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Managementby Nicole SchlosserMay 27, 2020

Reminder: Enter School Bus Fleet’s Photo Contest

Two winners will each receive a $50 cash prize. Entries must be received by June 11.

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Sponsoredby SBF Promotions StaffMay 27, 2020

[WEBINAR] Using Technology to Improve Special Needs Transport

Discover how active suspension technology can improve special needs transport. 

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Managementby StaffMay 27, 2020

Dean Transportation, Independent Bookstore Launch Virtual ‘Story Time’

The Michigan-based school bus company partners with Schuler Books to present the Dean Transportation Story Time Series. Bus drivers read children’s books in videos on the school bus company’s Facebook page.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserMay 26, 2020

COVID-19 Survey: Pupil Transporters Contend With Staffing Adjustments, Routing Concerns

Conducted by School Bus Fleet, findings include adjusting personnel duties, some downsizing due to school closures, and significantly boosted cleaning routines. Respondents anticipate major routing changes as schools reopen.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMay 21, 2020

CDC Releases Guidance for Reopening Schools, Social Distancing on School Buses

The recommendations include seating one student every other row, increased cleaning and disinfecting of buses, and drivers wearing cloth masks.  

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Maintenanceby StaffMay 21, 2020

Thomas Built Parent DTNA Launches One-Stop Parts Ordering Service

Excelerator, Daimler Trucks North America’s next-generation e-commerce platform, is designed to streamline the ordering process and succeeds Pinnacle Truck Parts.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserMay 19, 2020

Lawmakers Introduce PPP Flexibility Act

The proposed legislation aims to bolster support to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic through the Paycheck Protection Program with measures such as eliminating restrictions on non-payroll expenses and extending the rehiring deadline.

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Maintenanceby StaffMay 15, 2020

Thomas Built Parent DTNA Deploys Service Enhancements for Increased Uptime

Daimler Trucks North America is expanding its suite of service technology and customer solutions this year with the rollout of Techlane, Service Pre-Authorization, and TechAssist.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserMay 15, 2020

Pupil Transporters Pay Tribute to 2020 Graduates

A First Student location in New Hampshire and districts in Washington and California are among those using school buses to form “2020” in honor of seniors, who cannot take part in a traditional ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Safetyby StaffMay 14, 2020

New Zonar Inspection Reporting Feature Aims to Aid in School Bus Cleaning

The supplier’s EVIR solution has a new electronically verifiable configuration designed to help ensure that each step in the cleaning and disinfecting process takes place before and after every trip.

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