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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 25, 2021

Biden Administration Names FMCSA Deputy Administrator

A new deputy administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was among those the Biden administration announced in key leadership roles at the Department of Transportation.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 15, 2021

Canadian Municipality Installs Stop-Arm Cameras, Safety Tech on School Buses

Mattawa, Ontario, equips all of its buses with BusPatrol's safety technology, including stop-arm cameras, following a local campaign’s efforts to raise awareness of stop-arm running.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 15, 2021

5 Questions: Jason Gillis on Electric Buses, Pandemic Protocols

Gillis, the transportation director for Everman (Texas) Independent School District, discusses the district’s integration of electric buses, what safety measures his department has deployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and why he wishes more people would consider a bus driving career.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 12, 2021

FMCSA Proposes New Vision Program

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants to eliminate its federal vision exemption waiver program and instead let medical professionals and motor carriers determine whether drivers with limited vision in one eye may drive commercial motor vehicles.

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NewsJanuary 11, 2021

Washington Transportation Co-op Adds New School Bus Tech, Safety Procedures

KWRL, which provides school bus service for four of the state’s school districts, enhances its cleaning protocols and transitions its operations to a new paperless, digital recordkeeping system.

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NewsJanuary 8, 2021

First Student Offers Winter Driving Safety Tips

The school transportation provider urges motorists, students, and parents to take extra precautions on the road and at school bus stops during the winter months.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 4, 2021

Kim Frye’s People Skills Bolster Team During Tough Times

The Florida transportation director sprang into action when the pandemic hit, forging invaluable connections with her employees. She has also significantly improved safety and attendance.

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NewsDecember 23, 2020

BESI Introduces Barrier Designed to Safeguard Against COVID

The Zone Defense Panel is designed to separate the school bus into zones, promoting social distancing and provide an added measure of safety for bus drivers.

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NewsDecember 21, 2020

Top 5 Most-Viewed News Stories of 2020

News stories that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website in 2020 included coverage of new onboard safety practices amid COVID-19 and strategies for training and staff management.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2020

Relief Extended for License Delays due to COVID Disruptions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its COVID-19 emergency waiver of commercial drivers’ licenses, learners permits, and medical certificate requirements.

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