As communities continue to grow and evolve, so do our transportation needs. More and more people are relying on buses for their daily commute, school transportation, and group travel. With this increase in demand comes the responsibility of ensuring the safety of passengers. At American Bus Sales, we understand the importance of having well-equipped… Read more »
School buses are an essential part of our education system, providing safe transportation for students to and from school. As parents, teachers, and members of the community, it is crucial to understand the features and regulations of these vehicles to ensure the safety of our children. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),… Read more »
After a full year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen more schools reopening and signs showing that life is making its shift back to “normal” conditions. As schools reopen, we have seen several safety precautions in place and a steady change in how school bus fleets are being operated. Here are some big changes… Read more »
School buses and shuttle buses always have a constant flow of passengers. A bus driver can only monitor so much while they focus on the road ahead. Nowadays, you’ll find more and more fleets installing camera systems into their school buses and shuttles. Many benefits come with installing a camera system into your fleet. Besides… Read more »
Being a school bus driver can be an enriching career with many benefits. There are several required steps when pursuing becoming a school bus driver. These include a variety of tests, a safe history of driving, and a CDL endorsement. The main task of a school bus driver is to safely transport students to and… Read more »
Driving a school bus is not a very labor-intensive job, but over time being seated for so long can have an impact on the driver’s body. According to Gallup, a study of 14 occupation groups ranked transportation workers as having the highest obesity rate, 36%. While this statistic can be alarming, there are ways to combat… Read more »
Winters can be extremely harsh on school buses, so it requires a specialized maintenance plan for the added strain of cold air, ice, and snow. To keep your bus running efficiently throughout the entire winter, you need a specific winter maintenance plan that prevents problems unique to the season such as rust, tire slippage, or… Read more »
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, students are about 70 times more likely to get to school safely when traveling by school bus than traveling by car. Although school buses are the safest way to transport students, there are still improvements that can be made to make school buses even safer and more secure. Here… Read more »
In April 1939, a professor at Teachers College, Columbia University organized a conference in which established the standard color of yellow now known as National School Bus Glossy Yellow. This color was chosen because it has been scientifically proven that this particular shade of yellow is hard for other drivers to miss, thus further ensuring the safety… Read more »
Bullying on the bus is an inevitable part of growing up. Luckily if we are aware of bullying than it will be easier to handle the issue. We are aware that a lot of bullying happens on the school bus. It is probably because the students only have one adult supervisor, and he or she… Read more »
