Jose Guadalupe Rivera, who has been a driver for more than 19 years with Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, is recognized as the 2020-21 Property Casualty Alliance of Texas Bus Driver of the Year.
Through the partnership, National Express will grow its current reach of more than 500 school districts in 34 states and three provinces.
Caley Edgerly, president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, becomes general manager, operations planning and quality, for Daimler Trucks North America. He takes over for Sungsoo Lee, who is retiring.
Meera Joshi has served as the FMCSA’s acting administrator since January.
Ohio CAT and Matthews Buses Inc. are the latest dealers to receive the school bus manufacturer’s Platinum Support certification.
The mobile video safety and security solutions supplier receives an award from Western Digital for its influence on the data storage device manufacturer’s WD Purple family of storage products.
Paid training, benefits, and working with students are just some of the reasons drivers at Plano Independent School District love getting behind the wheel of the big yellow bus.
Contending with COVID-spurred challenges such as conflicting and constantly changing policies that upend schedules can amplify stress. Measures such as clearly defining responsibilities, establishing a central communication hub, and regular meetings can help staff members adjust.
The new plan for Indianapolis Public Schools includes options for a walk zone policy, using the district’s yellow school buses, and partnering with IndyGo, the local transit agency.
Of Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan, $174 billion would be for building electric vehicle charging infrastructure and $115 billion for repairing highways and bridges.
Bryant Wesley, a longtime driver for Wichita Public Schools, receives an outpour of support during a surprise parade organized to encourage him in his fight against pancreatic cancer.
Based on responses from pupil transporters in the U.S, the report details how COVID-19 affected school transportation operations, an exacerbated bus driver shortage, and predictions for the 2021-22 school year.
As more schools return to full in-person instruction, shortages may be exacerbated. Close relationships with neighboring districts, advance planning, and using routing software and combining stops by increasing walking distance can help.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has been in effect for a little over a year – but there are still some stumbling blocks fleets can run into.
Simply listening to your technicians and drivers can make a world of difference when it comes to increasing efficiency and fostering an environment of respect.
Appreciation for pupil transporters abounded nationwide during Love the Bus month, with sweet treats, masks and hand sanitizer, certificates, and profiles detailing the extra contributions of some drivers during the pandemic.
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