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Special Needs Transportationby StaffNovember 11, 2016

School Bus Driver in Baltimore Crash Drove After Privileges Were Suspended

Glenn Chappell was notified that he was “no longer authorized” to drive a school bus for failing to provide medical certification. The school system was not notified, he continued driving, and died in a crash that killed five others. 

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 10, 2016

TRP Introduces New Lubricant Program for Buses

TRP Engine Oil, TRP Synthetic Transmission Oil, and TRP Synthetic Gear Oil are the newest additions to the supplier’s global catalog.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffNovember 10, 2016

Dealership Agreement to Expand Availability of Lion Electric Buses In Western U.S.

Electric vehicle manufacturer Adomani will add Lion Bus' eLion all-electric Type C school bus to its offerings in several western U.S. states.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 10, 2016

Cummins Offers Connected Solutions for School Buses

The data- and analytics-based solutions enable Cummins to monitor engines and deliver real-time fault code alerts.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 10, 2016

Thomas Built Buses Extends 7-Year Allison Transmission Coverage

The warranty will now cover Thomas buses manufactured in 2016 and 2017 with the Allison 2500 PTS, 2550 PTS, 2300 PTS, or 2350 PTS.

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Managementby StaffNovember 9, 2016

Transfinder, Synovia Sign Reseller Agreement

Transfinder expects the agreement, the first in its 28-year history, to increase its exposure in both the K-12 and non-K-12 markets and strengthen Synovia’s product offerings in both sectors as well.

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Safetyby StaffNovember 9, 2016

NTSB Unveils School Bus Safety Video

In addition to explaining school bus occupant protection, the video examines three recent crashes that the National Transportation Safety Board has investigated.

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Managementby StaffNovember 9, 2016

Zonar Telematics to Be Made Standard on All Thomas Built Buses

Zonar’s V3 telematics control unit solution will be installed into the school bus manufacturer’s Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour buses, starting with new buses ordered on Nov. 14, 2016.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 9, 2016

Thomas Built Buses Displays Detroit DD5 Engine

The new diesel engine, equipped with Detroit Connect Virtual Technician, will be available for order in 2018.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 9, 2016

IC Bus Showcases New Features at NAPT Trade Show

The latest offerings for the CE and RE school buses include over-the-air programming, a semi-automated inspection tool, and newly designed windows.

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