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Videosby StaffJanuary 22, 2014

How is a School Bus Made? (Part 1)

Producers and camera crews for "How It's Made" visited the IC Bus school bus plant in Tulsa, Okla., over a two-day period to document the manufacturing of a school bus. The program aired on Discovery's Science channel on Nov. 14.

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Videosby StaffJanuary 22, 2014

How is a School Bus Made? (Part 2)

Producers and camera crews for "How It's Made" visited the IC Bus school bus plant in Tulsa, Okla., over a two-day period to document the manufacturing of a school bus. The program aired on Discovery's Science channel on Nov. 14.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2013

IC Bus unit with Cummins ISB debuts at NAPT

The first IC Bus CE Series school bus with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine is publicly unveiled for the first time at the National Association for Pupil Transportation trade show. The manufacturer began taking orders for the ISB-equipped CE Series earlier this month.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Thomas McMahonOctober 15, 2013

Gauging the safety of school bus alternatives

Many school districts and contractors are employing a variety of vehicles to supplement traditional yellow bus service. These alternative arrangements often cut costs and shorten ride times, but the safety implications of transporting students in taxis, vans and other non-school bus vehicles have become a contentious issue.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 8, 2013

IC Bus builds 1st CE school buses with Cummins ISB

The manufacturer is now taking orders for its CE Series school bus with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine. The CE Series now offers a selection of three mid-range diesel engines: the MaxxForce 7, MaxxForce DT and Cummins ISB6.7.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonSeptember 17, 2013

A tribute to the school bus builders

There seems to be a great sense of pride and fulfillment in their work. Indeed, they’re building one of the safest vehicles on the road — a vehicle that millions of schoolchildren rely on.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2013

Education, transportation secretaries support yellow buses

Staff members at the Tucson (Ariz.) Unified School District bus depot are joined on Wednesday morning by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. The duo discuss the importance of bus drivers in school safety, and they ride along on a school bus before participating in a service project at a local middle school.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 3, 2013

Navistar adds Cummins ISB engine for school buses, trucks

IC Bus CE Series school buses and International DuraStar trucks with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine will be Navistar's first medium-duty vehicles with selective catalytic reduction emissions aftertreatment.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2013

Navistar CFO to depart

Officials at IC Bus parent Navistar say that A.J. Cederoth’s departure is part of a planned transition to a new chief financial officer. Cederoth served in the position since September 2009.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2013

IC Bus aids Moore tornado recovery

The manufacturer donates a school bus filled with supplies and makes a $10,000 contribution to Moore (Okla.) Public Schools to assist in the district’s recovery efforts. The city was struck by a massive tornado on May 20.

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