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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJuly 18, 2019

FMCSA Proposes Delay on Some ELDT Provisions, Bans Drivers Convicted of Human Trafficking

The federal agency announces plans to delay certain Entry Level Driver Training rule provisions and bans drivers convicted of human trafficking from operating a commercial vehicle.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 18, 2019

New Line of EGR Coolers Designed for Cummins Diesel Engines

Bullet Proof Diesel’s line of EGR coolers are now available for Cummins ISB, ISC, ISL, QSL, and L9 engine platforms.

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Alternative Fuelsby Sadiah Thompson July 18, 2019

California Agency Awards Nearly $70M For Electric School Buses

The new buses are part of the California Energy Commission's $94 million school bus replacement program to help pupil transportation providers replace more than 200 diesel school buses throughout the state.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJuly 18, 2019

Florida School Bus Drivers, Aides Now Must be CPR, First Aid Certified

The state’s Department of Education passes an amendment to a rule addressing instructions on special care for students that requires the certified training. All drivers and aides must receive it by Nov. 1, 2020.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson July 17, 2019

2 Maryland Laws Crack Down on Illegal School Bus Passing

State lawmakers pass legislation to increase fines for passing stopped school buses. Meanwhile, county commissioners approve the use of stop-arm cameras on buses.

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Managementby StaffJuly 16, 2019

Trans/Air Appoints 2 New Regional Sales Managers

Jeff Holbert and Steve Fedor are the newest members of the west coast sales and technical services team for the climate control systems supplier.

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Managementby StaffJuly 16, 2019

Top Leadership Change at First Student

Dennis Maple, the school bus company's president, will leave the company in August. Paul Osland, First Student’s chief operating officer, will serve as interim president.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson July 15, 2019

Teen Honored for Helping Save Choking Student While on School Bus

Rachel Trimbell receives the New York State Senate Liberty Medal for performing the Heimlich maneuver on another student who was choking on a piece of candy while on the school bus.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson July 12, 2019

Louisiana Districts to Use School Buses to Evacuate Residents in Tropical Storm

Lafayette and Avoyelles Parish School Systems will use some of their buses to evacuate residents during Tropical Storm Barry this weekend.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJuly 12, 2019

Online Petition Supports School Bus Driver Involved in Fatal Bus-Train Crash

Nearly 3,000 people sign a petition calling for charges to be dropped against John Stevens of Texas, who was involved in a crash with a train that killed a student, and for the crossing it occurred at to be changed.

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