You've heard me speak once or twice about the benefits of diesel. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: diesel today is just as clean if not cleaner than any other alternative fuel. It's proven, reliable, cost-effective, efficient and the best fuel of choice for most districts.
 
But let's switch gears for a minute. Let's talk about the  future of diesel. I've seen the future, and let me tell you that it is a bright one.
 
Cummins recently debuted its revolutionary new engine lineup with significantly redesigned emissions controls and improved fuel efficiency. What this means is that school buses running with these new engines will see significant fuel cost savings and even lower emissions.
 
Coming up, in 2018, the Detroit™ DD5™ and DD8™ engines will debut. The DD5 is the latest in medium-duty engine technology combined with the most advanced connectivity platform in the industry. It will offer best-in-class fuel economy and reliability and the longest service intervals in the class. Plus, the emissions from the DD5 are ninety percent cleaner at the tailpipe than diesel emissions were 10 years ago.
 
This is an exciting time for Thomas Built Buses and for all of our customers who know and love diesel. Diesel has a bright future, and the future isn't far off.
 

Caley Edgerly  

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Do you know an exemplary school transportation director who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? If so, School Bus Fleet wants to hear from you.

We're getting ready to select a recipient for our annual Administrator of the Year award, and we're accepting nominations. Both district- and state-level directors are eligible.

Each year, we look for candidates who have made significant contributions to pupil transportation through their own departments as well as through state and national associations.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, Sept. 15. To submit a nomination, fill out the form below.

SBF will present the Administrator of the Year award at the National Association for Pupil Transportation conference in Columbus, Ohio, in November.  Administrator of the Year Nomination Form