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Operating in a World Beyond the Black and White

Operating in a World Beyond the Black and White

RENO, Nev. — Current society cannot simply be viewed through a black and white lens since reality resides inside an obscured gray zone. Tackling problems in this vague in between…
  • Last modified on Monday, 03 August 2015 15:03
An IC Bus CE Series powered by the new Eaton Procision transmission at the STN EXPO on July 28. The bus was on hand for trade-show attendee, ride-and-drive opportunities.

IC Bus First to Offer New Eaton Transmission Option

RENO, Nev. — Trish Reed said IC Bus is excited to be the first brand in the school bus industry to offer its customers the option of the new Eaton's…
  • Last modified on Friday, 31 July 2015 11:17
Panelist Ralph Knight is the longtime transportation director at Napa Valley USD, which was the first in California to deploy plug-in hybrid electric school buses. Now the district has been chosen to participate in a Clinton Global Initiative pilot testing all-electric school buses.

Directors Share Experiences Transitioning to Alt Fuels

RENO, Nev. — The conversion of a school bus fleet to alternative fuels from traditional fueling is never conventional, as the options with the most benefits vary region to region.
  • Last modified on Wednesday, 29 July 2015 10:06
Going Green with Refined Oil

Going Green with Refined Oil

RENO, Nev. — The school bus industry has moved “halfway across the bridge” to full compliance with new federal regulations on emissions, according to Bob Pudlewski, president of Fleet Opps…
  • Last modified on Tuesday, 28 July 2015 10:17
Victoria Campbell, public information officer for Washoe County School District in Reno, Nevada, pictured above, served as a panelist in the EXPO's opening general session on security moderated by Denny Coughlin of School Bus Safety Company, also pictured.

The Route to Resolving a Security Threat

RENO, Nev. — The priority of any first responder and community partner during a crisis is to minimize the loss of life and mitigate the pain of those affected.
  • Last modified on Tuesday, 28 July 2015 10:42
EXPO Kicks off With Safety-Focused Sessions

EXPO Kicks off With Safety-Focused Sessions

RENO, Nev. — As the 22nd annual STN EXPO kicked off Saturday at the Grand Sierra Resort, child safety came to the forefront with two pre-conference workshops, the NHTSA Child…
  • Last modified on Tuesday, 28 July 2015 11:12
New Website and Mobile App Allow Parents to Track Bus

New Website and Mobile App Allow Parents to Track Bus

Synovia Solutions has launched website and mobile app that will allow parents and school administrators to keep track of their child’s school bus. Here Comes the Bus provides real-time GPS…
  • Last modified on Thursday, 23 July 2015 19:36
Platt Named Chief Diversity Officer for Daimler Trucks N.A.

Platt Named Chief Diversity Officer for Daimler Trucks N.A.

Former Thomas Built Buses president and CEO Kelley Platt’s new role with Daimler Trucks North America is that of ensuring "alignment of diversity and inclusion strategies with organizational goals," the…
  • Last modified on Thursday, 23 July 2015 16:05
Safe Fleet Launches Anti-Bullying Program

Safe Fleet Launches Anti-Bullying Program

Safe Fleet, provider of safety solution, has launched “United Against Bullying,” a grant program and art contest to support schools and communities in combating bullying.
  • Last modified on Tuesday, 21 July 2015 16:22
First Student Extends Contract to Fifth Decade

First Student Extends Contract to Fifth Decade

First Student announced it renewed its contract with San Francisco Unified School District to extend the long-standing relationship into its fifth decade.
  • Last modified on Wednesday, 22 July 2015 12:10
NSTA Announces Winners of International Safety Competition

NSTA Announces Winners of International Safety Competition

The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) once again pitted bus drivers from the U.S. and Canada in head-to-head safety competition to crown a champion. The contest started July 18, and…
  • Last modified on Monday, 20 July 2015 12:54
A school bus arrives to transport victims to a Red Cross shelter in Orland, Calif., after a charter bus carrying high school students, a FedEx truck and a Nissan Altima crashed on Interstate 5 last year.

NTSB Issues Recommendations After Investigating Fatal Crash

This week, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) made recommendations for improving safety on motorcoaches, following an investigation of a fatal crash last year in Northern California that killed 10…
  • Last modified on Friday, 17 July 2015 16:41
Demystifying Biodiesel for a Cleaner Future

Demystifying Biodiesel for a Cleaner Future

As Green Circle NC co-founder Dean Price foresees it, the foundation for constructing a sustainable community “starts with energy.”
  • Last modified on Monday, 20 July 2015 12:38