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Safetyby StaffSeptember 3, 2013

Iowa school bus sprayed by crop duster

The superintendent of Belmond-Klemme Community School District says that at least seven students were on the bus when it was sprayed with what he believes was insecticide, and about 25 more students were then picked up. The district contacted parents, and students were taken to a local hospital as a precaution.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 30, 2013

School bus driver saves 2 kids from floodwaters

Ricardo Ramos, a Student Transportation of America driver and trainer in Riverside, Calif., acts quickly when a sudden deluge sweeps away two children crossing the street. He jumps into the surge and pulls both kids to safety.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 30, 2013

Hydrotex issues tips to prevent fuel problems in winter

The company, which manufactures and distributes high-performance lubricant and fuel improver solutions, says that annual fuel tank inspections can help in diagnosing any potential problems, such as water contamination, biological growth and sediment that might be present in the tanks. Hydrotex also says that treating fuel with a winterizing additive can minimize problems.

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Managementby StaffAugust 29, 2013

Thomas Built Buses holds photo contest for parents

For the contest, parents submit a photo that depicts their child and a school bus. Five winners will each receive a $2,000 donation for their child's school.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonAugust 29, 2013

Architecture student turns school bus into living space

For his master's final project, Hank Butitta bought an old school bus for $3,000. With about 15 months of work and $6,000 in improvements, the bus became a mobile living space that includes a bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 29, 2013

Transportation Secretary Foxx appoints new chief of staff

Sarah Feinberg has served in the Obama Administration as a special assistant to the president and senior advisor to former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. Most recently, she managed Facebook’s Washington, D.C.-based outreach and communications as well as the company’s political and crisis communications.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 29, 2013

Bus crash first responders honored for rescue efforts

The city of Bonner Springs in Kansas declares Monday “First Responders Day” to recognize the more than 60 men and women who came to the aid of those involved in the crash last week. The individuals, who ranged from police officers to paramedics to civilians, rescued everyone on the bus.

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Managementby StaffAugust 28, 2013

Suffolk Transportation unveils $6 million school bus hub

Officials say that once it’s finished, the seven-acre hub in Brookhaven, N.Y., will help to generate 150 new jobs at the site. In addition to the new 20,000-square foot maintenance, dispatching and training facility, there is a new fueling station, and the company will demolish an outdated structure on the site to make room for more vehicles.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 28, 2013

Teen allegedly attacks bus driver after stop-arm running

Bus driver Alvin Lanning had stopped to pick up students when a white BMW passed his bus, so he later wrote down the vehicle’s license plate number to turn in for a traffic violation. The teen driver saw this, and according to a report given to Orange County sheriff’s deputies, he confronted Lanning, punching him in the face and taking his glasses.

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Managementby StaffAugust 28, 2013

North Carolina district expects big savings with GPS system

Pitt County Schools recently deployed GPS kits from Synovia Solutions to help parents keep tabs on their children and increase efficiency. A district-wide study found that changes like reduced idling and mileage and improved driver payroll management could save nearly $194,000 per year.

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