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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson November 7, 2019

Student Almost Struck By Logging Truck While Boarding School Bus

A Lancaster County (S.C.) School District bus stops to pick up the student when a logging truck that was traveling toward the bus swerves to avoid another truck that is stopped for the bus. The student is not harmed.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserNovember 7, 2019

NAPT Session Examines Benefits of Seat Belts on School Buses

Seat belts have evolved considerably over the last few decades and now offer behavior and safety benefits, presenters said.

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Managementby StaffNovember 7, 2019

Pana-Pacific Expands Motorcoach Infotainment System Distribution

The expansion features the distribution and technical support for Bosch Coach Infotainment products in North America.

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Managementby StaffNovember 6, 2019

Q’Straint/Sure-Lok Names Inaugural Q’Manitarian Award Winner

Dan Allison, an occupational therapist and driving specialist, is honored with the award for his success in the personal mobility industry and for the training he provides to mobility device passengers.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffNovember 6, 2019

Thomas Built’s Electric Bus Authority Launched at NAPT

The program is designed to guide school districts through the necessary steps for integrating electric vehicles into fleets. Topics covered include route optimization, infrastructure assessment, and funding.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson November 4, 2019

Illegal Passing Prevention Efforts Shared at NAPT Conference

Several transportation and safety representatives discuss with attendees the issue of illegal school bus passing and the importance of route planning and prevention with new technologies and practices.

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Managementby Sadiah Thompson November 4, 2019

NAPT Awards Highlight Top-Notch Service, Achievement

Student transportation professionals are recognized for their remarkable dedication and service to the school bus industry. Awards are also presented to Zonar’s 2019 Don Carnahan Memorial grant recipients.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserNovember 4, 2019

NAPT Conference Spotlights Teamwork, Inclusiveness

Creating an age-inclusive workplace culture, the importance of effective teams, and sharing knowledge were key discussions during the Sunday keynotes and sessions.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 4, 2019

Thomas Built to Offer Bendix Electronic Parking Brake on Some Buses

The school bus manufacturer will start offering Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems’ Intellipark Electronic Parking Brake on its Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric bus in July 2020.

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Safetyby StaffNovember 3, 2019

Colorado State Director Honored for Security Training Efforts

Susan Miller is recognized by Child Safety Network for her work with that organization and the Transportation Security Administration to bring security training to all the state’s districts.

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