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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2019

First Student VP Honored by National Safety Council

Darryl Hill earns the National Safety Council’s Distinguished Service to Safety Award.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 12, 2019

Helping School Bus Drivers Turn Downtime Into Uptime

Texas and North Carolina transportation departments fill the gap in drivers’ schedules with work opportunities beyond more routes, such as administrative, cleaning, and technical tasks, and tap other staff to ease driver shortage. Meanwhile, an Illinois contractor offers space for socializing and relaxation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2019

STA Driver Honored for Evacuating Students Before Bus Catches Fire

Vikki Boyce Czechowicz of New York notices smoke coming from the under dashboard, evacuates the 19 students aboard her bus right before the engine area catches fire. She is presented with a Heroism Award.                        

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2019

First Student Appoints New President

Paul Osland will be the school bus company's new president. He previously served as the organization's chief operating officer.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2019

First Student Hits The Road For 5th Safety Dog School Bus Tour

The nationwide tour aims to highlight safe school bus behavior through interactive activities and remind motorists that they can help keep students safe by obeying stop-arm safety laws. 

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2019

Michigan Contractor Receives 92 New Thomas Built School Buses

Dean Transportation, Hoekstra Transportation, and Thomas Built Buses feature Lansing School District’s new school buses and share school bus safety tips with students at a back-to-school event.

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ArticlesAugust 12, 2019

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Going (Above and) Beyond the Numbers for School Bus Safety

The NSTA president discusses how statistics reflect the degree to which school bus operators go above and beyond to provide safe student transportation.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2019

STA Maine Employees Help Raise $100K for Veterans

Hudson Bus Lines teams up with the Travis Mills Foundation on a “Plane Pull” event to raise the funds for a retreat for veterans and their families. 

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserAugust 7, 2019

Michael Wagner Champions Small Businesses, Special-Needs Student Safety

The co-owner of Lakeview Bus Lines has expanded his business as well as a handful of other small contractors, and has been instrumental in improving transportation for students in wheelchairs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2019

Top Leadership Change at First Student

Dennis Maple, the school bus company's president, will leave the company in August. Paul Osland, First Student’s chief operating officer, will serve as interim president.

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