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Articlesby James BlueJanuary 10, 2018

Trials by Fire: California Wildfires and the Iowa School Bus Tragedy

Let’s hope that NTSB will eventually be able to shed light on what caused the Iowa school bus fire and what kept the driver and student from escaping. The latter question is extremely troubling.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 27, 2017

NTSB Weighs in on Transportation Fatality Increase

The agency reports that a total of 39,339 people died in accidents in all modes of transportation in 2016, up from 37,309 in 2015.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 14, 2017

NASDPTS Session Points to 3-Point Belts’ Potential to Reduce School Bus Injuries

The state directors’ annual gathering also addresses the use of tablets and GPS units for school bus drivers.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 9, 2017

PHOTOS: Highlights From the Columbus Conferences

Check out our pics from inside and outside of the convention center during the 2017 NAPT and NASDPTS gatherings in Ohio.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 3, 2017

NASDPTS Conference to Cover 3-Point Belts, School Bus Driver Oversight

The state pupil transportation directors’ event will also address driver tablets, education reform, and federal agency developments.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 25, 2017

St. Lucie Public Schools Buys More School Buses With 3-Point Belts

The Florida district acquires 24 new school buses with lap-shoulder belts, bringing its total number of buses with the three-point restraints to 74.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2017

Robert Sumwalt Named Chairman of NTSB

Sumwalt’s nomination for a two-year term by President Donald Trump is confirmed by the Senate and he is sworn in. Sumwalt has been serving as the agency’s acting chairman since March 31.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 20, 2017

Tennessee Congressman Presses Feds on School Bus Seat Belts

In a committee hearing, Rep. Steve Cohen questions why federal regulators have not initiated a rulemaking to require lap-shoulder belts on school buses in light of recent crashes.

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Don’t Rule Out Drivers Under 25

The school bus industry needs more young people, not fewer, to carry on the work of safely transporting our nation’s future.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2017

NTSB Issues 3 Recommendations in Response to Baltimore School Bus Crash

Baltimore City Public Schools receives an urgent recommendation for an audit of its transportation department. Two other recommendations aim to strengthen the driver qualification process.

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