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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonJanuary 27, 2017

Another Look at Electronic Stability Control

The phone rang, and I looked down at the caller ID: “CHATTANOOGA TN.” I immediately knew the awful reason for the call, if not who the caller was. It was Tuesday, Nov. 22, the morning after the devastating school bus crash …

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 13, 2017

GAO Issues Report on School Bus Safety

The report analyzes 15 years of crash data and surveys states’ requirements for school bus inspections and driver training.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 6, 2016

Call for National Stop-Arm Campaign in NHTSA Meeting

Association officials ask NHTSA to raise public awareness on the dangers of illegal passing of school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 14, 2016

Next NHTSA Meeting to Focus ‘Outside the Bus’

The agency’s Dec. 1 meeting will primarily cover safety issues around school buses but will also include updates on lap-shoulder belts.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2016

Updated Infographics Promote Benefits of School Buses

The American School Bus Council and NHTSA revamp the “Learn the Facts” campaign materials, which highlight the safety record and other advantages of school bus transportation.

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School Bus Fleet BlogNovember 3, 2016

Op-Ed: A School Bus Operator’s Take on Seat Belts

Fred Lenz of St. James Bus Service presents his perspective on why school buses should not have seat belts.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

ASBC Urges Parents to Choose the School Bus

The American School Bus Council cites the safety record and other benefits of yellow bus transportation.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 1, 2016

Feds’ Proposal Would Mandate Speed Limiters on Large Buses

New commercial vehicles, including school buses, with a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds would have to be equipped with devices that cap their speed.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2016

U.S. Traffic Fatalities Rose in 2015

The nation lost 35,092 people in traffic crashes in 2015 — a 7.2% increase compared to the previous year, according to federal data.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 24, 2016

Charlie Hott Remembered as Leader in School Bus Safety

The former NHTSA safety standards engineer, who died on Aug. 13, was regarded for his expertise and guidance for the pupil transportation industry.

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