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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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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMay 24, 2017

Logging Truck Pass-By Becomes Safety Lesson

After a loaded logging truck failed to stop for a school bus in Alberta, the local transportation director took a powerful message to the mill’s contracted drivers.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMay 23, 2017

NHTSA Seeks Info on Districts’ Decisions About School Bus Seat Belts

The agency launches a project to learn more about the decision-making process on whether to implement two-point or three-point belts.

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Managementby StaffMay 23, 2017

Thomas Built Names New Platinum Support Dealer

Matthews Bus Alliance of Orlando, Florida, is the latest dealer to become certified in the collaborative effort between the school bus manufacturer and its dealers.

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Managementby StaffMay 22, 2017

School Bus Driver Honored for Exceptional Service

Dunia Burns, who is employed by Chestnut Ridge Transportation in New York, is named a “Mountie Superstar” by the school district she serves for exceptional service to its students and staff.  

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMay 22, 2017

Online Map Provides Propane School Bus Data by State

The interactive tool from the Propane Education & Research Council shows how many propane school buses are in operation in each state.

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