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Managementby StaffAugust 14, 2012

Stertil-Koni hires new GSA, military sales manager

Rand D. Johnson brings an extensive background in sales, electronics, hydraulics and U.S. military service to the position. He will focus on expanding the company's reach into the U.S. military market, according to President Jean DellAmore.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 14, 2012

N.J. district, borough reach shared service agreement

Under the tentative agreement, which is expected to be formalized by next month, Fair Lawn School District will send its fleet to the borough’s maintenance garage for service. The district’s superintendent says the borough’s cost quotes are less than the private garages it has used in the past.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffAugust 14, 2012

American Logistics Co. to serve Calif. district

The transportation management company has been selected by Carlsbad Unified School District to provide special-needs transportation service under a three-year contract. Officials say the agreement is expected to save the district and taxpayers more than $3 million, and that the company has saved the district 40% annually since 2007.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonAugust 10, 2012

Cops help Okla. district deter stop-arm running

Tecumseh Transportation Director Teddy Kidney tells SBF that working with the local police department to crack down on illegal school bus passing has significantly raised awareness in the community. The police chief didn't need to be convinced of the problem — he's also one of the district's bus drivers.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 9, 2012

Camera system aids in backing large buses

Rosco’s new Smart-Vision Backup Camera System uses a camera mounted on the back of the bus to send images to a monitor installed inside of the rearview mirror of the bus.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonAugust 9, 2012

1 mile added to walking distances at Colo. district

Officials at Mesa County Valley School District say the change is “the result of further budget reductions the district is facing.” School bus service will be provided for elementary students who live more than two miles from school and for middle and high school students who live more than three miles from school.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 9, 2012

Tips from community help to catch bus vandals

Three juveniles admit their involvement in the vandalism of seven school buses in Mt. Morris, Mich. Fire extinguishers are discharged inside the buses, and the windows are damaged.

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Managementby StaffAugust 9, 2012

Calif. district eliminates bus service for 600 students

Petaluma City Schools makes the change in response to the $3.3 million in budget cuts it will face if a tax initiative is not passed in November. The district partners with a city transit service to provide transportation for the students affected.

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Managementby StaffAugust 9, 2012

AngelTrax unveils video, driver behavior modification system

The company's CoPilot system includes a G-force sensor, GPS antenna and other sensors that automatically register erratic activity, including aggressive driving, hard braking, speeding and collisions. A blinking light on the unit alerts the driver in real time that an unsafe action has been detected.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffAugust 8, 2012

App provides alternative fuel station location data

The Cleaner and Greener Fuels app from Leonardo Academy is available for download free of charge from the iTunes app store, the Google Play store and the Cleaner and Greener website. It provides routes to stations on a series of interactive maps for such fuels as compressed natural gas, biodiesel, propane and electricity.

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