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SafetyCover Storyby Kelly AguinaldoApril 9, 2010

3 Steps to Weapons Incident Prevention

Keeping weapons off of a school bus or defusing the situation if they are brought on board requires ensuring that drivers are in tune with the students they transport, offering a comprehensive training program, and establishing specific policies and procedures for drivers to follow.

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Safetyby Barry McCahillApril 9, 2010

NAPT News & Views

I now live far from the Washington, D.C., pressure cooker of my working years. Folks here are not as immersed in the minutia of public policy as those in and around the nation's capital.

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Safetyby Frank Di GiacomoApril 6, 2010

Laws of common sense

Sometimes we need to be protected from legislators. But sometimes they really do have our protection in mind.

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Managementby Jeff CassellMarch 30, 2010

Hiring the best players

Structured interviews will reduce the incidence of unsafe behaviors and make the kids safer. In today's economy, you can be more selective about whom you hire.

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Safetyby Bret BrooksMarch 26, 2010

Verbal Indicators of Violence

An increase in pitch while speaking, repetition and inappropriate humor are several signs of impending dangerous behavior. Stepping in when they are heard can help to prevent students from harming others.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMarch 22, 2010

Q&A With New President of Thomas Built Buses

School bus OEM appoints Kelley Platt as the successor of John O’Leary, who moved into a new role with Daimler Trucks North America. Platt played a pivotal role in Daimler’s acquisition of Thomas Built in ’98.

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Maintenanceby Kelly AguinaldoMarch 12, 2010

Finding tires that are right for your operation

Industry professionals offer tips on how to select the best tires for a fleet of buses and discuss the value of running tests to help determine which tires are well suited for an operation's needs.

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Maintenanceby Kelly AguinaldoMarch 12, 2010

Tire Maintenance Best Practices

Officials at tire companies, along with technicians, say that checking for proper inflation, axle alignment and tread depth helps keep tires in good condition. They also provide tips on mounting, inspection, repair and replacement.

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Managementby Claire AtkinsonMarch 12, 2010

Contractor Roundtable: The Current Business Climate

School bus contractors offer insights on the advantages of contracting in the current economic climate as well as the impact of state and national regulatory issues.

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Managementby Barry McCahillMarch 12, 2010

NAPT News & Views

While most of us are dealing personally or professionally with the roller coaster that is our current economy — and the school bus industry is certainly no exception — there are some who are dealing with much more.

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