August 2015

    Caley Edgerly took the reins as president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses at a very exciting time, as vehicle connectivity is being taken to an entirely new level.

    COVER STORY
    Big things are afoot with Thomas Built Buses, and its 100th anniversary celebration next year is just the tip of the iceberg. Thomas Built Buses’ new president shares his vision and comments on the company’s latest innovations
    Delegates at the National Congress on School Transportation approve specification changes to keep up with the times and bus makers are ahead of the curve
    School districts’ trend to repair bus seats during summer financially stresses suppliers and may jeopardize student safety

    INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
    School bus sales are up as more fleet managers lock in financing for new vehicles

    New NCST standards on LEDs helps specifications and procedures manual catch up with today’s technology

    Transportation departments rely on cameras for much more than just tracking illegal passing

    News Briefs: NHTSA school bus-related crash data, Feds propose phase 2 standards, biodiesel in Utah, Head Start proposal and more

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