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Managementby StaffFebruary 23, 2012

Thomas Built Buses seeks ‘Driver of the Year’

Students in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to submit essays nominating their favorite school bus drivers for the manufacturer’s seventh annual Children’s Choice School Bus Driver of the Year essay contest. Entries must be postmarked by June 30.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 23, 2012

N.C. bus driver wins $283K jackpot

Audrey Childers, a school bus driver and substitute teacher from Mount Holly, wins $283,484 in the Carolina Cash 5 lottery. Childers says she will use her winnings to purchase a house.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 23, 2012

Burtwistle: District funding pressures not expected to ease

As president of the largest school bus contractor in the U.S. and Canada, First Student’s Linda Burtwistle has a keen perspective on the range of issues impacting the pupil transportation industry. She recently shared her insights with SBF Executive Editor Thomas McMahon.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 22, 2012

Carey Paster joins National Express Corp.

The school bus contracting veteran has been appointed to the newly created role of vice president of mergers and acquisitions, where he will be responsible for furthering National Express’ presence in the passenger transportation market. Paster previously held roles with FirstGroup America and First Student.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffFebruary 22, 2012

Electric school buses to be manufactured for China

Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. signs a letter of intent with Wanxiang Group that includes a joint venture investment of up to $75 million to develop, manufacture and commercialize all-electric school buses and commercial vehicles for multiple industries in the country. The vehicles will combine Wanxiang’s EV componentry technologies with Smith’s proprietary platform vehicle designs.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 21, 2012

Forum to focus on attentive driving

The National Transportation Safety Board’s one-day event will "identify how distractions affect behavior behind the wheel and focus on measures that promote attentive driving," Chairman Deborah Hersman says.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffFebruary 21, 2012

Blue Bird receives EPA, CARB engine certification

The school bus manufacturer’s 2010 through 2012 model Vision and All American units, which are equipped with Cummins’ ISB6.7 engine, are certified by the agencies. Officials say the ability to deliver these ratings can be attributed to Cummins’ total system integration with selective catalytic reduction technology.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 21, 2012

N.Y. bills target school bus passing, signage

The state Senate passes a trio of school bus bills that backers say will protect child safety and enhance communication. One would impose a 60-day suspension of a driver’s license if convicted of stop-arm running two or more times.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 21, 2012

SEFAC pantograph lift saves space, maximizes access

The company's new OMER KAR pantograph lift is available in capacities of 55,000 pounds and 77,000 pounds, and in runway lengths up to 36 feet. There are no mechanical crossbeams linking the runways, making it easy for operators to wheel tools, oil drainers or transmission jacks under the vehicle, according to SEFAC.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 17, 2012

OSBA shares mission, goals with provincial officials

Representatives of the Ontario School Bus Association discuss this information during meetings with the senior policy adviser to the education minister and with an MPP. A meeting with the minister of transportation covers commercial driver testing, among other issues.

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