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Managementby StaffMarch 25, 2010

IC Bus to provide chassis for Thor Industries units

Under a supply agreement, several brands of vehicles manufactured by Thor will be built on IC’s new TC Series chassis, which will be powered by MaxxForce engines featuring advanced exhaust gas recirculation emissions technology.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMarch 25, 2010

Finalists named in America’s Greenest School contest

Schools in New York, California, Kentucky, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Ohio made the list. The public has until April 2 to vote for the school that they believe is most deserving of the title.

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Managementby StaffMarch 25, 2010

New safety training offered for bus drivers

Auto Safety House and DrivingMBA are partnering to offer a program for school bus and other fleets that focuses on defensive driving using simulators and adult learning techniques.

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Managementby StaffMarch 23, 2010

<I>SBF</I> named a finalist for publishing award

The 2009 SCHOOL BUS FLEET Fact Book will contend against five other publications in the directories category of the Maggie Awards. The annual competition is for trade and consumer magazines west of the Mississippi.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 23, 2010

Free training set offered after spike in danger zone deaths

To bring down the number of accidents with children around school buses, four organizations team up to provide the safety training program at no charge to school districts nationwide.

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Managementby StaffMarch 23, 2010

School bus innovator to retire after 59-year career

Jack Parsons helped shape the school transportation industry in California and the rest of the country by thinking, experimenting and studying what was and asking what could be, according to A-Z Bus Sales.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 22, 2010

Bill would aid in funding bus refurbishments

New legislation would allow Georgia school districts to refurbish existing units using state funding for purchasing new buses. Renovations would have to be completed by a school bus manufacturer or dealer.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 19, 2010

More support needed for school bus campaign

The effort to create a federally-funded program to promote school bus use needs nearly 40 more representatives to sign on. A letter outlining the plan will be sent to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood next Friday.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 19, 2010

Espar school bus heaters get extended warranty

Extended service coverage is available to school bus customers at no charge. Company says the move is made in light of current economic pressures.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 19, 2010

Experts to discuss seat belts for school buses

During DATTCO's expo in April, industry officials and others will focus on an overview of safety data, seat belt options, usage statistics, compliance and enforcement issues, costs and trends in legislation.

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