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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 19, 2020

5 Questions: Cheryl Fisher on Teamwork, Driver Shortage

Fisher discusses her love of an unpredictable workday, legislation to combat driver shortage, and taking the helm at the Virginia Association for Pupil Transportation.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 14, 2020

Iowa District to Settle School Bus Fire Lawsuit for $4.8M

Riverside Community School District reaches a settlement with the family of a student who died in a 2017 school bus fire.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 12, 2020

Prompted by School Bus Passing Incident, Student Creates Safety Video

Carson Fulcher, an Iowa high school student, is reported for a stop-arm violation. As part of his community service, he creates a video that educates on stopping for stopped buses.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 7, 2020

Colorado Bill Would Establish School Bus Safety Pilot Program

SB20-052 would create a student tracking and parent notification system, educate the public about school bus safety, recruit school bus drivers, and provide funding for safety initiatives.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 4, 2020

Update: FMCSA Officially Extends ELDT Compliance Deadline

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officially delays the deadline for the final rule "Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators" from Feb. 7, 2020, to Feb. 7, 2022. The agency released the official notice on Feb. 4.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 3, 2020

Trafficking Prevention Group Calls for Award Nominations

Truckers Against Trafficking is seeking nominations for its Harriet Tubman Award, which recognizes drivers in the truck and bus industries whose actions have helped a victim of human trafficking.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 28, 2020

Indiana Motorist Appeals Conviction in Fatal Crash

Alyssa Shepherd’s attorney says that although the crash is a “heart-wrenching tragedy, we believe it is still just an accident and not a crime.”

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 23, 2020

Delaware, Utah Bills Would Crack Down on Stop-Arm Running

Lawmakers in the two states propose legislation that includes measures such as external cameras on buses and increasing fines for offending motorists.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 23, 2020

Maine Bill Seeks to Transition State to Electric School Buses

L.D. No. 1894 would set a goal for the state Department of Education to develop rules on bids, specifications, charging stations, and a maintenance training program, and to complete the transition by 2040.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 21, 2020

New York Student Transportation Veteran Runs for State Senate

Mike Martucci, the former owner and founder of Quality Bus Service and past president of the New York School Bus Contractors Association, announces his bid for a spot in the state Legislature.

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