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Managementby StaffJune 8, 2010

Seon launches Web-based fleet monitoring system

Live reporting features include vehicle speed and direction, idle time, ignition status, route mileage and aggressive driving. With geo-fencing, users can set up a designated area and if a vehicle travels beyond this point, the system administrator is notified via email or text message.

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Safetyby StaffJune 8, 2010

Utah ups background check requirement

Changes come after 2008 legislative audit that found drivers with questionable backgrounds. New requirements include submitting to FBI background check.

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Managementby StaffJune 8, 2010

Training course now available through school risk groups

The executive director of the Public School Risk Institute says that there are more than 100 groups that may be able to purchase the School Bus Safety Co. course for their members or offer credits in their financing structure.

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Maintenanceby StaffJune 8, 2010

IC Bus University rolls on

The next session for school bus technicians is scheduled for the week of Aug. 16. Up to 43 hours of training will be provided.

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Community mourns special-needs bus aide

The car of Gertrude Knowles, a longtime Palm Beach County Schools employee, went off the road and into a canal as she was driving to work in late April.

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Special-needs bus driver honored

David Vargas of First Student was recognized by a Connecticut parents organization for his exceptional performance in providing transportation to students with learning disabilities.

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American Logistics to help serve Texas districts

The special-needs transportation management company has partnered with Innovative Transportation Solutions with the goal of improving services and reducing transportation costs for school districts statewide.

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Provider Enterprises awarded for efficiency

The special-needs school transportation company has reportedly reduced fuel consumption by nearly 10 percent, for a savings of approximately $50,000, by using fleet tracking technology from Navman Wireless.

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Managementby StaffJune 3, 2010

<I>SBF</i> launches new video section

New feature on SchoolBusFleet.com offers an array of pupil transportation videos — from school bus safety PSAs to training material to funny bus-related clips.

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Safetyby StaffJune 3, 2010

Incentive for school bus seat belts signed into law

The Connecticut governor approves a measure that cuts the sales tax on school buses equipped with three-point belts — but does not make them mandatory.

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