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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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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2015

Leonard Bus Sales taps former school bus contractor exec

Charlie Bruce is named director of business operations at the school bus dealership. He has served as chief operating officer for both First Student and Durham School Services.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 11, 2015

School buses exempt from electronic stability control mandate

NHTSA has finalized a rule that requires electronic stability control systems on heavy trucks and some large buses, but not school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 5, 2015

Efforts to block FMCSA’s insurance increase continue

A provision to stop the federal agency from raising insurance minimums for bus operators has survived several challenges in the House.

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ArticlesMay 6, 2015

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Should FMCSA increase the federal insurance minimums?

The FCMSA is considering an increase in the federal minimum insurance requirements for passenger motor carriers. This is a very important issue for school bus contractors, as these requirements could dramatically affect insurance costs.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 5, 2015

Bill would leave passenger carrier insurance authority with Congress

The legislation, which NSTA supports, would prevent the U.S. secretary of transportation from raising insurance minimums on the school transportation and motorcoach industries.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2015

NSTA members meet with legislators in D.C.

Issues to be discussed during the Spring Bus-In include minimum levels of financial responsibility and concerns with hair follicle testing for federal drug tests.

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