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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2012

Onspot to appear on ‘Motorhead Garage’ TV show

“Motorhead Garage” specializes in demonstrating step-by-step installations of the latest aftermarket products. The “best of” episode featuring the automatic tire chain manufacturer will air on Jan. 22.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2011

Bus driver keeps cool in icy accident

When a car collides with Leonard Davis' school bus, pushing it off the icy road and down an embankment, he manages to get the bus back on all four tires and onto the road. The veteran bus driver is credited with keeping more than 50 students and staff members safe.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2011

'Ice missile' strikes bus, shattering windshield

A sheet of ice that fell off of a tractor-trailer hits the bus. The driver successfully pulls the bus over. He and three students sustain injuries in the incident.

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Articlesby Kelly AguinaldoSeptember 2, 2010

Is Your Fleet Ready for Winter?

The season’s weather can create dangerous driving conditions for employees and slippery bus steps for students, but products are available to help eliminate these hazards. Manufacturers of automatic tire chains, a traction sander and a step heater discuss their features, safety benefits and installation options.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2010

Bus driver helps save student’s life

Cristina Rickert stopped her bus when she saw students playing recklessly on a snow bank on the side of the road. One of the students then slid under the wheels of the bus. Rickert receives the 2010 New York State Bus Driver Heroism Award for her actions.

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ArticlesCover StoryMarch 12, 2010

Top Shops 2010

This year for our annual series, we've profiled five maintenance programs at school district and contractor fleets around the country that have led them to excel on state inspections. They have also helped to reduce the operations' costs and enhance safety.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2010

Volunteers clear paths to schools, bus stops

After last week’s historic snowfalls in the mid-Atlantic region, community members grabbed their shovels and pitched in to help schools reopen this week. Many are delaying start times to increase student safety.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2010

Propane bus endures winter testing

School districts in Minnesota try out Blue Bird’s Propane-Powered Vision to see how it performs in frigid weather.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2009

Blower system clears buses of ice danger

An innovative new machine targets the potentially dangerous problem of ice and snow buildup on school buses.

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