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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 19, 2017

EPA’s Clean Diesel Program Back With $11M in Funding

Amid concerns about the fate of the DERA program, a new round of grants is made available to reduce emissions from older diesel vehicles, including school buses.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2017

Durham Wins New Contract in Rhode Island

The contractor expands in New England with an agreement to operate 23 buses for transporting North Providence School Department students.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2017

NTSB Issues 3 Recommendations in Response to Baltimore School Bus Crash

Baltimore City Public Schools receives an urgent recommendation for an audit of its transportation department. Two other recommendations aim to strengthen the driver qualification process.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserApril 5, 2017

5 Tips for Planning School Bus Security Training Exercises

Enlisting support, alleviating fears by preparing staff for possible scenarios, getting buy-in from administrators, and familiarizing law enforcement with school buses can all strengthen safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

Blue Bird Vision Gasoline School Bus Certified by EPA, CARB

The gasoline-powered Type C school bus, which uses a Ford 6.8L V10 engine, is now certified to the federal standard of 0.20 g/bhp-hr for NOx emissions.

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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 StaffMarch 23, 2017

Georgia District Launches Transportation Notification Systems

The transportation department at Liberty County School System is now using text updates and social media to notify families of school bus delays.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2017

Titan Bus Names First 2 Dealers

The Type A school bus newcomer launches its dealer network with Bobby’s Truck and Bus Repair in Ohio and Signature Bus Sales in New England.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2017

W.W. Williams Acquires Auto Safety House

Auto Safety House, the Thomas Built Buses dealership for Arizona, will operate as a brand under the ownership of W.W. Williams, a provider of repair services and products.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonFebruary 3, 2017

Special-Needs Partnership Boosts Driver Training

At CUSD 300 in Illinois, the transportation and special-education departments have joined forces to develop new training tools for drivers and aides and to provide a consistent experience for students.

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