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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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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMarch 2, 2018

Former School Bus Driver Found Guilty in Fatal Chattanooga Crash

Jurors find Johnthony Walker guilty of criminally negligent homicide and over two dozen lesser charges for his involvement in a school bus crash in 2016 that killed six students.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMarch 2, 2018

Colorado Fleet Leader David Anderson to Retire

Anderson, a 37-year veteran in pupil transportation, has been recognized for his expertise in school bus fleet maintenance and efficiency practices.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffMarch 1, 2018

Indiana District Sees Success With Thomas Built Buses’ S.T.A.R.S. System

Hamilton Southeastern Schools reports that Thomas Built’s seat mounting system for special-needs buses helps keep floors clean and organized, and is easy to remove and install.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 1, 2018

Blue Bird Extends Allison 7-Year Warranty Into 2018

The extended Allison warranty applies to new Blue Bird buses equipped with Allison 2500 and 2550 Pupil Transport Series transmissions.

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Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2018

Safe Fleet Launches 2018 Anti-Bullying Grant Program

The company will award a total of $50,000 to people working with students to start or to sustain existing programs to end bullying in their communities. The grant application deadline is April 23.

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Alternative Fuelsby Thomas McMahonMarch 1, 2018

Texas District Launches Propane School Bus Program

San Antonio ISD earns a DERA grant of nearly $300,000 to be used in replacing 11 diesel buses with propane models.

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