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Maintenanceby StaffOctober 9, 2018

LoadHandler Offers New Starter for Medium-Duty Engines

The L545 Gear Reduction Starter is designed to provide consistent and reliable performance to 3.9- to 5.9-liter engines in school buses and other applications.

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Managementby StaffOctober 9, 2018

Some North Carolina School Bus Drivers Get Pay Raises

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools boosts pay for all of its school bus drivers to $15 an hour, and drivers currently earning more get an increase of 50 cents per hour, amid a driver shortage.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffOctober 9, 2018

Ricon Sales Manager Advocated for Vehicle Accessibility for Students

Larry McNutt, who was the west region sales manager of commercial products for the wheelchair lift and ramp supplier, died on Friday. He was 69 years old.

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Managementby StaffOctober 8, 2018

HopSkipDrive Names New Executive

Toby McGraw takes on the newly created role of senior vice president of sales. He will lead public and private partnership sales and account management.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 8, 2018

School Bus Driver Leaves 2 Students at Bus Stop

The Indiana students are not waiting at their stop when the bus driver arrives, and she drives away. The driver is required to complete additional training.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 5, 2018

School Bus Driver Rescues Child Who Wanders Into Street

Kentucky bus driver Bruce Vanover stops traffic to rescue the child before officers arrive at the scene, police said.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 4, 2018

National School Transportation Association Past President Speaks at EPA Event

Past president Dale Krapf discusses the NSTA’s support of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program at an event to honor Children’s Health Month. 

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserOctober 4, 2018

1 Student Dies, Others Injured in Texas School Bus Crash

The school bus, which is transporting 42 students, rolls into a ditch and catches on fire, officials say. One student dies and three students are taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

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Managementby StaffOctober 4, 2018

Student Transportation Inc. Marks Eighth Year of Anti-Bullying Campaign

The school bus company’s “Bully-Free Buses” campaign starts with Blue Shirt Day. Employees wear blue shirts as a symbol of unity taking a stance against student bullying.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 4, 2018

School Bus Cameras Lead to More Tickets for Some Virginia Motorists

More than 5,000 drivers have been caught on camera and fined for illegally passing Richmond Public Schools buses.

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