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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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Managementby StaffJune 18, 2018

Canadian Transportation Company Receives 6 IC Gasoline School Buses

The first IC Bus CE Series gasoline-powered school buses in the Canadian market are delivered to Ontario-based Howard Bus Service.

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Managementby StaffJune 18, 2018

Ex-Clerk Sentenced for Fraud Involving School Bus Driver Licenses

A school bus company owner is also among those sentenced in a scheme that allowed more than 200 people to evade exams for permits and licenses, New Jersey prosecutors say.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJune 18, 2018

Amid Driver Shortage, District Reorganizes School Bus Routes, Start Times

The Delaware district will move to a three-tier school schedule and change start times to reduce the number of drivers needed as it deals with the most severe shortage it has ever experienced. 

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Maintenanceby Thomas McMahonJune 15, 2018

Chicago Expert Importers Names New Director of Sales

Jim Clark is appointed to the role at CEI, which supplies chassis castings and engine mountings for the school bus industry.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJune 14, 2018

California Agency Offers $94 Million for Alternative-Fuel School Buses

The California Energy Commission will award up to $78.7 million to replace aging buses, $13 million for electric vehicle infrastructure, and $2.4 million for CNG fueling infrastructure.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJune 14, 2018

Student, Driver Escape School Bus Before It Catches Fire

Eleven-year-old Rocco Arcese of New Jersey tells the driver that the bus smells like burning rubber, and they evacuate. The front of the bus becomes engulfed in flames moments later.

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