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Boy with autism left on school bus after falling asleep

The bus driver did not find the 8-year-old, who was being taken to a summer camp program, until he got back to his base when he checked the bus. The bus company said the driver followed protocol and it is considering more prevention measures.

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School bus drivers throw annual party for special-needs students

Drivers and other transportation employees from an Oregon district raise money through a raffle and solicit donations for the party. A total of 55 special-needs students plus some siblings and parents participated this year.

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School bus duo wins state special-needs competition

Lori Partee and Sandy James, both special-needs bus drivers for Henry County (Ga.) Schools, advance to next year’s National Special Needs Team Safety Roadeo.

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Managementby StaffJuly 2, 2015

Thousands of veterans get CDL through federal program

The Military Skills Test Waiver Program lets states waive the skills test portion of the CDL application for veterans with experience operating a military truck or bus.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 2, 2015

New vehicle lift designed to be faster, more user friendly

Forward Lift’s new CR Series four-post vehicle lifts feature faster rise times for improved productivity and fewer moving parts for reduced maintenance, company officials say.

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Safetyby StaffJuly 2, 2015

More details on school bus driver in Tennessee crash

Autopsy results show that James Davenport, who was injured in the crash, died later of natural causes but was on several medications at the time of his death. However, earlier toxicology reports showed that he did not have drugs in his system at the time of the crash.

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Special Needs Transportationby Thomas McMahonJuly 2, 2015

Ray Turner shared insights on special-needs bus safety

Turner, whose pupil transportation career spanned more than 40 years, authored training manuals and numerous articles on special-needs transportation.

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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2015

Safe Fleet acquires Hadley’s bus mirror product line

This is the fifth acquisition for Safe Fleet, which formed in 2013. With the deal, Hadley joins Specialty Manufacturing, Transpec, Pretoria and Seon.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 1, 2015

Hydrotex expands pupil transportation division

Dwight Gleaves and Phil Kramer will lead the automotive lubricants supplier’s growing efforts to support the pupil transportation industry.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 30, 2015

Book Bus brings literacy, learning programs to children

A Pennsylvania school district, contractor and library partner to launch the Book Bus, which will circulate books and offer early childhood education during the summer.

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