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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 2, 2017

Bendix Launches Brake Training Sessions for 2017

Registration is open for the complete schedule of sessions, which start on March 21 in Owosso, Michigan, and cover 14 states before concluding in November.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 1, 2017

IC Bus Honors Top Dealers for 2016

Four dealers win the bus manufacturer’s Diamond Premier Dealer award, while 11 win the Diamond Dealer award. IC Bus also bestows its Pursuit of Excellence award.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJanuary 31, 2017

Elaine Chao Confirmed as U.S. Transportation Secretary

As chief of the Department of Transportation, Chao’s purview includes two agencies that regulate pupil transportation: NHTSA and FMCSA.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 30, 2017

Seat Belt Bills Proposed in Multiple States

Lawmakers in Illinois, Utah, and Washington are among those considering legislation that would require school buses bought after a certain date to be equipped with seat belts.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJanuary 30, 2017

Museum Boasts Variety of Vintage Buses

The Museum of Bus Transportation aims to educate the public on the development of the bus industry and its vital role in the lives of Americans.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 30, 2017

IMMI’s Charlie Vits Named to National Child Passenger Safety Board

The board oversees and maintains the curriculum that is part of the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 30, 2017

11 First Student Locations Earn ASE Blue Seal of Excellence

To become Blue Seal certified, at least 75% of technicians performing diagnosis and repairs at the location must be ASE certified.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 27, 2017

School Bus Operator Expands in Minneapolis, Adds Jobs

Metropolitan Transportation Network is transforming a 2-acre industrial property into a regional school bus operations hub, with 60 jobs to be filled.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJanuary 27, 2017

Blue Bird Awarded $4.4M to Develop Electric School Bus

The U.S. Department of Energy awards the funds to the school bus manufacturer for a zero-emissions, 100% vehicle-to-grid electric bus. 

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Managementby StaffJanuary 26, 2017

TransPar Announces Leadership Changes

Doug Martin is named president of TransPar, taking over for his father, Kyle Martin, a 35-year school transportation industry veteran.

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