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SafetyCover Storyby Christopher Nadeau and Scott KirschnerJuly 21, 2011

Healthcare Reform’s Material Impact on the Industry

Officials at brokerage firm William Gallagher Associates outline components of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the penalties employers such as school bus contractors will have to pay for noncompliance.

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Managementby Howard WallackJuly 19, 2011

Bidding on quality

A veteran of the school bus contracting industry gives his perspective on what makes for a successful company. The key is in knowing what it costs to provide exceptional service.

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Special Needs Transportationby Jean M. ZimmermanJuly 14, 2011

Specific Special-Needs Evacuations: DMD

Part 2 of this series focuses on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which causes deterioration of muscle tissue in boys. Knowing how to lift these passengers properly is critical for a safe emergency exit from the bus.

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Safetyby StaffJuly 12, 2011

New Standards for School Bus Seat Belts

In October, the remaining provisions of NHTSA's final rule on school bus occupant protection go into effect. Here, seat belt manufacturers discuss the changes.

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Managementby StaffJuly 7, 2011

'There, I said it': a discussion on trade shows

Publisher Frank Di Giacomo says that in his conversations with school bus industry suppliers, a recurring comment he has heard is that there is an overwhelming number of trade shows. He explores that topic in this editorial.

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Managementby Frank Di GiacomoJuly 7, 2011

Honoring our history

Ed Bobit felt so strongly about his idea that he went back to the bosses with his resignation letter and decided to give it a go alone. And with that, he launched Bobit Publishing and its flagship publication, Automotive Fleet. After Bobit acquired School Bus Transportation, it relaunched in 1965 as SCHOOL BUS FLEET with a new look and vision.

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Safetyby Barry McCahillJuly 7, 2011

NAPT News & Views

The association discusses the impact of a terrorism hoax on April 1 in New York State that involved school buses and also its efforts to curb school bus bullying.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJuly 7, 2011

Seeing the driver's view

As I read about NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman's expedition, I couldn’t help but wonder whether she might take part in a similar experience in a yellow school bus. Hersman riding along on a morning run would be an excellent way to highlight the professionalism that school bus drivers embody.

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Alternative Fuelsby Kelly AguinaldoJuly 5, 2011

The Latest in Emission-Control Technology

From diesel particulate filters to diesel oxidation catalysts to crankcase filtration systems to a hybrid system, there are numerous products available to the industry. Their emission-reduction capabilities range from 20 to more than 90 percent, and they can be applied to a variety of engines and school buses.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 28, 2011

From Buggies to Buses: 135 Years in Transportation

Wolfington Body Co. began as a builder of horse-drawn carriages in the 19th century. The company adapted with the times and went on to thrive as a school bus distributor.

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