Articles

Management•by Thomas McMahon•November 4, 2009

Q&A: Linda Bluth Takes the Reins of NAPT

At the Louisville conference, Linda Bluth assumed the presidency of the association. Her goals to collaborate with nontraditional stakeholders in the industry and to bring new perspective to the group’s leadership are already underway.

Management•by Thi Dao, Editorial Assistant•November 4, 2009

Exploring the Benefits of Financing

Although school bus leasing and lease-purchasing have increased in popularity, many districts are still not informed about the process. Flexible financing structures are available to help districts and contractors fill their vehicle needs when budgets are tight.

Management•by Bret Brooks•November 4, 2009

Nonverbal Indicators of Violence: What to Look For

Touching one's head. Clenched fists. Removing clothing. Keeping an eye out for these types of actions and stopping a student before a situation escalates will enable pupil transportation professionals to maintain a safe bus environment.

Management•by Staff•October 30, 2009

15 Fascinating Personalities

You’ve seen their names in the pages of SBF, and maybe you’ve met some of them at industry events. Now find out why these 15 noteworthy folks are in the school bus business — and what they do when they’re not working. The details shared here include adventures in the Rockies, famous crash test dummies and acting on a murder mystery dinner train.

Management•by Claire Atkinson•October 29, 2009

Restructuring Transportation for Tight Budgets

Districts across the country are facing budget cuts — sometimes drastic. Pupil transportation professionals are examining innovative ways to maintain current levels of service with significantly fewer dollars.

Safety•Cover Story•by Staff•October 21, 2009

Approaches to Protect Students in Loading Zones

Recent student fatalities highlight the importance of maximizing safety in and around this area at schools. Pupil transportation industry professionals offer many effective ways to do so, from separating groups of traffic to implementing detailed policies for bus drivers to providing training for students. Communicating with school staff and parents is essential.

Management•by Peggy A. Burns, Esq.•October 9, 2009

‘Making a List and Checking It Twice’: Subjecting Cost-Cutting Strategies to a Second Look

By the time you’re reading this issue of SCHOOL BUS FLEET, you’ve either been “living” change or anticipating it. The comments I’ve heard at su...

Management•Cover Story•by Kelly Roher, Senior Editor•October 8, 2009

In-Service Meetings Promote Year-Round Driver Training

School bus operations strengthen drivers’ skills and expand their knowledge of timely industry topics with these meetings. Guest speakers can enhance the value of the meetings, while auxiliary training and incentive programs help to keep drivers engaged.

Safety•Cover Story•by Thomas McMahon•October 2, 2009

Q&A: Dirk Kempthorne Goes Yellow

The former senator, governor and secretary of the Interior is a high-profile fan of the school bus industry. Here Kempthorne, who will address the NAPT this fall, discusses budgets, energy and politics in an exclusive interview.

Management•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•October 1, 2009

Not all doom and gloom

As we monitor media outlets from all over the country to see what they have to report on pupil transportation matters, we’ve been coming across a lot ...

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