Tech, inspector named ‘America’s Best’
PEORIA, Ill. — A school bus inspector from North Carolina and a technician from Utah earned the title “America’s Best” in their respective fields....
PEORIA, Ill. — A school bus inspector from North Carolina and a technician from Utah earned the title “America’s Best” in their respective fields.
Inspector Danny Reed of the Beaufort County School District in Washington, N.C., and technician Chris Wright of the Nebo School District in Salem, Utah, came out on top in the annual competition.
This year’s event was held at Caterpillar’s engine plant in Peoria on Aug. 2 and 3. The NAPT arranges the event, while Bus Parts Warehouse and Zonar Systems sponsor it.
Here are the top three contenders in each category:
Inspectors
1. Danny Reed, Beaufort County School District, Washington, N.C.
2. Bryce Ivie, Utah Highway Patrol, Salt Lake City
3. Jeff Pihl, Douglas County School District, Castle Rock, Colo.
Technicians
1. Chris Wright, Nebo School District, Salem, Utah
2. Gail Wayne Allison, Center Grove Community School Corp., Greenwood, Ind.
3. Brian Lange, Cheney (Wash.) Public Schools
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