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Tips for Getting Small Business Administration Bridge Loans
Components of the stimulus package include one-time payments to individuals, tax incentives, and low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration.
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Alternative Pupil Transportation Provider Delivers Meals Curbside to Special-Needs Students
Hickman Mills C-1 School District in Kansas City, Mo., partners with ALC Schools to ensure that students who are unable to get to a bus stop receive meals during school closures spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Pa. Law Permits School Bus Contractor Payment Agreements During COVID-19 Crisis
Senate Bill 751 confirms that schools are permitted to negotiate interim agreements or contract amendments to pay school bus contractors.
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Operators Tap Into Software for Fleet Data, Staff Management
Packed schedules and ever-changing driver and vehicle availability can be a challenge for some pupil transportation departments. Software systems to manage daily routing, field trips, and driver time and attendance can help.
Alabama District Fosters New Leaders With Management Class
Baldwin County Schools’ transportation department’s class grows current leaders and cultivates new ones by introducing attendees to other district leaders, covering different types of leadership styles and responsibilities, and emphasizing service.
N.Y. Associations to Governor: School Transportation Funding Needed During, After COVID-19
The New York State Bus Distributors Association and the New York Association for Pupil Transportation appeal to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature for support during and after the pandemic to prevent greater financial hardship.
COVID-19 Updates
- Alternative Pupil Transportation Provider Delivers Meals Curbside to Special-Needs Students
- New Pa. Law Permits School Bus Contractor Payment Agreements During COVID-19 Crisis
- N.Y. Associations to Governor: School Transportation Funding Needed During, After COVID-19
- GM Partners to Mass Produce Critical Care Ventilators
VIDEO: Thomas Built Buses -Electric Bus Authority
Navigating the electric bus ecosystem requires more than just GPS.
VIDEO: Expanding Your School Bus Contracting Business
Learn how Specialty Transportation expanded their school bus contracting business by 97 school buses through Daimler Truck Financial. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2s3bhUP
VIDEO: Creating Customized Financial Solutions for Your Fleet
Rill’s Bus Service in Westminster, Maryland, has been in the school bus business for 50 years. Learn how they utilize flexible financing options through Daimler Truck Financial to keep their business thriving. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2vUn1LF.
Three Reasons Diesel is Miles Ahead of Gasoline.
Thinking of switching from diesel? You may want to rethink that. The problems previously associated with old diesel are old news. Today’s clean diesel is different, offering benefits that are miles ahead of gasoline. The proof: districts running a clean diesel fleet are reaping the benefits of cost savings, easy maintenance, and eco-friendliness.
GM Partners to Mass Produce Critical Care Ventilators
Across all manufacturers, there is a global backorder of critical care ventilators capable of supporting patients fighting COVID-19.
Ricon Corp. Unveils Newly Designed Wheelchair Lifts
Features of the Classic S-Series and K-Series include an 800-pound lift capacity, audio and visual threshold warning system, and patented Sto-Loc technology to prevent lift drift.
Grant Helps District Install Wi-Fi on School Buses
Connectivity solution supplier Kajeet awards Austin (Texas) Independent School District a grant valued at over $600,000 to install 534 of its Wi-Fi routers on its school bus fleet.
Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief Bill With Over $30B For Education
The CARES Act includes $30.75 billion for an "Education Stabilization Fund" for states, school districts, and institutions of higher education for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 Keys to Managing Workplace Changes
Strategic planning, frequent communication, and supporting front-line employees are some recommended steps to help with significant transitions.
NSTA Applauds U.S. Senate’s Passage of, School Transportation Funding in CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act includes $30.75 billion for an "Education Stabilization Fund" for states, school districts, and institutions of higher education for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creating a Positive Workplace Boosts Productivity
Maintaining an upbeat spirit helps to engage employees, improve performance, and increase retention, factors that enhance an organization’s image. Measures such as bonding with food and recognizing accomplishments can cultivate happiness at work.
Guidance Issued for Families First Act to Support Nation During Crisis
Fact Sheets and a Q & A document address critical questions about taking advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act when it takes effect on April 1.
Some of the Best Lessons Come From Our Peers
Training and continuing education presented by those who are experts in their field can expand our knowledge. But don’t discount what you might learn from the person sitting right next to you.
Safely Sharing the Road With Cyclists
School bus drivers must contend with a variety of safety concerns, and roadways that have been retrofitted to add bike lanes or travel lanes crisscrossing bike lanes add yet another.
Thomas Built Buses Suspends Production After Worker Contracts COVID-19
The employee who tested positive for COVID-19 worked at the school bus manufacturer's facility in High Point, N.C., officials said.
FMCSA Issues Waiver for Some CDL Deadlines
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s waiver postpones deadlines for some regulations applicable to CDL holders to June 30 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 Tips to Successful Budgeting
CPA Tracy Fickett walks operators through the steps for planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting toward a better bottom line.
Tips for Getting Small Business Administration Bridge Loans
Alternative Pupil Transportation Provider Delivers Meals Curbside to Special-Needs Students
New Pa. Law Permits School Bus Contractor Payment Agreements During COVID-19 Crisis
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