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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 23, 2015

School bus contractor Riley Williams remembered for leadership

Williams, who was the president and owner of New Jersey school bus contracting business B.R. Williams Inc., contributed to state and national associations and even drove buses part-time.

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Maintenanceby StaffJune 23, 2015

Stertil-Koni lift accommodates new safety-based engineering approaches

The supplier has addressed increasing safety concerns that have spurred new engineering approaches at vehicle maintenance facilities with its Diamond Lift, a heavy duty in-ground telescopic piston lift.

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Managementby StaffJune 23, 2015

Student Transportation Inc. adds chief growth officer

Thomas Kominsky was the director of industrials investment banking and sector head for transportation and logistics at BMO Capital Markets. He will develop new business strategies and integrate sales programs for STI’s new non-asset group of businesses.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 22, 2015

$5M restored for school transportation in Massachusetts

The appropriation covers some of the $18 million that was cut from regional school transportation funding last year by the previous governor.

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Alternative Fuelsby Thomas McMahonJune 19, 2015

Feds propose tighter standards for emissions, fuel efficiency

The EPA and NHTSA’s jointly proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles — including school buses — would cover model years 2021 to 2027.

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Managementby StaffJune 19, 2015

Leonard Bus Sales taps former school bus contractor exec

Charlie Bruce is named director of business operations at the school bus dealership. He has served as chief operating officer for both First Student and Durham School Services.

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Safetyby StaffJune 19, 2015

Accused Florida school bus shooter pleads not guilty

Edgar Robles, 16, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of shooting into an occupied vehicle. He is being tried as an adult and would face a minimum of 25 years in prison if convicted.

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Safetyby StaffJune 18, 2015

GO Riteway Transportation looking to fill 280 positions

Due to its expansion, the Wisconsin-based bus operator will be hiring for hundreds of jobs, including school bus drivers, mechanics and operations supervisors.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJune 18, 2015

California district chooses Trillium to build CNG station

Los Angeles Unified School District’s new station will feature 102 time-fill posts and a single fast-fill dispenser. This will be the second CNG fueling station built and operated by the company for the district.

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Managementby StaffJune 18, 2015

Illinois, New York districts select SafeStop app

The app will provide parents real-time information on the location of their child's bus and estimated arrival times as well as information on school closures, delayed openings or important events.

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