Here, view a variety of shots from this year’s school bus technician and inspector event, which included written and hands-on testing, classes and an engine plant tour. Thanks to Mike Bullman for the photos.
2012 America's Best Competition
Fifteen classes were offered, with topics including electronic engine diagnostics, electronic transmission diagnostics, post-accident inspections and multiplex wiring.
Recognition of the top finishers in the inspector category. From left: Marshall Casey, an event organizer; Shane Cochran of Jefferson County (Ala.) Schools, third place; Defibaugh, first place; Danny Reed of Beaufort County (N.C.) Schools, second place; and Tousley.
Alan Fidler (left) of Tippecanoe School Corp. in Lafayette, Ind., won the technician competition. He is pictured with Tousley.
Recognition of the top finishers in the technician category. From left: Casey; John Maxwell of Dallas Center – Grimes Community School District in Dallas Center, Iowa, third place; Fidler, first place; Steve Addison Jr. of Coweta County (Ga.) Schools, second place; and Tousley.
Technician John Maxwell.
In the 2012 America's Best School Bus Technician and Inspector competition, there were 31 competitors representing 19 states.
The event, held in late September, was hosted by Cummins at its engine training facility in Rocky Mount, N.C.
Jack Defibaugh (left) of Greenbrier County (W.Va.) Schools won the inspector competition. He is pictured with Bill Tousley, a National Association for Pupil Transportation board member and one of the organizers of the event.
Inspector Stephen Sealock.
Defibaugh.
Inspector Chris Goins.
Inspector Shane Cochran.
Technician Scott Sweeney.
Technician Will Foster.
Technician Tom Sullivan.