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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 1, 2016

Funds From VW Settlements Could Be Used for School Bus Replacement

Volkswagen’s diesel car scandal settlements in the U.S. will provide $2.7 billion for emissions reduction projects, with school buses being among the eligible vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2016

Zonar, NSTA Offer Grant for School Bus Contractors

The 2016 Don Carnahan Memorial Grant Program will provide up to $50,000 to contractors for school bus technology hardware.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2016

Addition to Appropriations Bill Prods Reforms to CSA Program

The provision, supported by the National School Transportation Association, addresses FMCSA’s Safety Fitness Determination proposal.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2016

Reminder: Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor

Know a school bus contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for School Bus Fleet’s Contractor of the Year award. The deadline is this Friday.

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ArticlesApril 27, 2016

NSTA Advocacy in Action — IRS Guidance and Contracting: What You Need to Know

Recent IRS draft guidance that may change how employee hours are calculated in regard to the Affordable Care Act could have a significant effect on school bus contractors.

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ArticlesMarch 28, 2016

NSTA Advocacy in Action — CSA Score Viability and Usage

No one can argue the intent of this system. The problem is that some of the key methodologies and structural elements are misaligned and can misrepresent a carrier’s safety performance.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2016

NSTA members meet with representatives in D.C.

The Capitol Hill Spring Bus-In brings 35 school bus contractor executives to Washington for congressional and association meetings.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 4, 2016

NHTSA to gather states’ input on school bus seat belts

Representatives from the six states that have passed school bus seat belt legislation will share their experiences with NHTSA officials in a meeting next month.

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ArticlesFebruary 4, 2016

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Why Our Voice Matters

We fully support ensuring that school bus transportation remains the safest form of transportation, but we cannot support significant new mandates on the industry without data showing that improved safety could be realized.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

2 school bus contractors win grants for Zonar equipment

NSTA members Sunrise Transportation and Minnesota Coaches get up to $50,000 each for Zonar fleet management hardware as recipients of the Don Carnahan Memorial Grant.

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