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Managementby Thomas McMahonSeptember 4, 2012

Ohio state director Pete Japikse steps down

The 32-year veteran of pupil transportation retires from state service, but he will soon begin a new role with the Ohio School Boards Association in which he says he will “continue working with the great people in this business.”

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 4, 2012

Teen steers bus to safety

Jeremy Rice leaves his seat eight rows back from the front of the bus and grabs the wheel after the driver falls from his seat and becomes stuck in the stairwell. Rice follows the driver's instructions and successfully stops the bus.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 4, 2012

1st-grader killed by truck near bus stop

Janell Simmons is standing across the street from her siblings while waiting to be picked up for school. As a pickup truck and school bus approach the stop from opposite directions, Simmons attempts to cross the street and is hit by the truck.

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Managementby StaffAugust 30, 2012

Zonar becomes Esri Silver Tier Partner

Earlier this year, Zonar announced a new integration with geographic information system provider Esri that delivers real-time fleet data layered with sophisticated geographic map information. Company officials say that the new Silver Tier partnership expands the relationship for further co-development and provides the technology to all Zonar and Esri customers.

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Managementby StaffAugust 30, 2012

Blue Bird awards 10 suppliers

The school bus manufacturer presents its 2012 Global Supplier of the Year Awards, which recognize outstanding performance and product excellence.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonAugust 30, 2012

Dallas buys over 100 new buses, adds belts

Dallas County Schools has been acquiring a variety of new equipment for its giant fleet, from new school buses to lap-shoulder belts to stop-arm cameras. The district recently took delivery of 103 new Saf-T-Liner C2s from Thomas Built Buses. Director of Transportation Aaron Hobbs discusses the developments with SBF.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 30, 2012

School bus impaled by log

Police cite the driver of a logging truck for making an improper turn after the Berkeley County (S.C.) School District bus is struck by a log on the back of the truck. The bus passengers are taken to the hospital as a precaution, but no one is injured.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 30, 2012

Bosch releases Android part finder app

Users can search for parts by entering the vehicle year, make and model, or the Bosch part number into the app on their phone or tablet. The app is available for download from the Amazon app store or from Google Play.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 29, 2012

National Express names new field maintenance VP

Jim Cade brings 35 years of experience in maintenance management to his new role, which he started Aug. 13. As vice president of field maintenance, he is responsible for ensuring the integrity, safety and reliability of a fleet of more than 20,000 buses.

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Managementby StaffAugust 28, 2012

Ustian steps down, Navistar names new chairman

Longtime leader Daniel Ustian retires, effective immediately, as chairman, president and CEO of Navistar, the parent company of IC Bus. Lewis Campbell is appointed executive chairman and interim CEO, while Troy Clarke is promoted to president and COO.

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