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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•December 18, 2019

Fogmaker Welcomes Ken Hedgecock to Sales Team

The fire suppression system supplier names the former vice president of sales, marketing, and service for Thomas Built Buses as its new national sales manager.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2019

Students Leave as School Bus Driver Stops Bus to Discuss Behavior

The Virginia driver stops the bus mid-route to address some elementary school students about their behavior, but the students use the rear emergency door to leave.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2019

Top 5 Most-Viewed News Stories of 2019

News that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website this year covered a serious school bus crash in Indiana, illegal bus passing, and recognition of drivers' heroic actions and service.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2019

Editor's Picks 2019: Videos of the Year

A creative parody about the challenges of pupil transportation and an anti-trafficking campaign featuring school buses were a couple of School Bus Fleet's web highlights in 2019.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•December 17, 2019

First Student May be Sold by Parent Company

FirstGroup considers selling First Student and First Transit, building on a plan that includes the sale of Greyhound after a review of the company’s portfolio.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •December 17, 2019

1 Student Killed, Another Injured in 2 Md. School Bus-Related Crashes

One student is killed after being hit hit by a school bus and another is injured after being struck by a passing vehicle while trying to board his school bus, officials say.

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News•by Staff•December 12, 2019

Student Honored for Heroic Actions During School Bus Crash

Olivia Boggs of Texas is honored for helping keep students calm and safe after their school bus driver experienced a medical emergency that caused the bus to crash.

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News•by Staff•December 11, 2019

NSTA Podcast Features Federal Lawmaker Who Advocates for School Bus Safety

The association invites U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) on its podcast, “The Bus Stop,” to discuss her journey to Capitol Hill and outline the Stop for School Buses Act of 2019.

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News•by Staff•December 11, 2019

Safe Fleet Demos Stop-Arm Tech on Anniversary of Fatal School Bus Crash

The safety solutions supplier demonstrates its Predictive Stop Arm in Laurel, Miss., on the 10-year anniversary of a crash that killed a 5-year-old boy.

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Videos•by Staff•December 10, 2019

Tennessee District, Law Enforcement Partner for Illegal Passing PSA

Murfreesboro (Tenn.) City Schools teamed up with Murfreesboro Police Department to launch a campaign creating awareness of the state's school bus stop-arm laws and encouraging motorists to practice safe driving behaviors.

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