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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 22, 2021

Goodyear to Acquire Cooper Tire

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. in a deal valued at about $2.8 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2021.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 22, 2021

NCST Postponed Again Due to Pandemic

The National Congress on School Transportation Steering Committee decides, based on travel restrictions and public health measures, to reschedule again to either 2022 or 2025.

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Managementby SBF StaffFebruary 18, 2021

New York District Uses School Bus as Mobile Classroom

Sullivan BOCES partners with local community members and organizations to convert the bus into a remote-learning environment for students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 18, 2021

Ronna Weber to Take the Helm at NASDPTS

The industry consultant and former school bus contractor association leader will become the new executive director of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services on March 1.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffFebruary 17, 2021

FMCSA Extends COVID-19 CDL, Med Card Waiver

Drivers whose commercial licenses, learners' permits, or medical certification cards have expired during the pandemic got extended relief from the federal government on renewals.

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Alternative Fuelsby Sadiah Thompson February 17, 2021

Michigan District Adds 22 Propane School Buses

Livonia Public Schools purchases the buses using Volkswagen settlement funding provided by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 16, 2021

Daimler Trucks NA Names New CEO

John O’Leary will succeed Roger Nielsen as president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, effective April 1.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson February 16, 2021

Massachusetts Drops Capacity Limits, Social Distancing on Some School Buses

The limits are lifted for all elementary school students, in addition to middle and high school students in areas without high community prevalence of COVID-19.

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Managementby SBF StaffFebruary 11, 2021

CalAmp Honored for School Bus Contact Tracing Solution

The company’s Bus Guardian solution receives the 2020 IoT Excellence Award presented by Technology Marketing Corp. and Crossfire Media.

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Managementby SBF StaffFebruary 11, 2021

Thomas Built Buses Earns Top Customer Feedback Rating for Fifth Time

The school bus manufacturer achieves a “World Class” Net Promoter Score for 2020 in surveys conducted by The Daniel Group. The score reportedly reflects the company’s customer service and dealer network support.

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