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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 31, 2017

Elaine Chao Confirmed as U.S. Transportation Secretary

As chief of the Department of Transportation, Chao’s purview includes two agencies that regulate pupil transportation: NHTSA and FMCSA.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2017

11 First Student Locations Earn ASE Blue Seal of Excellence

To become Blue Seal certified, at least 75% of technicians performing diagnosis and repairs at the location must be ASE certified.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2017

Blue Bird Awarded $4.4M to Develop Electric School Bus

The U.S. Department of Energy awards the funds to the school bus manufacturer for a zero-emissions, 100% vehicle-to-grid electric bus. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2017

DOT Forms Committee on Automation

The committee will address the development and deployment of automated vehicles and the Department of Transportation’s related research and regulations.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2017

EPA Awards $7.7M in School Bus Rebates

The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding will be used to replace or retrofit 401 older diesel school buses.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2016

EPA Awards $6.3M to Reduce Diesel Emissions

One of the West Coast Collaborative projects will retrofit 41 heavy-duty diesel school buses in California.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2016

Oregon District Debuts School Bus Location App for Parents

The Beaverton School District's transportation department is now offering the My Stop bus tracking app from Versatrans.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2016

Seon, Safe Fleet Kick Off ‘Season of Kindness’ Contest

School transportation departments, public transit agencies, and the public can share a photo or video of an act of kindness on their Facebook and Twitter pages to win a prize. 

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 1, 2016

Trump to Nominate Elaine Chao as Transportation Secretary

Chao served as secretary of labor under President George W. Bush. She also has prior experience in the Department of Transportation, as deputy secretary.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 29, 2016

Tennessee District Transportation Department Earns ASE Certification

All of Wilson County Schools’ technicians pass the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence exam to obtain the Blue Seal of Excellence.

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