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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2010

Cummins supports greenhouse gas, fuel efficiency standards

Company executive Dr. Stephen J. Charlton testifies at a public hearing about the EPA and NHTSA's proposed Heavy-Duty National Program, which would reduce emissions and increase fuel efficiency for heavy-duty engines and vehicles. Charlton says that Cummins looks forward to working with the agencies to deliver a final rule on the program.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2010

Freightliner recognized for sustainability efforts

The chassis manufacturer receives the 2010 WasteWise Gold Achievement Award for Waste Reduction in the Workplace from the EPA. Freightliner achieved zero waste to landfill status in October 2009, and the company’s employees continually recycle such materials as plastic, paper, aluminum, cardboard, metals, wood and nylon.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2010

Clean diesel grant competition opens

EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign is soliciting applications for about $32 million in funding for clean diesel activities with school buses and other vehicles.

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ArticlesNovember 8, 2010

Many Faces Welcome Behind the Wheel

An innovative program helps immigrants in northern Virginia work toward becoming bus drivers for Fairfax County Public Schools. Top-tier applicants to the program receive 16 weeks of instruction to strengthen their English speaking skills and prepare them for the commercial driver’s license test.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2010

Deaf student dropped off at vacant house

After school last month, Jayman Washington boarded a bus that he does not normally take and the driver, who did not know that Washington had moved a week before, left him at his old residence where no one was home. The transportation department at the district where the driver works will now review its policies for dropping off students at its safety meetings.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2010

Bullying panel stirs emotions at NAPT Summit

Attendees conveyed a receptive atmosphere for James Jones, the father who boarded his daughter's bus in September, causing a media sensation. The panel also included a young actor with cerebral palsy from television show Breaking Bad, U.S. Department of Education representative Kevin Jennings, and Thomas Built Buses essay contest winner Chancellor Coger.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2010

Feds unveil efficiency standards for trucks, buses

The EPA and NHTSA propose the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and buses. School buses are included in the vocational vehicles category.

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Articlesby Claire AtkinsonOctober 25, 2010

Expert Dispatchers Strengthen the Team

Dispatchers impact all aspects of the transportation department, from day-to-day operations to public relations to employee morale. Sharpening their skills will improve operations as a whole.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2010

Clean diesel grant program to kick off soon

The EPA says it plans to post a request for proposals in early November for 2011 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding. About $60 million is expected to be available for the upcoming round, according to the Diesel Technology Forum.

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ArticlesOctober 19, 2010

Prepare for Portland

Over the past few years, NAPT has been raising the bar on its lineup of lecturers and attracting some big names.

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