NAPT to honor industry pioneer and advocate

Thomas Cellitti of Navistar will be inducted into the NAPT Hall of Fame on Sunday. Cellitti is being recognized for his leadership and support of pupil transportation when he served as vice president and general manager of Navistar’s bus business, now known as IC Bus, from 1991 to 2004. ...

Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

SBF profiles a handful of pupil transportation professionals recently honored at the National Association for Pupil Transportation's annual conference to learn more about their noble efforts as well as their backgrounds in the industry.

Navistar Honors Technicians and Uptime Academy Graduates

The parent company of IC Bus is donating equipment and honoring technicians during National Technician Appreciation Week.

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Blue Bird names parts and service manager

Bill Landreth joins the company as general manager of parts and service, where he will work with dealerships to support Blue Bird’s service and support pledge, along with globally growing the parts and service division. He brings to the company more than 30 years of experience with parts and service management, specifically focused in the truck and school bus industries.

Bus yard safety, inside and out

Physical security such as fences and video surveillance, in addition to providing your drivers and other staff with ID badges and safety training, can go a long way in securing your bus yard.

Shop pop quiz: brakes, transmission and more

Here’s a stimulating quiz on school bus maintenance issues to share and discuss with your shop team. Topics covered include valve timing, air brakes and hard starting.

Jasper Engines and Transmissions focuses on quality

The company’s product line includes remanufactured gas and diesel engines, transmissions and differentials, which can be used for school buses, along with diesel fuel and air system components. Jasper’s production system is designed to provide consistent procedures for a quality product, and reduction of waste is also important to the company.

NAPT Gets New Executive Director and CEO

Molly McGee-Hewitt succeeds Mike Martin in her new leadership post at the National Association for Pupil Transportation and the NAPT Foundation. She starts on Nov. 15.