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For years, Restaurant Technologies has sold the used cooking oil it collects from restaurants to Renewable Energy Group to turn into biodiesel and renewable diesel. Now the company will use that biodiesel in its own fleet.
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President Obama recently announced he was ordering the creation of a new national policy that would result in less greenhouse gas pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for the first time. It seems to me the linchpin of long-term success here is simple: Companies still have to meet customer demands at an affordable price.
Read More →The transportation provider unifies each of its systems into a comprehensive new platform, offering a full view of student and vehicle insights in one place.
Read More →The U.S. biodiesel market fell from nearly 1.8 billion gallons in 2013 to 1.75 billion gallons in 2014. The National Biodiesel Board points to policy uncertainty in Washington.
Read More →Operators see reliable and quieter operation, fuel cost savings, and longer brake life. They recommend partnering with utility companies, installing charging infrastructure before receiving buses, and extensive driver training.
Read More →From the bus routes to the shop to the transportation office, there are numerous opportunities to enhance efficiency. Here, directors share innovative ways to run a more cost-effective operation.
Read More →Alternative fuels are already being derived from an eclectic range of sources; the future will surely hold many more.
Read More →The largest contracting company is putting miles on its electric buses quickly: Just months after surpassing 4 million miles driven, it has now surpassed 5 million.
Read More →The school bus manufacturer has zero-waste-to-landfill operations, meaning that everything received or produced by Thomas Built is used, reused, recycled or sold, and nothing is sent to a landfill. The company is also participating in a solar panel project, and all of its manufacturing facilities became ISO 14001 certified last year.
Read More →Discover how telematics is revolutionizing school bus operations in 2025, from GPS tracking and video monitoring to preventive maintenance and AI-enabled insights. Learn about telematics’ evolution, challenges to adoption, and what’s next.
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