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AUGUST 2017 VOLUME 26 ISSUE 08


Garage Stars STN rolls out its 2017 profiles of school bus maintenance leaders who demonstrate passion and dedication to student safety


New Products at STN EXPO The atmosphere was electric as 127 exhibitors welcomed 900 attendees


to the STN EXPO Trade Show. Learn about many of the innovative unveils and new product releases last month in Reno, Nevada


30 Q & A with


Jim Reynolds We talk with CEO and president of ADOMANI, Inc. about the increasing number of all-electric school bus options, the technology’s maturation and the company’s recent IPO


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ON THE COVER Back for its second year, “Garage Stars” introduces you to


10 fleet maintenance professionals lauded by their superiors and peers for not only their technical acumen in the school bus garage but the teamwork they foster to help ensure the safety of the vehicles and students in their care. In all, STN received 65 nominations, all of which can be found online.


4School Transportation News • AUGUST 2017


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