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School Bus Fleet BlogApril 21, 2023

NSTA Advocacy in Action: Automated Driving Systems Aren't Far-Flung Sci-Fi

Time will tell if these new technologies might eliminate the need for drivers of commercial vehicles, including school buses, but student-passenger safety remains a paramount concern.

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Newsby Christy GrimesApril 12, 2023

SBF Incident Report Roundup: April 12, 2023

In this collection of recent news about incidents and accidents related to pupil transportation: Boy Left in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Car While Loading School Bus - Children Thwart Attempted Kidnapping at Maryland School Bus Stop - And More

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Articlesby Christy GrimesApril 5, 2023

The Bus Boy Returns: Making Loading and Unloading Safer

Two-plus decades after being featured in an issue of School Bus Fleet magazine for his love of the big yellow bus, a business owner is using his passion and expertise to keep children safe as they get on and off the school bus.

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ArticlesMarch 13, 2023

9 Things Would-Be School Bus Drivers Should Know About CDLs

Thinking of joining the ranks of drivers responsible for carrying precious cargo from home to school and back again? Check out this rundown of what to keep in mind about acquiring your commercial driver’s license.

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Newsby Christy GrimesMarch 8, 2023

SBF Incident Report Roundup: March 8, 2023

In this collection of recent news about incidents and accidents related to pupil transportation: Georgia School Bus Driver Accused of Barging into Home, Looking for Student | Michigan Student Killed in School Bus Crash | Man Killed After Slamming into Virginia School Bus Full of Children | Florida Students Injured After Being Caught in School Bus Door | Man Arrested, Car Seized After Nearing Hitting Children Loading School Bus | Teens in Stolen Car Crash into School Bus and more.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattMarch 6, 2023

Editor's Note: Can't Pass Up This Complaint

School Bus Fleet Executive Editor Wes Platt urges more awareness about illegal passing of school buses by motorists in too much of a hurry to seem concerned about red flashing lights and extended stop arms.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2023

2nd Grade Student Struck, Killed by School Bus in Illinois

The student was seriously injured after being hit in Park Forest. He was pronounced dead after being transported to a nearby hospital.

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Newsby Christy GrimesFebruary 3, 2023

SBF Incident Report Roundup: Feb. 3, 2023

In this collection of recent news about incidents and accidents related to pupil transportation: Saudi National Who Stole New Jersey School Bus Had Threatening Journals, Authorities Say | Georgia Student Run Over by School Bus | 3rd Grade Student Brutally Beaten on Florida School Bus | Front of North Carolina School Bus Crushed in Crash | School Bus Driver Charged with DWI After Crashing into New Jersey Home | Alabama School Bus Crashes, Catches Fire.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattJanuary 19, 2023

Editor's Note: Another Vital Role Emerges for School Bus Drivers

This might not mean human trafficking or exploitation in every one of those situations, but it does indicate that school transportation professionals are positioned to see the signs and, with proper training, can report suspicions to the right place.

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Articlesby Wes PlattJanuary 14, 2023

2023 Special-Needs Survey: Bus Production Lead Times, Lack of Aides Among Several Pain Points

The 2023 survey, which will appear in the February print edition of School Bus Fleet, offers a glimpse of how special-needs transportation providers are faring and what challenges they face.

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