Education

FMVSS Safety Standards
FMVSS-207 Seating Systems
FMVSS-208 Occupant Crash Protection
FMVSS-209 Seat Belt Assemblies
FMVSS-210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages
FMVSS-213 Child Restraint Systems
FMVSS-222 School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protectionv
FMVSS-225 Child Restraint Anchorage Systems
FMVSS-302 Flammability of Interior Materials

2012 QUASI-STATIC COMPLIANCE

Blue Bird

Blue Bird Corporation offers a complete line of Type A, C and D school and activity buses in a variety of options and configurations. For over 80 years, Blue Bird Corporation has continued to set industry standards with its innovative design and manufacturing capabilities. Today, Blue Bird has over 1,800 employees, two Georgia-based manufacturing facilities and an extensive network of dealers and service-parts facilities throughout North America. Our global presence can be seen in more than 60 countries through sales into Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. View Website

IC Bus

IC Bus, headquartered in Warrenville, Ill., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navistar, Inc. The nation's largest integrated manufacturer of school buses, IC Bus is a leader in passenger protection, chassis design, engines and ergonomics. The company is also a leading producer of commercial buses for several markets. All IC Bus™ buses are sold, serviced and supported through a renowned dealer network that offers an integrated customer experience encompassing parts, training and service. View Website

Thomas Built Buses

Thomas Built Buses is North America's leading bus manufacturer, offering a full line of school, commercial and specialty buses to value-minded buyers. More than one third of the school buses on the road today are Thomas Built Buses. From its manufacturing facilities in High Point, North Carolina, Thomas produces more than 15,000 buses per year. View Website

Collins Bus Corporation

Spend 40 years building only Type A buses, and your focus becomes the road ahead. Way back in 1967, the company that would become the Collins Bus Corporation built the first Type A bus in North America. And from that first day forward, we’ve never looked back. View Website

Girardin Minibus

With over 40 years of experience in the bus industry, Girardin Minibus is a family owned company known for its innovations and industry firsts. Girardin Minibus specializes in Type A and Type B school and commercial buses with capacities ranging from 9 to 30 passengers. Girardin’s minibuses are intended for the school, childcare, Head Start, churches, tour, and shuttle markets throughout North America. View Website

Trans Tech Bus

Trans Tech Bus, a division of Transportation Collaborative Inc. is proud to announce the launch of our new company which focuses solely on the Type-A market and we pride ourselves on being the most versatile Type-A manufacturer in the business. Trans-Tech has more available floor plans than ever and models which range from our single rear wheel all the way up to our 42 passenger 5500 model. We began production in our recently acquired, 70,000 square foot facility in Warwick, NY on November 5th, 2007. View Website

School Transportation News

School Transportation News is a monthly news and feature magazine serving the field of pupil transportation. It was first published in September of 1991 by founder Bill Paul, who held the title of editor and publisher of the magazine until 2007. Paul reported on the pupil transportation industry for nearly three decades, previously serving as the editor publisher of School Bus Fleet and Metro magazines. View Website

School Bus Fleet

School Bus Fleet has been the voice of the school transportation industry since 1956. Subscribe to School Bus Fleet Magazine. Subscriptions are available in print or digital format. View Website

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA provides leadership to the motor vehicle and highway safety community through the development of innovative approaches to reducing motor vehicle crashes and injuries. View Website

NSTA

NSTA has been the Washington voice for private contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers for more than 40 years. Our mission is to provide school transportation professionals with the tools and resources they need to make school buses safe, affordable, and efficient nationwide. We believe that with the right information, training, and resources, school transportation professionals can strengthen their businesses and provide higher quality service to school districts. View Website

NASDPTS

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services was established in 1968. The membership represents all 50 states. The purpose of the association is to provide leadership, assistance and motivation to the Nation's school transportation and industry with the goal of providing safe, secure, efficient, economical, and high-quality transportation to school children on their trips to and from school and school-related activities. View Website