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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 28, 2017

Ronna Weber to Depart NSTA

Weber’s executive director and regulatory relations duties will be transitioned to others, the school bus contractor association announces.

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ArticlesJune 13, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — The Intersection of Automated Vehicles and School Transportation

NSTA's executive director says that while the unique operating environment of the school transportation industry must be considered in the development of this technology, the industry must also recognize its potential benefits.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 6, 2017

Feds Drop Proposal on Motor Carrier Insurance Increases

FMCSA had requested comment about raising minimum insurance requirements for commercial operators. The National School Transportation Association praises the withdrawal of the proposal.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 23, 2017

NHTSA Seeks Info on Districts’ Decisions About School Bus Seat Belts

The agency launches a project to learn more about the decision-making process on whether to implement two-point or three-point belts.

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ArticlesApril 19, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — 6 Ways to Achieve Regulatory Relief

There are six options to provide regulatory relief: the Congressional Review Act, executive orders, appropriations legislation, authorization legislation, courts, and the rulemaking process.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 12, 2017

5 Questions: Todd Monteferrario on Transportation Policies, Autonomous Vehicles

The National School Transportation Association president discusses the new administration in Washington, the shortage of school bus drivers, and the potential impact of autonomous technology.

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How School Bus Driving Champ Larry Hannon Prepares for Safety Competitions

With the coming of “roadeo” season, we spotlight drivers who have taken part in the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition. First up is nine-time winner Larry Hannon Sr.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 27, 2017

FMCSA Withdraws Proposal on Safety Fitness Determination

The agency had proposed a new method for rating motor carriers’ safety fitness. NSTA says the approach was “based on a flawed CSA system and inconsistent data.”

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ArticlesMarch 27, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — How You Can Become an Advocate

New congressional officials and their teams are learning a whole host of new things as they begin their service, and they also need to learn about school bus transportation in order to better represent the industry's needs.

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ArticlesMarch 6, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — How to Seek Funds From the VW Settlements

$2.7 billion will be used to establish a mitigation trust fund to support the replacement or repowering of school buses and other diesel vehicles.

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