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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 9, 2016

Allison Transmission Warranty Extended for New Blue Bird Buses

The warranty for Allison 2000 Pupil Transport Series transmissions on Blue Bird buses will increase to seven years/unlimited miles starting next year.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 8, 2016

New Company Unveils Energy-Efficient Electrical Control Panel

BrightSync’s intelligent electrical control panel is designed to sync engine block heater activation based on outside temperature, calendar day, start time, duration, and zone control to save power usage.

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Special Needs Transportationby Thomas McMahonNovember 8, 2016

Mother Gives Insights on Transporting Students With Service Animals

Kimberly Bish, whose daughter Danielle has a seizure assistance dog, discusses her training efforts with Ohio school bus drivers.

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Managementby StaffNovember 8, 2016

Trans Tech Unveils New Type A School Bus at NAPT Trade Show

The Trans Star is a 20-passenger, dual rear-wheel bus that combines signature aerodynamics with the Ford Transit platform.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserNovember 7, 2016

NAPT Honors Heroism, Skill at Annual Summit

Awards are presented to America’s Best competition winners and to other student transportation professionals for heroism, and their work with special-needs students and in continuing education.

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Safetyby StaffNovember 7, 2016

Updated Infographics Promote Benefits of School Buses

The American School Bus Council and NHTSA revamp the “Learn the Facts” campaign materials, which highlight the safety record and other advantages of school bus transportation.

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Managementby StaffNovember 7, 2016

Zonar, NAPT Award 2016 Don Carnahan Memorial Grants

More than 30 school districts receive up to $50,000 each for school bus security, safety, and efficiency technology hardware.

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Managementby StaffNovember 7, 2016

SBF’s Frank Di Giacomo Named to NAPT Hall of Fame

Di Giacomo is recognized for his contributions to the pupil transportation community during his more than three decades with School Bus Fleet.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserNovember 7, 2016

NAPT Summit's Interactive Security Training Teaches Prevention, Preparedness

Group and panel discussions as well as live enactments performed by local law enforcement using school buses at the NAPT Summit help attendees prepare for violent incidents.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonNovember 7, 2016

Speaker Shares Impact of Boston Marathon Bombing

Jeff Bauman tells NAPT Summit attendees about how he lost both legs in the 2013 bombing but was able to give investigators a description of the suspect he had seen.

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