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Newsby Wes PlattMay 17, 2024

U.S. Justice Department Makes Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal Official

The federal government should soon start accepting comments on Regulations.gov about the plan to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.

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SponsoredMay 10, 2024

Electric Opportunities in School Transportation [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses the possible reclassification of marijuana, proposed changes to EV school bus safety standards, the EPA's Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grant program, and PERC's new hire. Plus, an interview with Vinny Riscica, senior project manager for clean transportation at NYSERDA! This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation. 

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2024

EPA Announces 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program

Zero-emission Class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles, including school buses, are expected to be funded under this new opportunity when it launches. School transportation leaders should start preparing now.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2024

EPA Finalizes Emissions Standards for School Buses, Other Heavy Vehicles

The U.S. EPA finalized Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles, targeting model years 2027-2032. Expected to cut 1 billion tons of emissions, yielding $13 billion in annualized benefits. Flexible standards accommodate various technologies. Reaction mixed: praised for environmental benefits but criticized for potential economic impact on small businesses, notably independent truckers.

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Articlesby Wes PlattMarch 18, 2024

SBF Trailblazer 2024: Katelyn Saenz of San Antonio Independent School District

Saenz, 33, serves as director of operations for the Texas school district's transportation department.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 21, 2024

Missouri Fire Department Gets Donated Bus from Durham School Services

The bus will be used for safety training by firefighters with California Rural Fire Department in Missouri.

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VideosFebruary 14, 2024

Flexible CDL and EPA Takeaways [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses proposed rulemaking from the FMCSA intended to increase flexibility in the commercial driver's licensing process. Plus, get a recap of recent news from the school transportation industry!

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattFebruary 13, 2024

Trip Sheet: 3 Takeaways from the EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program

Most applicants sought grant funding to acquire electric school buses, with propane coming in a distant second. No one indicated plans to purchase compressed natural gas (CNG) buses in this round. That’s not terribly surprising, I suppose, given how few school districts listed the inclusion of CNG buses in their fleets for our 2023 top district fleets survey.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2024

Winter Weather Warrants Caution and Collaboration in School Transportation

Reminders about the critical importance of bus safety from Student Transportation of America include watching for winter hazards, dressing appropriately, and being prepared for the unexpected.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2024

REV Group Sells Collins Bus, Winding Down Transit Operations

REV Group departs the school bus and transit bus market with its sale of Collins Bus and wind-down of ElDorado National-California.

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