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Alternative Fuelsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 11, 2017

South Carolina Adds New Propane School Buses to Fleet

The state acquires 26 Blue Bird propane buses as part of its efforts to update its aging fleet.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffFebruary 10, 2017

8 Special-Needs Students Injured in School Bus Crash

A California school bus reportedly T-bones a car, critically injuring the driver of the car. The students suffer minor injuries, and the bus driver and two aides are unharmed.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 9, 2017

Teen Accused of Stealing School Bus

Florida officers arrest Zachary Martin for allegedly stealing a school bus and attempting to elude officers during a traffic stop. 

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffFebruary 9, 2017

California Pilot Project Pushes Alt-Fuel School Buses

The statewide program offers $10 million for purchasing school buses powered by electricity, renewable diesel, natural gas, or propane.

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Maintenanceby Thomas McMahonFebruary 9, 2017

Reminder: Give Us Your Input on School Bus Maintenance

Fill out our annual Maintenance Survey, which covers such key topics as school bus age, parts expenditures, and technician pay.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonFebruary 9, 2017

Thomas Built Buses Pledges $100K to Guilford County Schools

In addition to donating time and money to benefit local students, the school bus OEM and its employees recently gave $300,000 to the United Way.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonFebruary 8, 2017

New State Director Named in Maryland

Gabriel Rose, who previously served as a security specialist for Talbot County (Md.) Public Schools, replaces Leon Langley as state director.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 8, 2017

11 Students, School Bus Driver Hospitalized After Semi Hits Bus

A semi tractor trailer in Indiana strikes the driver’s side of the bus and pushes it off the road. Students and the bus driver are treated for injuries.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonFebruary 8, 2017

Law Enforcement Looks After School Buses in Chattanooga

Tennessee state troopers and local police will ride and follow Hamilton County school buses, including the route related to the Nov. 21 fatal crash.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 7, 2017

Consultant, District Partner on Tool to Assess Judgment of School Bus Driver Applicants

The Dash Group, a consulting firm, gives a grant to a Tennessee school district to use The Judgment Index, a tool that is designed to assess the judgment skills of potential school bus drivers.

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