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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 20, 2018

Report Update Shows Shortage of Vehicle Technicians Worsening

The TechForce Foundation’s update concludes the shortage is growing more severe, despite industry efforts and a slight uptick in new post-secondary degrees and certificates for future diesel technicians.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 20, 2018

Tire Manufacturer Opens Research Laboratory for Dandelion Rubber

Continental’s new research laboratory, Taraxagum Lab Anklam, will be the base for future research on farming and the extraction process of natural rubber from Russian dandelions.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 19, 2018

Driver Dies After Having Medical Emergency in School Bus Crash

Oralia Gutierrez Lopez of California suffers a medical emergency while driving the bus, and collides with a bus parked in front of her.

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Managementby StaffDecember 19, 2018

Most Popular Blog, Facebook Posts of 2018

Posts on the many tasks involved in being a school bus driver and a petition to make stop-arm running against federal law with steeper penalties drew the most attention on SBF’s blog and social media.

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Managementby StaffDecember 19, 2018

Editor’s Picks 2018: Photo Galleries of the Year

School Bus Fleet’s standout web content this year included shots of past and present state directors and California school bus drivers transporting school staff after mudslides struck their area.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserDecember 19, 2018

New Jersey Governor Signs 4 School Bus Safety Bills Into Law

The new laws address federal regulations compliance, proof of physical fitness, regular safety training, and communication about drivers with suspended or revoked licenses.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 19, 2018

Editor's Picks 2018: Videos of the Year

A career spotlight on one special-needs school bus driver and second graders teaching school bus safety were a couple of School Bus Fleet’s web highlights in 2018.

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Managementby StaffDecember 19, 2018

Top 5 Most-Viewed News Stories of 2018

News that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website this year covered illegal school bus passing, a petition for tougher penalties on stop-arm running, and student and driver fatalities in the danger zone.

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Managementby StaffDecember 19, 2018

Top 5 Most-Viewed Feature Articles of 2018

Feature articles that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website in 2018 included tips on school bus safety, electric school buses, and student behavior management.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 18, 2018

Starter Designed to Improve School Bus Performance

Prestolite Electric's PowerPro 5 features a planetary gear reduction design to provide high-torque, high-power starts for diesel engines up to 10 liters.

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