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Safetyby Thomas McMahonAugust 1, 2009

A heavy load to bear

I gripped the steering wheel of the massive vehicle, checked all of my mirrors, and slowly pulled onto the road, driving as carefully as possible to m...

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Safetyby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherJuly 1, 2009

Spotlight on security

As of this writing, the Homeland Security Advisory System’s national threat level is yellow, which is considered “elevated,” but it’s still below...

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Maintenanceby Kelly Roher, Senior EditorJuly 1, 2009

Tires Can Withstand Rugged Driving Conditions

Tire industry officials view school buses as a pickup-and-delivery (or start-stop) application, as well as a high-scrub application due to the sto...

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Special Needs Transportationby Kelly Roher, Senior EditorJuly 1, 2009

Girardin Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary

Girardin Minibus Inc.’s foray into the school bus industry began in 1958 when the Quebec government centralized the province’s education system, ne...

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Alternative Fuelsby Jim SpoonerJuly 1, 2009

Making DEF Work for Your Operation

In talking with school bus fleet managers, transportation directors and mechanics about how they’re going to meet the tough new EPA air quality sta...

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Special Needs Transportationby Kelly Roher, Senior EditorJuly 1, 2009

South Carolina District Refines Special-Needs Bus Evacuation

Transportation personnel at Greenville (S.C.) County Schools have developed an innovative special-needs school bus evacuation program that include...

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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2009

What's New in the Top 50?

Recent developments related to several of this year's largest school bus companies.

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Maintenanceby Brad BarkerJuly 1, 2009

How to Conduct Annual Heavy Maintenance

As each school year winds down, fleets should focus on heavy maintenance — scrutinizing every bus and replacing or repairing worn components. Doing so can prevent breakdowns and avoid liability.

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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2009

NAPT News & Views — NAPT Summit boasts all-star lineup

At the risk of sounding like the master of understatement, the U.S. is going through a transformational period in our history socially, economically and politically.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJuly 1, 2009

Growing up yellow

My son loves buses. And trucks, trains, planes and probably any other massive craft that he’ll encounter. When he hears a siren in the distan...

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