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Alternative Fuelsby StaffAugust 9, 2010

Pupil presses for school bus idling reduction

After noticing buses running for long periods of time in front of his middle school, Daniel Speers set out to show the effects of the exhaust. His campaign convinced the board of education to post anti-idling signs at all schools in the district.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 6, 2010

AngelTrax offers new high-resolution cameras

The mobile surveillance system manufacturer adds the TR3600WPB, TR3600WPR and TR3600WPL IP 68 waterproof cameras to its line of PeriOptic lens TR series units. The company says they are designed to provide unparalleled external coverage and omit potential operator blind spots when paired with an onboard monitor.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 6, 2010

Alabama bus driver has perfect attendance

In almost 30 years of serving Calhoun County Schools, Jackie Hightower has never missed a day of work. She cites the example set by her parents, being around the students she transports and a desire to be a good employee as motivating factors.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffAugust 5, 2010

State and local officials call for DERA reauthorization

Senators are drafting legislation to renew the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, which provides funding to retrofit or replace school buses and other vehicles. National organizations of state legislatures, county officials and mayors request another five years.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 5, 2010

Pete Japikse picked for NCST post

The Ohio state pupil transportation director will succeed Pete Baxter in the role of chairman of the interim/steering committee for the 16th congress.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 5, 2010

2 killed in crash involving school buses

In an accident on a Missouri highway, a pickup truck slams into the back of a tractor trailer cab that had slowed for traffic. A school bus strikes the pickup from behind and is rear-ended by the other bus. A girl on one of the buses is fatally injured, as is the driver of the pickup.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 5, 2010

Driver of school bus allegedly leaves crash scene

Maine police are investigating the hit-and-run accident that occurred earlier this week. It was reported that the bus struck the rear end of a car, pushing it off the road, and then the driver continued on the highway.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 5, 2010

Delco Remy endows $5K for America's Best scholarships

The heavy-duty electrical system supplier contributes to the program, which provides financial assistance to qualifying techs and inspectors to attend the competition. This year's competition will be held in Jasper, Ind., Sept 28 through Oct. 1.

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Managementby StaffAugust 5, 2010

Durham wins four new contracts

The contractor will serve school districts in South Carolina, California, Mississippi and Tennessee under four- and five-year agreements that began on July 1.

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Managementby StaffAugust 4, 2010

Sharon Carnahan, wife of Zonar's Don Carnahan, passes away

Sharon provided invaluable assistance to Don in his years in the pupil transportation industry, from editing documents to preparing proposals.

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