co-sponsors of the proposed fund unveiled on Capitol Hill to list school bus drivers as essential workers eligible for $25,000 in hazard pay.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•April 22, 2020

Webinar Offers Tips for Preparing to Resume Service Post-COVID

School Bus Fleet’s recent webinar, “Returning to Service Post-COVID: Are You Prepared?” is now available online.

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