Three Reasons Diesel is Miles Ahead of Gasoline.
Thinking of switching from diesel? You may want to rethink that. The problems previously associated with old diesel are old news. Today’s clean diesel is different, offering benefits that are miles ahead of gasoline. The proof: districts running a clean diesel fleet are reaping the benefits of cost savings, easy maintenance, and eco-friendliness.
With Demand on the Rise, Financing Helps Contractors Expand Quickly and Effortlessly
To meet customer demand, contractors are relying more and more on financing to expand their fleet while keeping their cash flow freed up for other expenses. To them, financing isn’t just a way to get by, it’s a strategic business decision that allows them to expand their businesses easily, minimize costs and meet customers’ needs.
New Pa. Law Permits School Bus Contractor Payment Agreements During COVID-19 Crisis
Senate Bill 751 confirms that schools are permitted to negotiate interim agreements or contract amendments to pay school bus contractors.
N.Y. Associations to Governor: School Transportation Funding Needed During, After COVID-19
The New York State Bus Distributors Association and the New York Association for Pupil Transportation appeal to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature for support during and after the pandemic to prevent greater financial hardship.
GM Partners to Mass Produce Critical Care Ventilators
Across all manufacturers, there is a global backorder of critical care ventilators capable of supporting patients fighting COVID-19.
Ricon Corp. Unveils Newly Designed Wheelchair Lifts
Features of the Classic S-Series and K-Series include an 800-pound lift capacity, audio and visual threshold warning system, and patented Sto-Loc technology to prevent lift drift.
Grant Helps District Install Wi-Fi on School Buses
Connectivity solution supplier Kajeet awards Austin (Texas) Independent School District a grant valued at over $600,000 to install 534 of its Wi-Fi routers on its school bus fleet.
Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief Bill With Over $30B For Education
The CARES Act includes $30.75 billion for an "Education Stabilization Fund" for states, school districts, and institutions of higher education for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NSTA Applauds U.S. Senate’s Passage of, School Transportation Funding in CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act includes $30.75 billion for an "Education Stabilization Fund" for states, school districts, and institutions of higher education for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guidance Issued for Families First Act to Support Nation During Crisis
Fact Sheets and a Q & A document address critical questions about taking advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act when it takes effect on April 1.
Thomas Built Buses Suspends Production After Worker Contracts COVID-19
The employee who tested positive for COVID-19 worked at the school bus manufacturer's facility in High Point, N.C., officials said.
FMCSA Issues Waiver for Some CDL Deadlines
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s waiver postpones deadlines for some regulations applicable to CDL holders to June 30 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global Ground Transportation Institute Launches Online Career Center
GroundTransportationCareers.com aims to connect transportation industry professionals across all disciplines and career stages with employers in the industry.
NTSB Cancels Probable Cause Meeting on Fatal Indiana School Bus Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board cancels its April meeting on the October 2018 crash, which killed three students and injured another.
Pupil Transporters Pitch in to Help Families Cope With COVID-19 Crisis
The school transportation industry continues to show its resilience and dedication to students, from providing daily meal delivery service to deploying the big yellow bus as a technology tool in some communities.
NSTA Keeps Urging Contractor Pay During Congressional Stalemate Over COVID-19 Aid
As the U.S. Senate fails to advance the nearly $2 trillion economic stimulus package and lawmakers keep negotiating, the National School Transportation Association continues urging relief for pupil transporters.
NAPT, Transfinder Launch Webinar Series to Help Districts During COVID-19
The webinar series is designed to assist school districts and schools as they continue to take on new roles to serve their communities during COVID-19.
NSTA Advocacy in Action — FCC: Don’t Tinker With Vehicle-to-Everything Evolution
Webinar to Focus on Navigating the CARES Act for Small, Mid-Sized Businesses
Tips for Getting Small Business Administration Bridge Loans
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