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Alternative Fuelsby StaffOctober 21, 2019

Proterra Launches New Charging Solution for Electric Vehicles

The mulit-dispenser charging solution enables automated, sequential vehicle charging with up to four dispensers per power control system.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserOctober 21, 2019

Thomas Built Parent DTNA to Recall Over 50K School Buses Due to Seating Issue

The recall applies to some 2014 to 2020 model year Saf-T-Liner EFX, Minotour, Saf-T-Liner C2, and Saf-T-Liner HDX buses equipped with seats that may not provide enough impact absorption in some areas.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 18, 2019

Retired School Bus Driver to Donate Kidney to Former Coworker

Sharon Kruse of California offers her kidney to Diane Gonzalez after learning that she had been on dialysis for over two years and was looking for a kidney and is on the transplant list.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserOctober 18, 2019

Driver Fitness, Fire Suppression Hot Topics at NASDPTS Conference

Federal officials join pupil transporters in the nation’s capital to discuss fitness testing, fire suppression, seat belts, and other recommendations based on recent crashes, and share resources. 

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson October 17, 2019

Student Hit By Passing Car After Getting Off School Bus

Jayzlin Yeboah, 7, of Pennsylvania is struck by the vehicle after getting off her school bus. She is listed in critical condition.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson October 16, 2019

Ohio School Bus Driver Credited for Saving Student From Passing Car

The bus driver alerts the fifth grade student to get back on the bus when a vehicle drives on the sidewalk past the stopped bus, plowing across several lawns.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserOctober 15, 2019

NASDPTS Kicks Off Annual Conference in D.C.

Electric buses, onboard technology, seat belts, and illegal passing were key points of discussion on the first full day.

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Managementby StaffOctober 14, 2019

Dean Transportation Marks 50 Years

With more than 2,400 employees and 46 locations, the Michigan-based company provides school transportation to 80,000 students.

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Managementby StaffOctober 14, 2019

FMCSA Opens Registration for CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse

The federal agency’s clearinghouse will contain records of violations of FMCSA’s drug and alcohol testing program by commercial drivers, including school bus drivers.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson October 11, 2019

Alabama School Bus Driver Dies After Bus Overturns

Kimberleigh Welch is traveling along the highway when another vehicle hits her bus, causing it to overturn. She is taken to the hospital where she succumbs to her injuries. No one else was on board at the time.

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