Alabama may stop distracted school bus driving
The state of Alabama is considering prohibiting school bus drivers from using their cellphones while behind the wheel, in what’s becoming a growing national trend. A bill passed recently by the state’s House of Representatives would ban school bus drivers from using their cellphones for anything other than an emergency situation while the bus is… read more
Senate Leaders Introduce Truck and Bus Safety Bill
According to news sources, Senate leaders introduced a bill that would tackle bus and truck safety on the nations roadways as the U.S Department of Transportation released a study detailing an increase in annual fatalities attributed to truck accidents. The bill will reportedly focus on improving safety standards by focusing on medical and training qualifications… read more
Recall issued for possibly 1,300 Hybrid Orion Buses
There was a recall issued for vehicles manufactured by the Daimler Buses early this morning according to news sources. The Hybrid Orion VII LI-ION line of buses manufactured between July 2008 and August 2011 and the Orion line from May 2006 through May 2007 all presented problems with their Lithium Ion Energy Storage System, known… read more
