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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 22, 2013

TRP offers aftermarket HVAC parts for buses

TRP’s line of HVAC replacement parts includes condensers, compressors, heater cores, receiver dryers, blower motors and air compressor clutches. They are available for all makes of buses and trucks.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffAugust 22, 2013

Wheel end assembly cited in school bus fire

A fire on a Blue Bird propane school bus on Monday likely originated in a wheel end assembly and did not compromise the propane fuel tanks, an independent fire investigator finds. There was no one on the bus at the time of the fire, and the engine was off.

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Managementby StaffAugust 21, 2013

Driver shortage expected to impact bus schedules

At Columbus (Ohio) City Schools, an effort has fallen through to contract for temporary bus drivers to cover routes while permanent drivers complete their training and earn their commercial driver’s license. Officials say that morning elementary school routes may run up to 30 minutes late, and there may be some delays for high school bus passengers in the afternoon.

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Managementby StaffAugust 21, 2013

Blue Bird names parts and service manager

Bill Landreth joins the company as general manager of parts and service, where he will work with dealerships to support Blue Bird’s service and support pledge, along with globally growing the parts and service division. He brings to the company more than 30 years of experience with parts and service management, specifically focused in the truck and school bus industries.

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Managementby StaffAugust 21, 2013

REMINDER: Nominate a great administrator

Do you know an exemplary school transportation director who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? SBF is getting ready to select a recipient for our annual Administrator of the Year award. The deadline for nominations, Aug. 30, draws nigh.

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Managementby StaffAugust 20, 2013

First Student promotes Bobbie Hartman

The contractor names Hartman senior director, marketing sales and support, where she will continue developing and executing customer marketing plans and brand strategies, and oversee the creation and production of business proposals for First Student.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 20, 2013

District opts to lease buses

The town of Scituate in Massachusetts plans to lease three new buses this year for Scituate Public Schools instead of buying one new bus. The plan is an effort to accommodate competing costs in the district’s budget and supplement an aging fleet.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 19, 2013

Alabama urges motorists to be safe around school buses

As the new school year approaches, the state Department of Education’s Pupil Transportation Unit reminds drivers of the recently passed Charles Poland Jr. Act, which makes school bus trespassing a Class A misdemeanor. The office also reminds drivers of the state’s laws regarding stopping for school buses.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 19, 2013

Driver recognized for refusing to allow men to board bus

Deysi Nunez receives the California Highway Patrol Commander's Certificate of Commendation for her actions in the incident, and she will also be nominated for the department’s Bus Driver of the Year award. The men approach the bus and say something had been thrown out the window, and Nunez gets suspicious when they give conflicting answers when she asks if their car was damaged.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonAugust 19, 2013

Georgia sees drop in stop-arm violations

In this year's one-day survey, 6,807 vehicles illegally passed stopped school buses in Georgia. That's down from 8,102 in 2011. Still, State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge calls the numbers "very alarming" and urges the public to make student safety a priority.

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