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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 12, 2016

Navistar honors 33 key suppliers

The IC Bus parent company bestows its Diamond Supplier Award on a group that represents the top 2% of its supply base.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 11, 2016

Daimler opens new parts distribution center

Officials say that the new facility in Dallas will enable customers of DTNA brands, including Thomas Built Buses, to receive parts faster.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 11, 2016

REI releases audio/video equipment catalog

The 2016 edition features in-depth product descriptions, cable and connector details, and quick reference charts. New products include an on-demand entertainment solution, driver control modules and multimedia radios.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 11, 2016

School bus driver fired after crash found to have several traffic violations

Investigators believe that Mohamed Wasuge of Minnesota had fallen asleep when his bus sideswiped three cars, jumped a curb and almost hit a post office. Court records show that he has been convicted of traffic violations at least 11 times since 2003.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 11, 2016

Teens stop school bus during driver medical emergency

When their bus driver became unresponsive, three New Jersey students were able to put the bus in park, take the keys and let the students off the bus. No students were harmed in the incident.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonFebruary 11, 2016

Police: Boy escapes kidnapping attempt at bus stop

After exiting his school bus, a 13-year-old in Texas is approached by two men, who reportedly demand at gunpoint that he get in their car.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonFebruary 11, 2016

Texas district tests school bus stop-arm extension

Bus Crossing Guard, an extra stop sign that extends 6 feet from the side of the bus, has been installed on 10 buses that transport McKinney ISD students.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 9, 2016

New scan tool diagnoses school buses

Functions of the FCAR F3SN scan tool include reading and clearing diagnostic trouble codes, reading system information and performing special action tests.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 9, 2016

1 killed, 6 injured in school bus crash

A New Jersey motorist was killed when he struck a school bus, which drove off the road and overturned. Four students and the bus driver were injured, and the aide was hospitalized for serious injuries.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 9, 2016

Report: School bus driver didn't engage brake in crash that killed principal

A police report states that bus driver Christine Beeler left the driver’s seat without engaging the parking brake, causing the bus to roll forward. The report also states that Beeler was “distracted,” but does not indicate what took her attention away from her duties.

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