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Managementby StaffApril 13, 2020

Bus Dealer John 'Randy' Schetky Passes Away at 69

Schetky died after his cancer diagnosis became unmanageable, said his sons David and Chase, who are VPs of the company.

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Managementby Chris BrownApril 10, 2020

CARES Act Analysis: 17 Takeaways for Applicants

Bobit Business Media's webinar, "Navigating the CARES Act for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses With Fleets," shared how businesses with commercial, corporate, and rental fleets can access and apply funds made available by the new law.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserApril 10, 2020

NSTA Cancels Summer Conference, Safety Competition

The National School Transportation Association will not host the 2020 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention and the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition, which were to be held from July 18 to 22 in Niagara Falls, N.Y., due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Maintenanceby StaffApril 9, 2020

Hendrickson Front Steer Axles Available for Some IC Buses

Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems’ Steertek NXT front steer axles are now available to order on IC Bus CE Series buses as optional equipment.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserApril 9, 2020

NSTA Recommends Passing STOP Act in Response to NTSB Findings on Ind. Crash

The National School Transportation Association is calling for the passage of the Stop for School Buses Act of 2019, which would conduct a comprehensive review of existing laws and programs in all 50 states and recommend best practices.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserApril 8, 2020

Collins Bus Staff Member’s Son Treating N.Y. COVID-19 Patients

Alex Charlton, the son of Chris Charlton, the brand manager for the Type A school bus manufacturer, answers New York’s urgent call for qualified nurses. He is treating patients at Mount Sinai hospital.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserApril 8, 2020

Bus Parts Supplier Manufacturing Protective Equipment for Medical Professionals

Heavy Duty Bus Parts has prototypes of surgical masks ready for production and N95 masks awaiting certification. The supplier may expand into surgical gowns and headwear if needed.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserApril 7, 2020

NTSB: Motorist’s Failure to Stop Caused Fatal Ind. Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board releases the abstract of the final report for its investigation into the fatal 2018 crash in Rochester, Ind. It finds that the crash was caused by motorist Alyssa Shepherd’s failure to stop for the school bus.

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Managementby StaffApril 5, 2020

Webinar to Focus on Navigating the CARES Act for Small, Mid-Sized Businesses

Convening on April 7, this fleet-specific webinar will address how to access funds, loan forgiveness details, and provide up-to-the-minute federal guidance.

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Special Needs Transportationby Nicole SchlosserApril 2, 2020

Alternative Pupil Transportation Provider Delivers Meals Curbside to Special-Needs Students

Hickman Mills C-1 School District in Kansas City, Mo., partners with ALC Schools to ensure that students who are unable to get to a bus stop receive meals during school closures spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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