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NewsJune 25, 2013

Industry veteran Dick Fischer to retire

Fischer, owner and president of Trans-Consult, will spend this summer on the road conducting his "Train-the-Trainer" program, and he'll then hang up his keys to spend more time with his family. He reflects with SBF on his nearly 61 years in the industry.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2012

School bus driver spots stun gun

The driver notices the weapon in her rearview mirror and returns to a school, where police search the students. After a tip from another student, officers reportedly find the stun gun in the backpack of a 15-year-old, who now could be expelled.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2012

Blue Bird to unveil new safety options, adds dealer

The school bus manufacturer will have on view during an industry event technology available as new options for its buses, including a stop-arm camera system, a combination rearview mirror and camera system from Rosco and a danger zone alert system. In other news, the company welcomes Hoover Truck Centers to its dealer network to serve the state of New Jersey.

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ProductsOctober 18, 2011

Eye-Max LP Cross View Mirror System

The Eye-Max LP Cross View Mirror System greatly improves upon the performance of the Rosco HawkEye and Mini-HawkEye cross-view mirrors, according to the company.

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Articlesby StaffSeptember 15, 2011

How to Position and Use Bus Mirrors

Officials say the most important component of this effort is complying with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111, which sets forth field-of-vision requirements. They also provide tips on establishing the danger zone around a bus so it is visible in the mirrors, and they discuss proper mirror adjustment.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2011

Rosco names new regional sales manager

The bus mirror manufacturer appoints Joe Leggett to cover the Midwest region. His responsibilities will include driving revenue, developing and training the distributor and dealer network, and supporting fleet requirements.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2008

School Bus Mirror Technologies Enhance Driver Vision

School bus mirrors have evolved to include embedded cameras, LED lighting systems, tempered glass, improved shapes and glare-reducing filters — th...

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ArticlesJune 1, 2006

Useful Techniques to Optimize Mirror Training

Mirror grid systems are designed to assist in the instruction of proper mirror usage. Choosing the right system can enhance the learning experience and increase a driver's visual capacity, especially around the danger zone.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2004

75 Great Ways to Improve Your Operation (Part II)

16. Explain diesel fumes to parents Over the past few years, several diesel exhaust studies have created fears about the possible hazards of...

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2004

Enhanced Ergonomics Highlighted in New Conventional Bus Designs

Unlike automobiles, which can undergo drastic design changes from year to year, school buses tend to look the same, at least to the general public, no...

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