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STN EXPO East Keynote Speaker Brings Strategies to ‘Outperform’ Motivational speaker and author Scott Welle will present his dynamic keynotes for attendees at the March 2025 STN EXPO East Conference in North Carolina. Utilizing his background in sports psychology,
Welle will provide tools and strategies to
inspire attendees to push the limits of their performance potential and implement successful leadership practices. Read more about Welle at
stnonline.com/go/kt.
Zonar Merges with GPS Trackit A merger announced last month between Zonar and IoT and GPS fleet tracking technology provider GPS Trackit is planning to provide solutions through the complementary strengths of each company. Zonar and GPS Trackit stated that they are looking to align
their technology solutions while addressing emerging trends in the student transportation industry. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/ku.
Steven Yang, the shop manager for school bus contractor HAP Transportation in St. Paul, Minnesota, demos Zonar EVIR during a Bus Technology Summit lab at the 2024 STN EXPO East Conference.
FMCSA Extends ‘Under the Hood’ CDL Skills Testing Exemption The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has faced some opposition to allowing states the ability to waive the engine compartment portion of the CDL skills test given to school bus driver applicants, an effort to try and curb driver shortages. Regardless, FMCSA is
extending by two years the exemption, this despite the National School Transportation Association asking for five years. Read the full article at
stnonline.com/go/kv.
A school bus driver for Jackson Local Schools in Ohio completes a 16-step, pre-trip inspection.
Lion Electric Undertakes ‘Various Restructuring Measures’ But Not Bankrupt The Lion Electric Company defaulted last month on repaying multiple loans and entered court-guided
negotiations with creditors. Earlier, Nicolas Brunet resigned as president
after Lion announced the halting of all production at its plant in Joliet, Illinois, and sold its Quebec innovation center. The New York Stock Exchange began delisting Lion in November and halted all trading on Dec. 17. Find articles and press releases at
stnonline.com/tag/ the-lion-electric.
Nationwide Illegal Passing Legislation Detailed Amid Latest Fatality Results The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration laid out the various state laws regarding illegal passing, including different penalties, requirements for motorists, and enforcement details, even as the
National School Bus Loading and Unloading Survey again found just as many students were killed by the school bus last year. Read more on the research at
stnonline.com/go/kw and
stnonline.com/go/kx.
Ohio Districts Struggle with Transportation Compliance Amid Driver Shortages
File photo of a Columbus City Schools bus. Photo courtesy of Ken
Taylor.
Several Ohio school districts are facing lawsuits and fines following
issues with maintaining consistent student transportation required by state law. Multiple issues are the cause, including routing complexities and significant school bus driver shortages. Still, the state’s attorney general is calling for transportation obligations to be fulfilled for all students. Read the special report at
stnonline.com/go/ky.
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14 School Transportation News • JANUARY 2025
(PHOTO BY VINCENT RIOS CREATIVE)
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