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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJune 30, 2017

Dean Transportation Bolsters Training With Virtual Reality

The school bus contractor has begun using virtual reality technology to supplement training and provide more of a "real-world" experience to drivers and attendants.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2017

School Bus Driver Keeps Baseball Team Safe in Crash

After a steering component fails and the bus hits a sign that cracks the windshield, the Michigan driver guides it between two trees and brings it to a stop.

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School Bus Mechanic Writes Eye-Opening ‘Letter to an Inspector’

One mechanic gives new inspectors a more complete picture of the myriad responsibilities and ever-fluctuating and unpredictable nature of a school bus mechanic’s job.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2017

Award Honors Crossing Guard for Helping Enhance School Zone Safety

Penni Robertson of Michigan is named “America’s Favorite Crossing Guard” by Safe Kids Worldwide, a nonprofit that focuses on child safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2017

Trucker Hailed as Hero for Attempting to Avert Crash With School Bus

When a school bus enters his path, Ben Fiorenza drives his semi tractor-trailer off the road and into a ditch. The vehicles collide, but there are no major injuries.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2017

First Student Michigan Fleet Earns Perfect Inspection Score

For the fifth straight year, the school bus contractor’s Adrian location achieves a 100% pass rate on its inspection by Michigan State Police.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffFebruary 28, 2017

PHOTOS: Love the Bus 2017

At events held in multiple states, students, schools, and contractors gathered to show their appreciation for the yellow bus and its drivers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2016

Michigan District Rolls Out Propane School Buses

Waterford School District introduces 10 new Blue Bird Vision Propane buses into its fleet. The district joins nearly 30 others in the state that run the propane-powered buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 18, 2016

Michigan School Bus Driver Honored for Volunteer Work

Thomas “TJ” Updike has been volunteering in a “Friday Adventures” program, which takes middle school students on activities like canoeing and hiking trips.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2016

Durham Receives Perfect Inspection Score for Michigan School Bus Fleet

The company receives a score of 100% from Michigan State Police for its fleet of 25 buses that serve Royal Oak School District.

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