Q’STRAINT’s Fears Officially Retires After 35 Years in School Bus Industry
What many STN EXPO Reno attendees were made privy to last summer is now official: Bud Fears, Q’Straint/Sure-Lok’s Midwest regional sales manager is retired...
EPA Awards DERA Grant to New Mexico to Cut Diesel Emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $476,330 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant to the New Mexico Environmental Department to cut emissions...
New Indiana and Kentucky Legislation Fights Illegal School Bus Passing
Indiana and Kentucky legislators are taking proactive measures to increase enforcement of the illegal passing of school buses by motorists.
Indiana Senate Bill 219...
Employee Provision in New York City School Bus Driver Bill Vetoed
Citing legal and fiscal concerns, Gov. Andrew Cuomo rejected legislation passed by the New York State Assembly that would have required contracts for the...
Strangulation Death of 3-Year-Old School Bus Rider Ruled Accidental
The death of 3-year-old special needs passenger, who was reportedly found unconscious and not breathing on his Texas school bus before being pronounced dead...
Virginia Bills Would Protect State Retirement for School-Bus Job Seekers
New bipartisan legislation in the Old Dominion State would allow retired state workers to be rehired by public school districts without having their pensions...
National School Transportation Association Releases School Bus Safety Promotional Video
The nation’s school bus contractor association has released a one-minute video that promotes school bus safety and focuses on the dangers of illegal passing...
Safety Vest Decorations Change Conversations With School Bus Passengers
The “Vest Fairy” arrived recently at Brewster Central School District in New York. Today, her fashion efforts are not only improving transportation department morale,...
Zonar Systems Experiences Firmware Glitch on 2010 Inspection Device
An issue discovered with Zonar Systems’ 2010 electronic inspection device firmware has grounded some devices, the company has confirmed. However, the firmware issues that...
EPA Seeks Comments on Standardizing Heavy-Duty NOx Emissions Nationwide
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is ramping up its efforts to target harmful emissions from heavy-duty commercial vehicles with an advanced notice of proposed...
January 2020
Our first issue of 2020 commences with articles about customer service, training, and installation for new technology,...
Buyer’s Guide 2020
Find the latest vehicle production data, state student ridership and budget reports, industry trends and contact information...
