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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

School bus driver logs over 50 years on the job

Don Beehler of Minnesota started his career driving part time while also working on his family’s farm. He had retired in 1999, but returned full time when the school district needed bus driving help.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 25, 2016

School bus drivers walk off job to protest wages, working conditions

The 22 contracted drivers, who cover routes for Minneapolis Public Schools, did not show up for work for two days last week, citing low pay, lack of hours and cold buses. Some were back at work on Monday. 

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2015

Case study: District sees propane school bus benefits, adds 38 to fleet

After testing three propane-powered buses, Independent School District 15 in Minnesota ordered the Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses for the 2015-16 school year.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2015

Man on ‘no-fly’ list receives school bus driver’s license

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety said it has no legal reason to deny the license to Amir Meshal, who already has a commercial truck driver’s license and has no disqualifying offenses.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 29, 2015

School bus driver’s international route includes multiple customs visits

Every school day, Dale Westover, a driver for Warroad (Minn.) Public Schools, travels to and from Canada and checks in with U.S. and Canada customs several times.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2015

Winners named in School Bus Driver Int'l Safety Competition

Two drivers from a West Virginia district take the top spots in the conventional and small bus categories, while a California contestant comes in first in the transit category.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2015

First Student location wins community education award

Minnetonka Community Education recognizes First Student Tonka Bay for its support of the community and the local school district.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2015

Minnesota school bus drivers, operators honored

The Minnesota School Bus Operators Association presents awards to six school bus drivers and two veteran contractors for their dedication to the safety of students.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2015

Minnesota school bus drivers showcase skills

Eighty-six drivers from across the state take part in the 2015 Minnesota School Bus Roadeo, which tests competitors’ driving skills and their knowledge of school bus rules.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2015

School bus company owner bounces back from fire

Joe Schieffert, the owner of Superior Transportation Services in Minnesota, lost 10 buses and the garage in a fire four months after buying the business. He was able to get six buses from a dealer to complete school routes soon afterward.

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