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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJune 22, 2018

NTSB Releases Full Report on Chattanooga and Baltimore School Bus Crashes

The 119-page document includes details on each crash, driver oversight issues, conclusions of the investigations, and the agency’s recommendations.

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Managementby StaffJune 21, 2018

School Bus Drivers Petition District for More Pay, Benefits

Drivers for Hawkins County (Tenn) Schools ask for an extra $15 per day on top of a proposed $3 per day raise. They also request more support in dealing with behavior management. 

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJune 21, 2018

New Jersey District to Require Lap-Shoulder Belts After Fatal Crash

The president of the Paramus Public Schools Board of Education says that every new bus the district buys will have three-point belts. The board also plans to get estimates on retrofitting its existing fleet with the belts.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 21, 2018

Walking School Bus Program Gets Moving in Central Oregon

A Bend-based nonprofit is creating walking school bus routes throughout the region, with meeting points, timetables, and trained volunteers.

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Maintenanceby Nicole SchlosserJune 20, 2018

New York School Bus Mechanics to Network, Train at Annual Seminar

The New York State Head Mechanics Association’s Summer Seminar will take place on July 25 in Syracuse and includes training classes and opportunities to meet with suppliers.

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Managementby StaffJune 20, 2018

Bergstrom Hires New Sales Manager for Bus A/C

Paul Rothschild joins Bergstrom Inc. as a regional sales manager. He brings five years of experience in school transportation.

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Maintenanceby StaffJune 20, 2018

New System From Rotary Designed for Easier Wheel Alignment

The R5000HD Commercial Truck Alignment System can eliminate the need for rolling compensation, according to the supplier.

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Managementby StaffJune 20, 2018

Blue Bird Experience Tour Brings School Bus Lineup to Ohio

More than 110 transportation personnel and school officials attend the Ohio stop of the OEM’s tour, which offers educational sessions and ride-and-drives.

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Alternative Fuelsby Nicole SchlosserJune 19, 2018

Lion Delivers 5 Electric School Buses to New York for Pilot

National Express will operate the eLions for White Plains City School District. Other pilot partners include Con Edison and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJune 19, 2018

School Bus Fire Demo Highlights Need for Preparedness

A training event at Stafford County (Va.) Public Schools shows drivers the importance of school bus evacuation training. The concept will come to the NAPT conference this fall.

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