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School bus driving competition judge inspects the results.
Safetyby Wes PlattMay 8, 2024

Safety Competitions Back on Track Post-Pandemic

In June, Kansas holds its annual conference and driving competition, while NSTA goes to Texas for the latest School Bus Driver International Safety Competition.

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Richard Staveley, CEO of EO Charging.

EO Charging Names New CEO

Richard Staveley takes the lead at EO Charging, which is focused on charging solutions for depot-based fleets.

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Kevin Bangston, president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseMay 7, 2024

TBB's Bangston Assumes Leadership Over Freightliner Custom Chassis

Kevin Bangston, the president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, now also serves in that capacity over Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation. He succeeds Jeff Sather in that role.

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Members of The Mobility House team accept the 2024 Transportation Power Player Award with SEPA President and CEO Sheri Givens.

NYC School Bus Electrification Project Wins "Power Player" Award

The award, from the Smart Electric Power Alliance, recognizes a project to bring electric school buses to the Bronx in New York City.

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Judge's gavel.
Safetyby Staff and News ReportsMay 2, 2024

Ohio Jury Convicts Minivan Driver in Fatal Bus Crash

Hermanio Joseph, 36, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and vehicular homicide in the accident that killed 11-year-old Aiden Clark. He's expected to be sentenced on May 21.

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Map with routing pins.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseMay 2, 2024

CalAmp Launches Dispatch Monitor to Enhance School Bus Fleet Management

CalAmp's Dispatch Monitor enhances school bus fleet management with real-time route coverage and driver efficiency tracking, prioritizing student safety.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseMay 2, 2024

HopSkipDrive: SmartPooling Reduced 160,000 Pounds of CO2

The company also launched a new sustainability reporting feature for school districts.

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Blue Bird propane-powered school buses.

Blue Bird Extends Partnership with ROUSH CleanTech, Ford

The Georgia-based school bus manufacturer will continue working with Ford Component Sales and Roush CleanTech until at least 2030.

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Safetyby Wes PlattApril 30, 2024

DEA May Reclassify Marijuana in Historic Move

Some administrative hurdles remain, but the shift could result in marijuana's acceptance as a Schedule III drug under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act and might bring changes to federal drug-testing laws.

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First Student school bus waiting for passengers to climb aboard.

First Student Adds Electric Buses to Pennsylvania Fleet

The six buses are the first deployed in Pennsylvania with funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean School Bus Program.

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