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School Bus Fleet BlogJanuary 31, 2018

5 Lesser-Known Propane Benefits for School Buses

Michael Taylor of the Propane Education & Research Council points to additional advantages that the alternative fuel offers for school transportation.

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ArticlesAugust 5, 2015

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Should alternative methods for drug and alcohol testing be allowed?

The National School Transportation Association believes that before commercial motor vehicle carriers are permitted to use an alternative to the current tests, there must be consensus that the alternate method is scientifically and technologically proven to be valid and reliable.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2015

Lion Bus, NGV Motori to offer CNG school bus

The companies unveil the compressed natural gas-powered Type C bus at the Alternative Clean Transportation Expo.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2015

ALC wins national contract for student transportation

Through the contract with the Cooperative Purchasing Network, ALC can provide school districts with alternative transportation services at nationally leveraged pricing, officials say.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 12, 2014

School bus veteran, alt-fuel advocate Jerry Rineer to retire

Rineer, who has more than 40 years of experience in school transportation, has become a “go-to guy” for colleagues across the country who are interested in alternative fuels.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonAugust 29, 2014

For Gallagher, Commitment to Customer Fuels Great Growth

In 17 years, Student Transportation Inc. leader Denis Gallagher has built his company into the third-largest school bus contracting firm in North America. Along the way, he has embraced alternative fuels and new technologies, focused on recruiting good people, and maintained a 95% contract renewal rate.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 20, 2014

Texas fleet veteran transfers to new school district

Mark Swackhamer, who has been a driving force in implementing alternative fuels, GPS and efficient-driving training at Houston Independent School District, moves to Humble Independent School District to become assistant director of transportation.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 23, 2014

Denis Gallagher named <I>SBF</i> Contractor of the Year

The Student Transportation Inc. founder and leader has led his company through remarkable growth while maintaining a 95% contract renewal rate over 17 years. Gallagher has also been at the forefront in adopting alternative fuels in school transportation — his company has made the largest single order of propane school buses to date: more than 400.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2014

Nominations open for 2014 Sustainability All Stars

The awards program recognizes fleet professionals who have made significant contributions to fleet environmental sustainability, such as deploying alternative-fuel vehicles or implementing idle-reduction policies. Last year’s Sustainability All Stars included several recipients from the school transportation industry.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 8, 2014

In retirement, Ron Latko launches consulting career

Soon after May 22, his last day working as director of transportation for Mesa Public Schools, Latko officially started Latko Consulting Inc. He plans to use his extensive knowledge in alternative fuels and expertise in pupil transportation to help school bus companies and propane companies improve sales, and assist districts across the U.S. in becoming more efficient and saving money.

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