School Bus Management / Training

Green ambitions pay off for Kansas district

George Taylor of Kansas City (Kan.) Public Schools was determined to find funding for alt-fuel buses. Now, with 47 CNG buses and four hybrids, the district is contributing to cleaner air and saving $350,000 in one school year.

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<p>Bus drivers at Glendale (Ariz.) Elementary School District #40 are provided with protective goggles and gloves when they need to fuel the district’s propane buses.</p>

How to maximize staff safety around alt-fuel buses
From fueling training to regular tank inspection to a properly equipped maintenance facility, there are many factors to consider when operating school buses on propane autogas and compressed natural gas to ensure employees’ well-being. Industry officials discuss these and other components, along with the built-in safety features of some of today’s buses.

NAPT News & Views — Barry Sudduth picks a superpower, new name
To shed some light on the personalities that make up the National Association for Pupil Transportation board of directors, the association has launched a series of board member profiles. Here, we hear from Barry Sudduth.

<p>Bus Master Pro 6.2 Geocode Inventory<br />maintenance software includes modules<br />for work orders, inventory and vendors, among others.</p>

Choosing the right maintenance software for your facility
Each system brings a diverse set of functions to the school bus market, including inventory tracking and work order generation, and many are customizable to meet operations’ individual needs.

Cuts proposed to Connecticut school transportation funding

My journey to become a certified school bus driver — part 3

Texas district’s transportation services honored for sustainability

Navistar sells RV business to Allied Specialty Vehicles

REMINDER: SBF Photo Contest returns

Thomas Built invests in 1,500-ton press, honors dealers

Ad firm owner: Bus ads are safe, beneficial for districts

My journey to become a certified school bus driver — part 2

Illinois bus driver logs 46 years behind the wheel

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National Congress on School Transportation

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V3 telematics platform
Zonar's V3 telematics platform collects data directly from the vehicle electronic control module, integrates that information with satellite GPS readings and transmits the data over 3G networks for immediate high-precision reporting.

VPort P06-1MP-M12 IP surveillance camera
The VPort P06-1MP-M12 IP surveillance camera features a wide -40 to 75 C operating temperature, vibration-resistant M12 connectors, EN 62262 IK8 vandal-resistant design, audio input, PoE power input, and IP66 rain and dust protection.

A.R.M.O.R.-Auto Pilot and A.R.M.O.R.-Diagnostics
A.R.M.O.R.-Auto Pilot manages wireless downloading, reporting and automated notification of video events as defined by the user, and A.R.M.O.R.-Diagnostics is a vehicle, DVR and camera diagnostics software tool.

TP-18 vehicle lift
Mohawk’s TP-18 is a clear floor, above ground lift with two posts that is capable of raising a wide range of vehicles up to 18,000 lbs. It can be used for anything from light-duty passenger cars to 1 ton utility, work and service trucks.

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Dubai’s 1st School Transportation Conference

About 17 nations were represented in the United Arab Emirates in April 2013 as Dubai held its... Visit photo gallery

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