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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2009

Minnesota increases biodiesel content mandate

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota now requires that diesel fuel contain a 5-percent blend (B5) of homegrown biodiesel. The biodiesel content mandate increa...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2009

A lack of understanding

Ninety-one percent. That’s the landslide of voters in our latest Web Poll who either agreed or strongly agreed that, in general, the public does not understand how safe school bus transportation is.

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School Bus Fleet BlogFebruary 23, 2009

Boosting Employee Morale in Tough Times

It’s no secret that we are living in turbulent times. Perhaps two of the most unsettling side effects of the economic downturn in the U.S. are the rising percentage of unemployment and the number of companies that are going out of business. Some industries have been hit harder than others, but I think...

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2008

School bus sales down in 2008

Modest increases in Type C and D school bus sales in North America over the past year were overshadowed by a large drop in Type A/B sales, resulting in an overall drop of 4 percent.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 1, 2008

Parent poll shows strong support for school busing

Nearly nine out of 10 (87 percent) of parents in the U.S. believe that the school bus is the only reliable form of transportation for many students...

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2008

Ontario school buses excel in ‘safety blitz’

TORONTO — In a two-week “safety blitz” last month, 94 percent of Ontario’s school buses met or exceeded provincial safety standards. The On...

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2007

N.C. legislators pass 'green' bills

RALEIGH, N.C. — Last week, the North Carolina General Assembly approved a bill — SB 1452 — that would require at least 2 percent of fuel purchased by...

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Articlesby StaffJuly 1, 2007

IC Corporation to raise bus prices

WARRENVILLE, Ill. — Beginning this month, IC Corporation will raise its bus prices an estimated 4 to 5 percent. Company officials said the ...

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2007

IC Corporation to raise bus prices

WARRENVILLE, Ill. — Beginning next month, IC Corporation will raise its bus prices an estimated 4 to 5 percent. Company officials said that the risin...

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2006

Q&A: Rising Fuel, Bus Prices are Key Challenges

International's Michael Cancelliere says school bus operators need to examine idling practices and routing efficiency to minimize the impact of high fuel prices. Meanwhile, he predicts a 5 to 8 percent increase in volume of bus sales this year.

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