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Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2017

Alliance of Navistar, VW Truck & Bus Gets Green Light

IC Bus parent company Navistar and Volkswagen Truck & Bus gain regulatory approvals and finalize agreements for their wide-ranging alliance.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMarch 1, 2017

IC Bus Updates Warranty for PSI Engines

Coverage of the PSI propane and gasoline engines expands to five years, unlimited miles — up from 100,000 miles.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 28, 2017

First Student Michigan Fleet Earns Perfect Inspection Score

For the fifth straight year, the school bus contractor’s Adrian location achieves a 100% pass rate on its inspection by Michigan State Police.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 28, 2017

IC Bus Innovation Summit Envisions Future of the School Bus

Thought leaders and industry experts discuss the impacts of connected and automated vehicles, ridesharing, onboard Wi-Fi, and big data at the bus manufacturer’s first-ever event of its kind.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 27, 2017

Jasper Engines & Transmissions Launches New Oregon Branch

The company’s new facility in Portland has capacity for up to 500 units, including gas and diesel engines, transmissions, and differentials.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonFebruary 27, 2017

Oregon Workshop Targets Student Management

Behavior on the bus, autism, and bullying prevention are among the topics covered in an OPTA training event.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 23, 2017

Minnesota Holds First School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Gov. Mark Dayton proclaims Feb. 22 the state's first-ever School Bus Driver Appreciation Day.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 23, 2017

New Air-Conditioning Platform Designed to Offer Climate Control

Bus air-conditioning manufacturer Eberspaecher Suetrak develops the E-Control platform to provide centralized control of all the thermal management components on a bus.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonFebruary 23, 2017

Navajo School Bus Driver Promotes Student Success

Freddie Yazzie, a longtime driver on a Navajo reservation in Arizona, has lined the ceiling of his bus with posters that highlight the feats of former riders.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 23, 2017

School Bus Driver Saves Student From Being Struck by Car

Randy Kronick of Connecticut prevents the 9-year-old girl from crossing the street as he sees a speeding SUV run his stop arm.  

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