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Articlesby Thomas McMahonAugust 31, 2015

In the Office or at the Wheel, Contractor of the Year Led by Example

New Jersey’s Riley Williams demonstrated a passion for safely transporting students and for giving back to the community. He connected with his drivers by driving alongside them.

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ArticlesAugust 5, 2015

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Should alternative methods for drug and alcohol testing be allowed?

The National School Transportation Association believes that before commercial motor vehicle carriers are permitted to use an alternative to the current tests, there must be consensus that the alternate method is scientifically and technologically proven to be valid and reliable.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2015

NSTA partners with Autism Society to offer toolkit

The toolkit will provide school bus staff members with information on autism spectrum disorder, signs for early detection and ways to communicate this information to caregivers and parents.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2015

Magda Dimmendaal named a School Bus Champion

Dimmendaal, who started as a school bus driver and eventually bought the company she worked for, is honored for her industry leadership and community service.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 24, 2015

Seat belts, student behavior discussed at NHTSA meeting

The agency's public meeting looks at the barriers and benefits of seat belts on large school buses, as well as other approaches aimed at increasing safety.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2015

Todd Monteferrario elected president of NSTA

Monteferrario, a senior director at First Student and a 25-year industry veteran, begins a two-year term at the helm of the National School Transportation Association.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 22, 2015

<I>SBF</i> names Riley Williams Contractor of the Year

The veteran school bus operator demonstrated a passion for safely transporting students and for giving back to the community. The award was given posthumously.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2015

NSTA honors pupil transportation excellence

Awards presented included its Golden Merit Award, Outstanding Driver Service Award and Meritorious Service Award. The association also recognized Green School Bus Fleet Certification Program members.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2015

Winners named in School Bus Driver Int'l Safety Competition

Two drivers from a West Virginia district take the top spots in the conventional and small bus categories, while a California contestant comes in first in the transit category.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 23, 2015

School bus contractor Riley Williams remembered for leadership

Williams, who was the president and owner of New Jersey school bus contracting business B.R. Williams Inc., contributed to state and national associations and even drove buses part-time.

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