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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2014

Thomas Built Buses adds FuelSense as standard equipment

Allison Transmission’s FuelSense fuel-saving technology will come standard on Thomas Built’s Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses produced on or after Oct. 1, 2014.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 8, 2014

New York transportation director Al Karam switches districts

After 14 years at Bethlehem Central School District, Al Karam has moved to a different — and bigger — district. In his new position as director of transportation for Shenendehowa Central Schools, he will oversee a significantly larger fleet and about twice as many employees.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserJuly 1, 2014

Apprentice, Intern Programs Groom Great Workers

In addition to giving students work skills and experience, districts get employees who are already familiar with the shop and its practices.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 26, 2014

District aims to cut costs in busing with hub transfers

Starting next year at Quakertown (Pa.) Community School District, private and charter school students will be transported to hub locations and will then transfer to another bus for the rest of the trip. The district superintendent calls the move "an important cost-saving measure."

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2014

Zonar webinar to cover school bus fleet telematics

The free web seminar on June 26 will explain modern telematics platforms and how pupil transportation operations are using them to improve safety and efficiency.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2014

ProSight Insurance, SmartDrive debut risk reduction solution for school buses

SecureFleet, developed exclusively for ProSight niche transportation customers, combines vehicle data and a video event recording system with a comprehensive driver coaching program to help fleet owners and safety managers reduce risks, cut costs and better manage fleets.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2014

Zonar launches new telematics bundle packages

All packages include a comprehensive set of features with hardware, installation, activation, 24/7/365 support, access to the Zonar Knowledgebase and lifetime hardware warranties, company officials say. Prices start at less than $20 per month.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMay 30, 2014

Blue Bird rallies in Fort Valley, ramps up business

Four years after consolidating large bus assembly at its central Georgia headquarters, Blue Bird has boosted efficiency and production capacity, and business is on the upswing. The company’s total sales have increased about 40% from 2012 to 2014, and its propane school bus sales have multiplied.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2014

Texas district awarded for transportation performance

The Council of the Great City Schools honors the Houston Independent School District transportation department for exemplary use of technology, staff development and training, quick and efficient service, and resource stewardship.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2014

Rotary Lift expands facility planning assistance

The vehicle lift supplier is increasing digital options in its free assistPRO service to give customers additional options for creating custom shop layouts. The number of shops taking advantage of the program has more than doubled over the past five years as the economy has improved, Rotary Lift officials say.

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