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Maintenanceby Nicole SchlosserJune 29, 2020

After Following in Father’s Footsteps, School Bus Mechanic Retires

Marty Maier, the head mechanic at Hilton (N.Y.) Central School District, ends his career after 26 years. He came aboard after his dad retired.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJune 26, 2020

New Florida Law Doubles Stop-Arm Running Penalties

The minimum fine for illegally passing a stopped school bus on the right side jumps from $200 to $400. Driver’s license suspension time also doubles in some cases.

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Safetyby StaffJune 25, 2020

USSC Group Rebrands, Changes Name to United Safety

The bus seating and fire protection supplier makes the change to reflect its expanded safety solutions offerings, including PPE.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJune 24, 2020

Ind. District Receives State’s First Blue Bird Electric School Bus

Carmel Clay Schools adds the bus to its fleet as part of a pilot and an overall initiative to move to alternative-fuel buses.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJune 22, 2020

New Video Details Renewable Propane Benefits

The Propane Education and Research Council shares information on a new energy source for fleets and its benefits.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJune 22, 2020

Micro Bird Expands Plant to Boost Efficiency

The Type A school bus manufacturer has invested in a 115,000 square foot expansion to help expedite bus production.

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Managementby StaffJune 19, 2020

Tyler Technologies Launches Ridership Tracking App

Tyler Bus Attendance enables bus aides to mark each student present as they board their bus from a list organized by stop order. Users get data daily, allowing a quick response in the event of a health concern.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJune 17, 2020

Webinar to Offer Advice on Regulations, Risk Mitigation

Transportation law expert Matthew Daus shares recommendations in this webinar on July 1 on safely transporting students while minimizing liability exposure and risks of claims, government regulatory enforcement, and litigation.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJune 16, 2020

Canadian Schools to Install First Light Signs on Buses

Three Manitoba-area school divisions will add the school bus product safety supplier’s Illuminated School Bus Sign to their buses following a year-and-a-half long pilot.

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Managementby StaffJune 16, 2020

Nominate an Exceptional School Bus Contractor

Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2020 Contractor of the Year award.

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