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Technologyby METRO StaffSeptember 21, 2020

PERC Resource Highlights Maintenance Benefits of Propane

The new resource from the Propane Education and Research Council shows how propane autogas can improve vehicle maintenance logistics and lower costs.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffSeptember 18, 2020

FMCSA New Commercial Driver Panel Will Provide Feedback on Critical Issues

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator will be launching a new panel to its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee comprised of commercial motor vehicle drivers which will provide direct feedback to FMCSA on important issues facing the industry.

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Managementby SBF StaffSeptember 18, 2020

IC Bus Awards Scholarships for 2020

The school bus manufacturer’s annual scholarships go to family members of dealer employees.

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Alternative Fuelsby Sadiah Thompson September 17, 2020

Missouri District Adds 10 Propane School Buses, Fueling Station

Independence School District anticipates a fuel cost savings of $10,000 within the first year of using the buses.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 17, 2020

New School Bus Routines Include Ramped Up Cleaning, Temperature Checks

Intensified procedures at districts in Vermont, Illinois, and Ohio, include more cleaning time, spraying and fogging, and student temperature checks done by monitors. One district has installed temperature scanning devices on all buses.

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Maintenanceby SBF StaffSeptember 16, 2020

Bendix to Showcase New Technologies in Virtual Event

The Bendix Virtual School Bus Demo will give attendees a live view of the company’s advanced safety systems on Sept. 24.

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Managementby SBF StaffSeptember 16, 2020

First Student Acquires Canadian Operation

The school transportation provider signs a deal to acquire Ontario-based school bus company Wubs Transit.

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Alternative Fuelsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 15, 2020

New Hampshire Schools Receive 14 Propane Buses

The City of Manchester adds the Blue Bird Propane Vision buses to its fleet to serve Manchester School District. Nine of the buses are now transporting some students to schools starting in-person learning.

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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffSeptember 15, 2020

California District Receives 5 Blue Bird Electric School Buses

The all-electric Type D buses, delivered to Madera Unified School District by A-Z Bus Sales Inc., are the first of many to feature vehicle-to-grid capabilities.

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Managementby Sadiah Thompson September 15, 2020

Missouri Districts Honored for School Bus Fleet Excellence

More than 200 of the state’s school districts receive the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Total Fleet Excellence Award.

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