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 »
It’s no surprise that technology has changed drastically over the past few years. It has impacted our lives and the way that we work in almost every way. With the advancement of technology, our commutes have become quicker and safer than ever before! Although we’ve seen technology advance greatly in areas like the classroom, our… 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 »
Across the U.S., hundreds of thousands of school buses take the road each morning to take children to school. With the amount of time that school buses travel on the road, it’s easy for them to need yearly repairs and maintenance, especially as they get older. One area that specifically needs a lot of maintenance… Read more »
With all of the technology available for fleets today, it can be overwhelming to decide what you need for your operations. Most fleets already have a management software solution, but there are plenty of other add-ons available to improve your operations. Before choosing any technologies to invest in, let’s take a look at a few… 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 »
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 »
First Student and the National Safety Council are joining forces to promote safe school bus behavior with the nationwide Safety Dog Bus Tour. “First Student and the National Safety Council share a common mission to serve as advocates for making the world safer, working to keep safety always front of mind for our employees and… Read more »
