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Managementby Thomas McMahonFebruary 17, 2017

Third-Party Vendors to Provide CDL Testing in New Jersey

A new state law aims to accelerate the process of getting a commercial driver’s license by enabling private vendors to conduct the knowledge and skills tests.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 17, 2017

W.W. Williams Acquires Auto Safety House

Auto Safety House, the Thomas Built Buses dealership for Arizona, will operate as a brand under the ownership of W.W. Williams, a provider of repair services and products.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 16, 2017

Mother Gets Probation for Assaulting School Bus Driver

Kiesha Shannon of Ohio pleads guilty to attacking her daughter’s bus driver and is sentenced to three years of probation. The judge says he had limited sentencing options, which is why he didn’t give her jail time.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 16, 2017

Transportation South Honors Alabama School Bus Drivers

The dealership’s event recognizes top pupil transportation providers, including the 2017 Alabama Love the Bus Driver of the Year.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 15, 2017

School Bus Driver Quits After Close Call With Train

The railroad crossing arm reportedly lowers onto the bus. A student captures video of a freight train running near the bus, but no one is harmed.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 15, 2017

New York Association Calls for More School Transportation Safety Funding

NYAPT asks the state Legislature to continue the funding it is currently providing; add funding for pre-K students, bus monitors, and security; and increase support for the school bus driver training program.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffFebruary 15, 2017

Study Measures Methane Impact of Natural Gas Vehicles

The research by West Virginia University scientists sheds light on the sources and amount of greenhouse-gas methane that is emitted in the natural gas supply chain.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 14, 2017

Student Transportation of America Wins $187 Million Contract in Florida

The new 10-year deal makes Duval County Public Schools the contractor’s biggest customer.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonFebruary 13, 2017

Deputy Cited for Passing School Bus, Fired for Ethics Violation

The Arkansas sheriff’s deputy is terminated for giving conflicting accounts of the incident.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 13, 2017

Thomas Built Buses Names 2 New Platinum Support Dealers

Mid-South Bus Center in Tennessee and Warner Bus Industries in Saskatchewan are the latest dealers to become certified in the collaborative effort between the school bus manufacturer and its dealers.

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