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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMay 31, 2017

Tennessee Raises Minimum Age for School Bus Drivers, Boosts Oversight

Under a bill signed by the governor, new school bus drivers in Tennessee will have to be at least 25 years old. The bill also mandates state standards for driver and manager training.

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Managementby StaffMay 31, 2017

New York Association Chapter Names School Bus ‘Driver of the Year’

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation's Nassau chapter selects Deanna Jankowski, a lead school bus driver with Educational Bus Transportation, as its “Driver of the Year.” Jankowski  oversees 29 district routes.

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Safetyby StaffMay 30, 2017

National Express School Bus Drivers See Wins in State Safety Competitions

Shawn Sawyer from Durham School Services and Ross Hamre from Petermann Bus won first place in the Massachusetts and Ohio safety competitions.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMay 30, 2017

Accused Driver in School Bus Hit-and-Run Crash Found, Charged

James P. Irvin III of Pennsylvania is charged with 35 counts in the May 17 crash, which injured 14 students aboard the bus. One remains hospitalized.

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Managementby StaffMay 30, 2017

Bus Parts Warehouse Names New President

Charlie Bruce replaces the retiring David Guy as president and CEO of the school bus parts distributor. Bruce will also remain senior partner of Transportation Advisory Group.

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Managementby StaffMay 30, 2017

Hawaii Launches Last Phase of Transportation Reforms

The awarding of new school bus contracts culminates the Get on Board initiative, which the state DOE says has improved service while cutting costs by more than $13 million annually.

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Maintenanceby StaffMay 26, 2017

OTC Offers New 30-Ton King Pin Pusher Set

The tool uses hydraulic force to assist technicians when changing king pins and brake anchor pins on heavy-duty vehicles.

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Maintenanceby StaffMay 25, 2017

Brake Interlocks Missing in Many Virginia School Buses

According to the Virginia DOE, as many as 4,000 buses may be missing the state-required device, which prevents the parking brake from accidentally disengaging.

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Safetyby StaffMay 24, 2017

School Bus Driver Suspended After Bathroom Break to Keep Job

A New Jersey superintendent’s call to fire Gaye Kish for using her phone, having a friend board her bus, and taking a bathroom break during her route is rejected by the board of education. Kish cites a medical condition as the reason for taking the break.

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Safetyby StaffMay 24, 2017

New York Association Names School Bus Safety Competition Winners

More than 100 drivers take part in the 46th New York State School Bus Safety Competition, hosted by the New York School Bus Contractors Association.

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