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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMarch 15, 2017

Teen Fatally Struck by Truck at School Bus Stop

A 15-year-old in Grants Pass, Oregon, is waiting for his school bus when a pickup truck veers onto the sidewalk and knocks him to the ground.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffMarch 14, 2017

Winch System Created to Pull, Secure Wheelchairs Into Vehicles

AMF-Bruns of America develops Easypull, a winch system that pulls a wheelchair and passenger into a vehicle up a ramp. The automatic restraint system secures the wheelchair to the vehicle.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMarch 14, 2017

Oregon District Fixing School Buses After 2 Fires

Following two recent bus fires, Klamath County School District sidelined 14 buses of the same model and year. Now the district is making changes to wires and hydraulic lines.

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Managementby StaffMarch 14, 2017

3 All-Star Transportation Maintenance Facilities Earn ASE Blue Seal of Excellence

The award recognizes the skill and training of Connecticut-based All-Star Transportation's 30 service technicians. 

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 14, 2017

Rotary Lift Expands Mach Flex Mobile Column Lift Lineup

The supplier’s remote-controlled lift lineup now includes the MCHF13 FLEX lift, which provides 13,000 pounds of capacity per column.

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Managementby StaffMarch 13, 2017

Software Solution Designed to Secure Video Files

PRO-VISION Video Systems releases SecuraMax, which can help users securely upload, manage, protect, and share video files.

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Managementby StaffMarch 13, 2017

Father, Daughters Write Children’s Book About School Bus Drivers

Mark Booker of Maryland and his daughters co-author “Why Our Teacher Wears Yellow,” which highlights the importance of school bus drivers, calling them “transportation teachers.” 

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMarch 13, 2017

Titan to Bring New Type A to School Bus Market

Brian Barrington, an industry veteran and VP of the new venture, says that the Titan Bus line will boast a wider body and entry door, along with standard equipment like LED lighting, tinted glass, and a multiplex system.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMarch 9, 2017

School Bus Driver in Chattanooga Crash Indicted, Faces Additional Charges

Johnthony Walker, the driver in the fatal November crash, is indicted on six counts of vehicular homicide. Other charges include reckless endangerment, reckless driving, and use of a portable electronic device by a school bus driver.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMarch 9, 2017

Trans Tech’s Electric Bus Earns Spot on New York Contract

The state adds the all-electric Type A eSeries to its list of procurement vehicles. 

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