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Safety•by Derek Graham •August 4, 2011

Time to Update Your Route Hazards Inventory?

As evidenced by the infamous Fox River Grove crash, documenting school bus route hazards is critical. Detailed, accurate route descriptions are essential, and drivers must be involved in the documenting process.

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Management•by Barry McCahill•July 29, 2011

NAPT News & Views

NAPT's Summit this fall in Cincinnati will offer a variety of perspectives that challenge traditional thinking and will help refine creative efforts in matters critical to your organization and the industry at large.

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Safety•by Thomas McMahon•July 29, 2011

Not just transportation

School buses in the U.S. safely shuttle some 24 million kids to and from school each day, but are the big, yellow vessels contributing to the education process in other ways?

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Special Needs Transportation•by Jean M. Zimmerman•July 29, 2011

Specific Special-Needs Evacuations: SMA

Part 3 of this series focuses on spinal muscular atrophy, which is a group of inherited diseases that cause progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. Knowing how to carry passengers with this condition on an evacuation device and including a nurse in training drills will help to ensure their safety.

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Management•by Brittany-Marie Swanson•July 28, 2011

Cutting Costs With Routing Software

School bus routing software can drastically reduce costs through routing optimization, and it can protect student riders by helping users identify hazardous landmarks and arrange for curbside pickup.

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Management•by Thomas McMahon•July 26, 2011

Q&A: New CEO of National Express Corp.

David Duke brings a wealth of industry experience to his new role as CEO of National Express Corp. Here, he discusses his objectives in the position, along with such timely topics as fuel prices and school district budget constraints.

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Safety•Cover Story•by Christopher Nadeau and Scott Kirschner•July 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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Management•by Howard Wallack•July 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 Transportation•by Jean M. Zimmerman•July 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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Safety•by Staff•July 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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