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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2017

Vice Chairman Chosen for NTSB

President Trump designates Robert Sumwalt as vice chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board. Sumwalt also steps into the role of acting chairman.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 16, 2017

Christopher Hart Concludes Term as NTSB Chairman

Hart, a familiar face in the school bus industry, will continue as a board member with the investigative agency. Bella Dinh-Zarr now serves as acting chairman.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonJanuary 27, 2017

Another Look at Electronic Stability Control

The phone rang, and I looked down at the caller ID: “CHATTANOOGA TN.” I immediately knew the awful reason for the call, if not who the caller was. It was Tuesday, Nov. 22, the morning after the devastating school bus crash …

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 19, 2017

NTSB Still Seeking Probable Cause of Chattanooga School Bus Crash

The agency releases a preliminary report with a few new details, including confirmation that the driver had been in two school bus crashes since the start of the school year.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 5, 2017

Driver Fatigue, Seat Belt Use Among NTSB’s ‘Most Wanted’ Safety Issues

The agency’s updated list of safety improvement goals comes as federal statistics show an increase in U.S. traffic fatalities.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 6, 2016

NTSB Ends On-Scene Investigation in Chattanooga, Durham Takes New Safety Measures

The federal investigative agency finishes gathering evidence at the scene of the fatal school bus crash, although the driver declined an interview.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 29, 2016

NTSB: School Bus Driver in Chattanooga Crash Was Off Route

The fatal crash occurred on a curving road that was not part of driver Johnthony Walker’s route, investigators have found.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 28, 2016

Durham CEO Responds to Chattanooga School Bus Crash

In a video statement, David Duke of Durham School Services issues an emotional apology to the families impacted by the crash, in which five students were killed.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 22, 2016

5 Students Killed in Tennessee School Bus Crash

The school bus driver in the single-vehicle crash in Chattanooga faces multiple charges, including vehicular homicide and reckless driving.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 10, 2016

PHOTOS: Highlights From the Kansas City Conferences

Security demonstrations, driver shortage discussions, and a Boston Marathon bombing survivor were among the standouts at the school bus industry events in Kansas City. Check out our shots from the conference halls and the city beyond.

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