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REMINDER: Nominate an outstanding school bus contractor

Do you know an exemplary school bus contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? If so, SCHOOL BUS FLEET wants to hear from you. We’re preparing to select a recipient for our annual Contractor of the Year award, and we’re accepting nominations. The deadline is Friday, May 9.

May 6, 2014
REMINDER: Nominate an outstanding school bus contractor

David Duke (left), CEO of National Express Corp., was SCHOOL BUS FLEET's 2013 Contractor of the Year.

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Do you know an exemplary school bus contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts?

If so, SCHOOL BUS FLEET wants to hear from you. We’re preparing to select a recipient for our annual Contractor of the Year award, and we’re accepting nominations.

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Each year, we look for candidates who have made significant contributions to pupil transportation through their own operations as well as through industry associations.

Send nominations to us at info@schoolbusfleet.com. Tell us about the person’s efforts, and give us contact information for him or her.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 9.


Read about our 2013 Contractor of the Year:

David Duke named Contractor of the Year

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