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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 18, 2020

EPA Shares Updates on DERA School Bus Rebate Program

Jason Wilcox, a representative from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Legacy Fleet Incentives and Assessment Center, details several changes to the program, including caps on rebate amounts.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 13, 2020

Maine District Rolls Out 2 VW-Funded Propane School Buses

Brunswick School Department secures $156,240 in grants from the state’s Volkswagen settlement funds to purchase the Blue Bird Vision propane buses.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 9, 2020

Indiana District Provides School Buses for Extrication Training

DeKalb County Central School District gives two of its aging diesel buses to the Auburn Fire Department for vehicle extrication practice.

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School Bus Fleet BlogNovember 3, 2020

8 Keys to Getting Your Buses Prepared for Winter

Regardless of your location, it is important to perform periodic seasonal maintenance. When doing so, consider the operation of specific systems rather than individual components.

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NewsOctober 14, 2020

NYC Department of Education to Acquire Reliant Transportation

The city will acquire the company’s school bus operating assets, which include its approximately 1,000-vehicle fleet and all equipment necessary for bus service.

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NewsOctober 13, 2020

NYC to Pay School Bus Companies $106M for COVID-19 Shutdown

The New York City Department of Education will reportedly pay the companies 40% of contracts established before the pandemic, instead of 85%, approximately $273 million.

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NewsOctober 5, 2020

EPA Offering Over $10M in Diesel Emission Reduction Rebates

The agency will award selected applicants $20,000 to $65,000 per bus for scrapping and replacement.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2020

FMCSA New Commercial Driver Panel Will Provide Feedback on Critical Issues

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator will be launching a new panel to its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee comprised of commercial motor vehicle drivers which will provide direct feedback to FMCSA on important issues facing the industry.

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ProductsSeptember 16, 2020

Webasto Introduces Lightweight, Compact Air Cleaners

Webasto North America now offers HFT 300 and HFT 600 high-efficiency air cleaners which use medical-grade HEPA-14 filtration media and can be installed almost anywhere inside vehicles.

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ArticlesAugust 27, 2020

5 Keys to Ease Succession Planning

Developing a long-term plan, creating a pipeline of staff who are prepared to move into more responsible positions, and mentoring top candidates are crucial to ensuring success.

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