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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2018

School Bus Drivers Honored for Assisting Motorists in Car Crash

The five West Virginia drivers and a school nurse receive certificates from their county board of education for tending to three motorists whose car hydroplaned and rolled over.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 19, 2018

School Bus Fire Demo Highlights Need for Preparedness

A training event at Stafford County (Va.) Public Schools shows drivers the importance of school bus evacuation training. The concept will come to the NAPT conference this fall.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 31, 2018

School Bus Driver Charged in Fatal Crash With Landscaping Truck

Police in Virginia say that the school bus struck the stopped landscaping truck and a worker from behind.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 25, 2018

Ohio School Bus Driver Saves Choking Student

Jean McKeag uses her recent training to give the Heimlich maneuver to a boy who is choking on a piece of candy. The boy’s mother writes a thank-you note, and gives McKeag flowers and a gift card.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 18, 2018

NASDPTS Publishes Paper on School Bus Drivers' Role in Student Safety

The state directors’ organization details requirements and outlines the history of standards created for driver training. NASDPTS also notes its involvement in initiatives that impact school bus drivers. 

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2018

School Bus Safety Co. Honors ‘Safety Superstars’

The company recognizes several school districts and school bus companies for efforts to enhance safety training.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 3, 2018

Parents Allegedly Threaten School Bus Driver

Two Virginia men reportedly make threats due to dissatisfaction with how the driver handled a situation with students. They are charged with disorderly conduct.

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School Bus Fleet BlogApril 9, 2018

Relationship Skills Are Essential for Maintaining School Safety

We have a preconceived idea that school employees know how to build relationships, identify struggling students, and de-escalate student behaviors. Now is a good time to re-evaluate those skills.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 5, 2018

Virginia District Adds 3-Point Belts to New School Buses

Although the state doesn’t require them, Henrico County has begun equipping its new buses with lap-shoulder restraints. Director Josh Davis share details on the move, which began with a certain NHTSA leader's speech.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2018

Questions Raised About Training of Driver, Aide After Death of Special-Needs Student

The Florida driver and aide say they were unable to help a student who had a seizure and later died because they had no CPR training. The district says they had a recent refresher course.

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