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Special Needs TransportationCover Storyby Kelly AguinaldoFebruary 8, 2010

Opportunities for Stimulating Special-Needs Training Abound

Instruction in this area is important for school bus drivers and aides to successfully work with students with disabilities, and changing how the information is delivered and who delivers it helps promote trainee engagement. There are numerous resources within and outside of school districts that can enliven sessions and motivate employees.

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Maintenanceby Kelly AguinaldoFebruary 5, 2010

Proactive Customers Boost Lift User Safety

The features of today’s vehicle lifts help prevent technician injuries, but to maximize their safety, pupil transporters must ensure that the lift is certified, that their shop can properly house the equipment, that techs are trained to operate it and that the lift is inspected annually.

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SafetyCover Storyby <I>SBF</I> StaffFebruary 2, 2010

Great Fleets Across America 2010

Our annual series is back as we profile five outstanding pupil transportation operations from around the nation. Find out how their safety practices, innovative training programs and open lines of communication have led them to succeed. 

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Safetyby Frank Di GiacomoJanuary 19, 2010

Seat belt or hospital bed

A school bus driver needs to be buckled in so he doesn't get thrown out of his seat, but there are some drivers out there who seem to be ignoring this message, as evidenced by the fatal Huntsville, Ala., bus crash in 2006. The driver was not wearing his seat belt.

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Safetyby Jeff CassellJanuary 19, 2010

Do you know what safety is?

Safety is freedom from risk. Nearly every accident is caused by unsafe behaviors performed by the driver. Operations must identify what these behaviors are and use training and education materials to persuade drivers and managers to remove them.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJanuary 15, 2010

David Pace Named Administrator of the Year

SBF presents the 36th award to the veteran transportation director from Virginia, who has served as a mentor for many new people entering the field.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJanuary 15, 2010

State Directors Delve Into Bus Crash Details

Changing regulations, innovative state programs and transporting homeless students are also discussed during the annual NASDPTS conference in Louisville, Ky.

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Safetyby Claire AtkinsonJanuary 15, 2010

NAPT Summit Urges Engagement

National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) members heard a major theme emerge during the general sessions and seminars at the 2009 Summit: namely, that transportation is a key part of the education system, and the industry must take on and promote that role in order to achieve larger safety and educational goals.

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Safetyby Barry McCahillJanuary 15, 2010

NAPT News & Views

NHTSA is an agency of the Department of Transportation charged with promoting motor vehicle and highway safety. NTSB is an independent federal agency established to investigate transportation-related accidents.

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Safetyby SCHOOL BUS FLEET StaffJanuary 11, 2010

Top 10 Most Viewed Stories in 2009

Top viewed stories included  "Approaches to Protect Students in Loading Zones," "Restructuring Transportation for Tight Budgets," and "Strategies for Discipline Problems on the School Bus."

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