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Managementby StaffMay 12, 2015

Former transportation director gets prison time for bus contracts fraud

Alice Sherrod, formerly of the North Chicago Community Unit School District 187, is sentenced to 30 months for receiving at least $566,000 in kickbacks.

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Alternative Fuelsby Thomas McMahonMay 12, 2015

Acquisition brings together 2 propane engine suppliers

Power Solutions International is purchasing Powertrain Integration. Both companies provide propane engines for school buses.

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Managementby StaffMay 11, 2015

Over 100 bus drivers to take on New York safety competition

The event, organized by the New York School Bus Contractors Association, will draw top drivers from around the state on Saturday.

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Maintenanceby Thomas McMahonMay 11, 2015

Tires deflated on 24 buses in apparent senior ‘prank’

Four high schoolers in Ohio allegedly removed the tire valve stems on a school district’s entire bus fleet. Written on the asphalt: “You have been pranked by seniors 2015.”

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Alternative Fuelsby Nicole SchlosserMay 11, 2015

Lion's electric bus to begin delivery this fall

The eLion can travel up to 75 miles on a full charge, officials say. It will also be available in multi-function school activity and commercial applications with up to a 72 passenger capacity.

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Alternative Fuelsby Nicole SchlosserMay 7, 2015

Unveiling showcases EPA grant awards for 3 Arizona districts

The event on April 16 featured two new alternative-fuel Thomas Built buses to celebrate grant awards for the upfit of 15 buses for the school districts.

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Safetyby StaffMay 7, 2015

School bus company owner bounces back from fire

Joe Schieffert, the owner of Superior Transportation Services in Minnesota, lost 10 buses and the garage in a fire four months after buying the business. He was able to get six buses from a dealer to complete school routes soon afterward.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMay 7, 2015

School bus driver charged with not reporting guns on bus

Kentucky police say that two brothers brought two handguns — one loaded — onto their bus and showed other students. The boys, their parents and the bus driver face charges.

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Managementby StaffMay 7, 2015

Transportation consulting group adds advisory board

Richard Jacobs, Robert Pudlewski and Dr. Jerry Bartee will serve on Transportation Sector Consultants’ newly formed board, using their expertise to assist its growing number of school district customers.

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Safetyby StaffMay 7, 2015

Freightliner unveils autonomous truck

The Freightliner Inspiration Truck is designed to maintain legal speed, stay in the selected lane, keep a safe braking distance from other vehicles, and slow or stop based on traffic and road conditions.

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