Safety

danger zone, video cameras, mirrors

Video Cameras Supplement Proper School Bus Mirror Adjustment

When it comes to danger zone safety, Dave McDonald, president of Safe Bus Consulting, noted video cameras can supplement but not replace mirrors by...
International Safety Competition

Oregon School Bus Driver Crowned Grand Champion at International Safety Competition

KYLE, Texas – Each year, the Bill Loshbough Grand Champion award goes to the winner of the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition produced...
fire

Fuel Theft Attempt Ends in Fire, Destroying Grace Academy Bus in Washington

Two school buses at a private Marysville, Washington school were damaged after a suspected fuel theft attempt sparked a fire, and now school officials...
funding

Federal Grants Provide Opportunities for School Transportation Emergency Training

Federal grants with awards ranging from several hundred thousand to tens of millions of dollars are available to help implement school safety measures, including...
gun

Delaware Man Charged After Allegedly Pointing Gun at School Bus

Delaware State Police have arrested a man accused of pointing a handgun at a school bus carrying students. Charles McCombs, 62, of Magnolia, was charged...
charter trip

Charter Trip Safety Hinges on Safest Vehicle, NTSB Checklist Says

The National Transportation Safety Board is calling on school districts to take extra precautions when selecting motorcoaches, small buses or vans for charter trips....

July 2026

The July issue introduces the STN 2026 Innovator of the Year, Cameron Wood, the lead electric vehicle performance analyst...

Buyer’s Guide 2026

Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...

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