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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJuly 12, 2019

Thomas Built Buses Unveils New Type C Propane School Bus Option

The new Saf-T-Liner C2 propane bus comes equipped with the Driveforce 8.8L LPG engine, which offers high torque for hill-climbing power while maintaining lower engine speeds.

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Managementby StaffJuly 11, 2019

<i>SBF</i> Parent Announces Professional Association for Transportation, Fleet Industries

Bobit Business Media, the parent company of School Bus Fleet, establishes a new association: the Global Ground Transportation Institute.

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Maintenanceby Nicole SchlosserJuly 11, 2019

SLEC Announces Products Revamp

The vehicle lift supplier and manufacturer has made some recent updates to its lifts and now offers a new cable system. 

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Managementby StaffJuly 11, 2019

School Bus Drivers Honored At Minnesota Association Conference

Six of the state’s school bus drivers receive awards for their dedication and years of service.

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Managementby StaffJuly 10, 2019

Indiana District Paying Teachers to Drive School Buses Amid Shortage

Some Carmel Clay Schools elementary school teachers are being trained to drive routes before and after the school day this upcoming school year, and will receive $18,000 to do so.

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Managementby StaffJuly 10, 2019

Blue Bird Unveils New Paint Facility for School Buses

The school bus manufacturer’s new 60,000-square-foot facility will provide paint coverage, minimize waste, and enhance efficiencies within Blue Bird’s production line.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson July 10, 2019

Pupil Transportation Associations Unite to Support School Bus Safety Bill

The presidents of the NSTA, NAPT, and NASDPTS send a joint letter to Congress expressing support for the Stop for School Buses Act of 2019 to address illegal passing.

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Managementby StaffJuly 10, 2019

Blue Bird Makes Prestolite Starters Standard on Some School Buses

Prestolite Electric’s Leece-Neville PowerPro Extreme 5 12V will be standard on Blue Bird's Vision, All American FE Diesel, and All American RE Diesel school buses.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJuly 9, 2019

Indiana Attorney General OKs Extended Stop Arms on School Buses

Attorney General Curtis Hill Jr. releases an opinion that states that regulations do not place a limit on the length of school bus stop arms. He adds that motorists who pass a bus with its stop arm out are liable for resulting damages or injuries.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJuly 8, 2019

2 Ohio Districts Receive New Seat Belt-Equipped School Buses

Avon Lake City Schools and Beachwood City Schools each receive 72-passenger school buses equipped with lap-shoulder belts to use in a pilot program that will monitor safety and student behavior.

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