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Management•by Staff•July 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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Management•by Frank Di Giacomo•July 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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Safety•by Barry McCahill•July 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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Management•by Thomas McMahon•July 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 Fuels•by Kelly Aguinaldo•July 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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Management•by Thomas McMahon•June 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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Alternative Fuels•Cover Story•by Brittany-Marie Swanson•June 20, 2011

Building a Greener Future

Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ new transportation facility is expected to save $50,000 to $55,000 per month in energy costs with its many green features, which include wind turbines, solar panels and natural light.

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Management•by Thomas McMahon•June 14, 2011

Keeping the Yellow Bus Running: Part 2

In the second half of this roundtable discussion, four transportation directors consider ways to ensure the industry’s continued success, from succession planning to performance measurements to sharing services.

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Alternative Fuels•by Brittany-Marie Swanson•June 7, 2011

Getting Lean, Clean and Green

As school districts face growing budgetary concerns, fleet operators are cutting costs by using green technology and implementing eco-friendly policies.

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Safety•by Frank Di Giacomo•June 2, 2011

No bullies on board

Cutting down on bus bullying will help in bringing students to school ready to learn, and it will allow the driver to stay more focused on driving safely.

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