Swine Flu – Questions and Answers Sheet What is swine flu? Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread…
School Buses Outside Of The USA As you know, there is a need for school buses all over the world…Here are some I have found surfing the web, and I am going to share them now. I am simply going to say where they are from in each section. Also, the US…
If you own a pick-up truck, you are aware of its versatility and the range of uses it may be put to. The appropriate tires can significantly improve your driving experience, whether you’re using your vehicle for commuting to work, towing a trailer, or off-roading. All-terrain tires are a wonderful choice if you’re seeking for…
The Monthly News This section of the site is basically to deal with school bus news… If I find interesting items, they will be placed here, with links to additional information included. This page will be purged every month, so copy anything that interests you. Lets go! 8/2009 Rock Hill…
Introduction In recent years, the safety and security of school transportation have become increasingly important concerns for parents, school administrators, and transportation officials. With the rise of technology, tracking devices have emerged as a valuable tool for enhancing the safety, efficiency, and accountability of school bus operations. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of…
Ken Betts 2004 IC RE-300 This is Ken’s bus. He drives this bus through the mountains just up from Denver. This bus is numbered 453. It belongs to Jefferson County Public Schools…Jeffco, as It’s Otherwise known. This is a item that I like. The rubber protector around the parking brake…
Carpenter Body Foundation Carpenter was founded in Mitchell, Indiana in 1919 by Ralph H. Carpenter, a blacksmith by trade. He began his career building hauling wagons for two cement factories located near his southern Indiana hometown of Bloomington. As his business grew, he began to expand into building horse-drawn “kid hacks” with wooden benches to…
Ward/Amtran Corporation Ward Corporation D. H. “Dave” Ward founded Ward Body Works in Conway, Arkansas in 1933 when he “lowered the roof of a wooden bus for Mr. Carl Brady of the Southside Schools”. Southside Schools were located about 15 miles north of Conway. Later in the 1930s, the company produced its first all-metal…
Tips for proper mirror adjustment Below are some helpful mirror adjustment tips that I have found in my 25 years of various bus driving…Hope some of them help you! Proper adjustment and use of all mirrors is imperative to the safe operation of your school bus in order to observe the danger…
PA Drivers Call to action! It’s Dead In The Water, Folks, PA Unemployment Lives! Until They Decide to try Again, That Is… Pennsylvania school bus drivers – public and private – should be aware that there was a bill in the State House designed to block drivers from collecting unemployment compensation during the…
