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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMarch 8, 2018

11 Students Injured in Indiana School Bus Crash

A school bus is taking 47 students to school when traffic comes to a halt, the bus is unable to stop, and it crashes into a semi tractor-trailer.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 8, 2018

New SafeGuard BTI School Bus Seat Now Available

IMMI's updated BTI can now be ordered in IC Bus models. The seat can be upgraded with lap-shoulder belts or integrated child seats by swapping the seat back.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 8, 2018

Some Arkansas Motorists Posing School Bus Passing Threat at Stops

Motorists are apparently confused by a new highway bypass, and are not stopping for school buses when their red lights are flashing. More police are placed near bus stops in the area.

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Maintenanceby Nicole SchlosserMarch 7, 2018

Illinois School Bus Mechanic Retires After 40 Years

Dennis Rodgers, who worked as a mechanic and occasional driver for a contractor that serves Alton School District #11, reflects on changes he saw throughout his career.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 7, 2018

Stertil-Koni Names New Business Development Manager

Radu Pop will work to advance truck and bus fleet sales for the vehicle lift supplier.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMarch 6, 2018

School Bus Driver Accused of Threatening to ‘Shoot Up’ School

Lashauna Hooker Beachum of North Carolina faces two felony charges for allegedly threatening middle school staff and “immigrants [who are] trying to take over the school” on social media.

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Managementby StaffMarch 6, 2018

Student Transportation Inc. Charity Raises $46K, Kicks Off Scholarship Program

More than 170 of the school bus contractor’s locations raise monetary donations and gather goods for those in need.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMarch 6, 2018

Roush Announces Leadership Changes to Support Company Growth

The alternative-fuel technology supplier promotes a handful of staff members in key leadership positions. Todd Mouw is the new president of Roush CleanTech.

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Managementby StaffMarch 5, 2018

School Bus Dealership Sonny Merryman to Expand in Virginia

The Thomas Built Buses distributor will open a new sales and service center in the greater Richmond area this summer.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffMarch 5, 2018

Parent Questions Past Use of Zip Ties to Secure Student Harnesses

A California father seeks an investigation into past use of zip ties on harnesses to restrain his son and other students. The district has ended the practice and now uses new safety vests. 

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