1. Give subs their fair share

Like many other school bus operations nationwide, Sweetwater Union High School District in Chula Vista, Calif....

Driver absenteeism can make a transportation manager’s life miserable. When drivers do not come to work, a dark veil is cast over the entire departmen...

As you may have noticed, school bus driver training is constantly changing. With the passing years come new issues for drivers that need to be address...

School districts and contract bus companies are often looking for ways to support and motivate their transportation supervisors and managers. Encourag...

How important are teamwork and a “family atmosphere” in the bus yard?

Experts recommend taking threats seriously, recognizing changes in employee mood and behavior and learning to deal with difficult personality types.

Effective communication between drivers and mechanics can be fostered by teaching drivers the basics of bus maintenance and educating mechanics on the stresses of driving a bus.

Go beyond an ‘open door policy’ by seeking out your staff, listening to them, respecting their styles and sharing key information.

Small rewards, even Tootsie Rolls, and interest in their personal growth can encourage employees to give their best effort.

Too many children have died because motorists have decided that the flashing red lights and extended stop arm of a school bus are merely a suggestion.

A newsletter that mixes personal glimpses with just-for-fun items and newsworthy events can help to build morale.

By adopting a decentralized, team-oriented structure, Tulsa's transportation department has shifted decision-making power to the rank and file.