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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 22, 2018

Study: School Systems Giving Drivers More Hours to Combat Shortage

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction study finds that some school systems offer drivers work in other departments to get them full-time hours and pay.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2018

Cascade Student Transportation Driver and Trainer Honored

In Idaho, Bonnie See is recognized as Special Needs Driver of the Year, and Teri Woods is named Trainer of the Year. They are among award winners at the Idaho Association of Pupil Transportation conference.

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ArticlesAugust 13, 2018

Safety Initiatives Strengthen Training for Drivers and Students

Award-winning Georgia school districts share details on their efforts to sharpen school bus safety skills.

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ArticlesAugust 13, 2018

Learning From a Fatal Bus-Train Crash

A survivor’s account of a 1931 rail crossing tragedy, along with safety tips from Operation Lifesaver, made for a memorable training program for school bus drivers in Merced, California.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 30, 2018

School Bus Driver Indicted in Traffic Death in Tennessee

April Christopher faces a misdemeanor charge for a 2016 crash in which she made a left turn and struck an oncoming vehicle, investigators say. 

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 27, 2018

New Jersey Lawmakers Consider 10 School Bus Safety-Related Bills

The state Senate Transportation Committee approves the bills, which address driver qualifications, transportation staffing, accident response, and tightening accountability measures.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2018

Winners Named in Pennsylvania School Bus Driver Safety Competition

Four of the state’s school bus drivers advance to the international competition.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2018

New Award Spotlights School Bus Safety in Georgia

The state superintendent presents Georgia’s first Pupil Transportation Safety Awards to eight school districts of various sizes.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 29, 2018

Q’Straint Launches Online Training Course for Wheelchair Securement

The new “Securement 101” course covers safety and liability, equipment operation, and securing wheelchairs and occupants.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2018

Reminder: AMF-Bruns Launches Award for Special-Needs School Bus Drivers

The securement equipment supplier will annually honor a special-needs driver for exemplary service. The winner will receive $1,000.

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