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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•January 6, 2020

2 New Members Confirmed for National Transportation Safety Board

The confirmations bring the investigative agency back to a full board of five members for the first time in nearly a year.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•January 2, 2020

Ohio Law Enforcement, Pupil Transporters Question Removal of Front License Plate Requirement

Some pupil transportation officials in the state back law enforcement's safety concerns about a plan to stop requiring front license plates on vehicles. They cite a reduced chance of identifying stop-arm runners.

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Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•December 31, 2019

5 Questions: Keith Dreiling on Sharing School Bus Safety Passion, Data

Keith Dreiling, the state director of the Kansas Department of Education School Bus Safety Unit, discusses his passion for student safety and the changes that the department's renowned loading and unloading survey has undergone under his tenure.

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Articles•Cover Story•by James Blue•December 30, 2019

School Bus Sales Show Growing Demand for Type As, Electric

 2019’s numbers include a notable rise in Type A (small) bus sales, continuing an upward trend from last year. We are also seeing momentum in electric school bus sales.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•December 30, 2019

Georgia School District Receives 4 New Special-Needs School Buses

Harris County School District’s new buses feature an assigned seat for each student that is customized for the equipment they need.

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News•by Staff•December 19, 2019

Pro-Vision Stop-Arm Camera Approved for Use in Pennsylvania

The Pro-Vision HD Dual-Lens Stop-Arm Camera is designed to capture video evidence of vehicles that illegally pass stopped buses with their stop arms extended and lights flashing.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Sadiah Thompson •December 19, 2019

School Bus Tablet Offerings Bolster Routing, Management Efficiency

Suppliers are working to provide even more detailed student, route tracking information and instant communication with administrators and parents with their solutions. They also work to ensure compliance with state policies and regulations.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •December 19, 2019

Indiana Motorist Gets 4 Years in Prison for Fatal Crash

Alyssa Shepherd of Indiana is sentenced to four years in prison, three years of house arrest and three years of probation, and will have her driver’s license suspended for 10 years.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2019

Editor's Picks 2019: Photo Galleries of the Year

School Bus Fleet’s standout web content in 2019 included two photo galleries showcasing National School Bus Safety Week celebrations and an Iowa conference highlighting emergency planning.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2019

Top 5 Most-Viewed Feature Stories of 2019

Feature articles that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website in 2019 included strategies for training and staff management, safe practices for loading and unloading the school bus, and tips for driver recruitment.

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