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Managementby StaffJune 15, 2017

Trans Tech Names 2016 Dealer of the Year

The Type A school bus manufacturer names Leonard Bus Sales of New York its Dealer of the Year for the fourth year in a row.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJune 15, 2017

Adomani Becomes Publicly Traded Company

The electric and hybrid vehicle solution supplier completes its Regulation A common stock offering and is listed on Nasdaq with the ticker symbol “ADOM.” 

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Maintenanceby StaffJune 15, 2017

90% of Missouri School Buses Approved on First Inspection

Of the 12,047 buses inspected by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 10,871 are found to have no defects.

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Safetyby StaffJune 15, 2017

Former School Bus Company Manager Publishes Book on Fatal Crash

Kari Hoglund Kounkel shares the details and lessons learned from an accident in Minnesota in 1997 that killed three students and a truck driver.

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Safetyby StaffJune 14, 2017

Ellison Addresses ABA’s Questions About ‘Yellow Charter’ Buses

Following the motorcoach association’s response to an SBF article, Chris Ellison of Eugene School District clarifies details about the district’s charter-style school buses.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJune 14, 2017

South Carolina Governor Vetoes $20.5M in School Bus Funding

Gov. Henry McMaster says the funding, which would come from the state's lottery proceeds, is intended for scholarships. $8.4 million remains for replacing aging school buses if the veto is upheld.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJune 13, 2017

New North Carolina State Director Focuses on Crossing Safety Efforts

Kevin Harrison takes over the role as longtime director Derek Graham retires. Harrison oversees a multi-pronged approach to crossing safety, including pilots for extended stop arms and bumper-level strobe lights.

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Managementby StaffJune 12, 2017

Animal Decals Can Be Displayed on New York School Buses

State Sen. Patty Ritchie persuades DOT officials to repeal an order that would have required removing decals of animals designed to help young children identify the right school bus to take them home.

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Safetyby StaffJune 12, 2017

San Antonio Transportation Staff Trains for School Bus Emergencies

Drivers and other employees rotate through 10 stations that include live fires for fire extinguisher training, evacuation of smoke-filled buses, CPR, and first aid.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJune 12, 2017

IC Bus Displays Gasoline School Bus at Oklahoma Show

The OEM showcases its gasoline-powered CE Series demonstration unit at the Oklahoma Association for Pupil Transportation conference.

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