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Managementby StaffJune 26, 2018

Retired School Bus Driver Fighting Cancer Wins $78K in Lottery

Marilyn Dunlap left her bus driving career to deal with cancer treatment. Now she has some extra money for retirement thanks to a winning lottery ticket.

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Managementby StaffJune 26, 2018

Starcraft Bus Named a Top Account for Ford for 12th Year in a Row

The school and shuttle bus manufacturer is awarded as Ford’s top volume pool account for 2017.

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Managementby StaffJune 25, 2018

Transfinder Unveils Route-Building, Navigation App

Wayfinder helps school transportation providers quickly build and adjust routes, track vehicles, and provide turn-by-turn directions.

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Maintenanceby StaffJune 25, 2018

Thomas Built to Debut First Type D School Bus With Detroit DD8 Engine

The new diesel engine will power a Saf-T-Liner HDX school bus that the OEM will showcase next month.

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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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