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Managementby StaffApril 26, 2018

Tom Phillips Returns to Rev Group as Chief Operating Officer

Phillips will work closely with Rev’s business units, which include Type A school bus builder Collins.

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Managementby StaffApril 26, 2018

Thomas Built Buses Invests $3 Million in Energy-Saving Initiatives

The school bus OEM will add energy-efficient heating systems and LED lighting in its offices and manufacturing facilities.

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Alternative Fuelsby Thomas McMahonApril 25, 2018

EPA Offers $40 Million in Diesel Emission Reduction Grants

For the new round of DERA funds, the EPA expects to make between 20 and 80 awards for projects to replace or retrofit older diesel vehicles, including school buses.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserApril 25, 2018

National Express Acquires New York School Bus Company

The national school bus contractor has begun managing operations for Quality Bus Service. Founder Michael Martucci will stay on with the company.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserApril 24, 2018

School Bus Drivers Stage ‘Sick-Out’ at Georgia District

Hundreds of DeKalb County School District drivers take part in a three-day demonstration designed to address concerns over pay and retirement benefits. 

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Managementby StaffApril 24, 2018

National School Transportation Association Holds Capitol Hill Bus-In

Nearly 50 NSTA members are participating in more than 200 individual meetings in congressional offices to address industry issues.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonApril 24, 2018

NTSB to Address Findings From 2 Fatal School Bus Crashes

In related news, former school bus driver Johnthony Walker is sentenced to four years in prison for the 2016 Chattanooga crash.

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Special Needs Transportationby Thomas McMahonApril 23, 2018

Police Search for Woman Accused of Kicking Door of Special-Needs School Bus

In an apparent road rage incident, police say, a motorist stops in front of the bus and cracks a glass panel on the door when the bus driver won’t open it.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonApril 20, 2018

New Member Nominated for National Transportation Safety Board

President Trump picks Jennifer Homendy, currently a Democratic staff director for a House subcommittee, to join the board of the investigative agency.

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Managementby StaffApril 20, 2018

School Bus Driver Removed From Route for Leading Students in Prayer

The Minnesota driver’s employer gets complaints that he made some students feel forced to pray on the bus. The driver alleges being taken off the route violates his constitutional rights.

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