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Managementby StaffNovember 11, 2014

Blue Bird to unveil new Type A bus, new technology

Along with the new Micro Bird T-Series bus, Blue Bird will debut an electronic stability control system and a new Propane Vision warranty.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffNovember 11, 2014

IC Bus showcases propane bus at NAPT

The manufacturer features its new CE Series school bus with the Power Solutions International 8.8-liter LP propane engine. The bus will be available for order for the 2015-16 school year.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserNovember 10, 2014

Keynote speaker encourages audience to ‘enjoy the ride’

Motivational speaker Steve Gilliland amuses the NAPT crowd with anecdotes that illustrate the importance of enjoying life’s journey and feeling passion for your work.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonNovember 10, 2014

Shooter response training draws captive audience

A live-action event at the NAPT Summit brings in a SWAT team to demonstrate a response to an active shooter on a school bus.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonNovember 10, 2014

Jim Beekman named SBF's Administrator of the Year

The industry veteran galvanized the Orange County (Fla.) Public Schools transportation department and implemented improvements that led to increased efficiency, multi-million-dollar savings and high staff morale.

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Managementby StaffNovember 7, 2014

Blue Bird announces 2014 Supplier Awards

The company presented its 2014 Supplier of the Year award to Bendix Commercial Systems for teaming with Blue Bird to launch a premier air disc brake. Blue Bird also recognized 10 other suppliers for quality, innovation and service.

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Managementby StaffNovember 7, 2014

Texas district honored for safety, efficiency initiatives

Houston Independent School District is recognized by District Administration magazine for its bus tracking, safety and fleet greening programs.

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Managementby StaffNovember 7, 2014

Leadership changes, dealer inventory funding at Navistar

A $250 million deal will support IC Bus and International Truck dealer inventory funding. Also, Navistar is restructuring its senior leadership team.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffNovember 6, 2014

Collins Bus, Westport to display new CNG school bus

The NEXBUS Type A bus powered by compressed natural gas will be exhibited at the NAPT trade show next week.

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Safetyby StaffNovember 6, 2014

Indiana district superintendent to question free bus mandate in court case

Franklin Township Schools’ Flora Reichanadter will question a court of appeals decision that public school buses are a constitutional right, asking how bus fees could be illegal if the state legislature reacted to them by banning them and outlining formal procedures for school districts to cut transportation.

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