Demystifying the Complexity in Regen Issues
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration is one of the largest pain points for school bus operators and maintenance technicians. There are now solutions in the marketplace to help reduce aftermarket treatment headaches of the past. Here are a few solutions based on various scenarios.
Allison Transmission Acquires Electric Vehicle Divisions of 2 Companies
The manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty automatic transmissions purchases the EV systems divisions of Vantage Power and AxleTech.
Wyoming Student Struck, Pulled Under School Bus
The 6-year-old student runs to the side of the bus as it is departing her school in an attempt to stop the driver, but falls and is pulled underneath the bus.
STA Celebrates Employee Appreciation Week
Student Transportation of America continues its annual tradition of expressing appreciation for its dedicated employees.
School Bus Driver Fired for Skipping Students’ Stops
The Alabama driver reportedly skips students’ bus stops due to disruptive behavior. He is let go for not following proper protocol and demonstrating poor student management.
Thomas Built Buses Honors Top Dealers of 2018
Matthews Bus Alliance Inc. is named Dealer of the Year for the school bus OEM.
Texas District Builds ‘Cat in the Hat’ Bus for Educational Event
San Antonio Independent School District transforms one of its school buses into the likeness of the main character from the Dr. Seuss book for a district event highlighting summertime activities.
STA Nebraska Employees 'Stuff the Bus' for Flood Victims
About 150 employees in Omaha took part in a “Stuff-the-Bus” event, donating and collecting items for those affected by the major flood disasters in the state.
Student Dies After Being Pinned Between Van and School Bus
The 7-year-old student is crossing behind the stopped school bus when a van behind the bus hits him, pinning him against the bus.
2 Women Arrested for Attacking School Bus Driver
Ty’Andra Williams and Tiffany Pruitt of Missouri allegedly board a school bus and beat the driver over a student’s claim that the driver told another student to jump on her.
Maryland Bill Would Fund Electric School Bus Grant Program
House Bill 1255 would establish the state’s Zero-Emission Vehicle School Bus Transition Grant Program to provide funding for electric school buses.
Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor
Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2019 Contractor of the Year award.
15 Inducted Into STA’s Safety Wall of Fame
Location managers for the school bus contractor nominated employees for the honor, which highlights safety performance and extraordinary character.
National Express Exec Joins TSA Security Advisory Committee
Bob Ramsdell, the chief safety officer for the school bus contractor, will serve on the Transportation Security Administration's Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee.
No New Trial for Motorist in Hit-and-Run School Bus Crash
The Pennsylvania motorist will not receive a new trial after he was convicted in a crash that caused a school bus carrying more than a dozen students to tip over.
Technology Solutions Provider Acquires Synovia for $50M
The fleet tracking solution provider, which created the Here Comes the Bus tracking app, expects its acquisition by CalAmp to accelerate growth.
California School Bus Driver Honored for Thwarting Hijack Attempt
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