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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattAugust 31, 2023

Trip Sheet: Evolution of Seat Belt Laws on U.S. School Buses

The journey of school bus seat belt regulations has involved a complex interplay of safety data, public perception, cost implications, and policy decisions.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 2, 2022

PERC Announces Sustainability Contest Winners

The Propane Education & Research Council's "Be Like Jack" contest drew entries from across the nation with sustainable ideas for improving schools.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2022

North Carolina Adopts Advanced Clean Trucks Rule

The Advanced Clean Trucks rule requires manufacturers to sell an increasing percentage of zero-emission trucks and buses.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2022

Percentage of Female Techs Remains Low

Nearly 4% of technicians in transportation companies are women, according to the Women In Trucking Association's WIT Index.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 24, 2022

Propane Autogas May Benefit Prioritized Districts in Clean School Bus Program

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) cites the fuel's clean, affordable benefits as marking suitability for high-need, rural, and tribal school districts.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 23, 2022

Fuel-Price Dip Likely Only Temporary Reprieve

Retail fuel prices have never increased so quickly on a percentage basis over a three-week period, according to the Department of Energy.

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Videosby StaffJune 1, 2021

Thomas Built Buses - 'Diesel is Easy to Maintain'

Old perceptions of diesel are being updated.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2020

PERC Resource Highlights Maintenance Benefits of Propane

The new resource from the Propane Education and Research Council shows how propane autogas can improve vehicle maintenance logistics and lower costs.

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ArticlesFebruary 21, 2019

Study Addresses School Bus Behavior Management Challenges

Strategies perceived to be the most effective include bus monitors and surveillance cameras, followed by referrals, pulling over, assigned seating, and promotion of driver-student relationships.

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StatisticsJanuary 31, 2019

Special-Needs Survey 2019

Nearly half of respondents reported that the percentage of their passengers who have special needs increased compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, nearly one-quarter of survey participants said driver and aide shortage is their top challenge.

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