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Maintenanceby Brad BarkerMarch 1, 2009

Staying afloat when the ship seems to be sinking

Like you, I read trade publications to stay informed. They help keep me aware of trends across the nation. Also, like many of you, I like to attend...

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Maintenanceby Claire Atkinson, Senior EditorMarch 1, 2009

Selecting Maintenance Software to Fit Your Operation

A fleet supervisor converting a school bus garage into a “paperless” operation might find the process of evaluating all the maintenance software o...

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Managementby Michael DallessandroMarch 1, 2009

Raising Morale: The Trickle-Down Approach

By reaching out to staff more often, transportation supervisors and the higher-ups can help keep spirits high.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby SBF StaffMarch 1, 2009

10 Top Shops 2009

In our annual series, we spotlight 10 superb school bus maintenance programs that keep district and contractor fleets throughout North America running smoothly. See how this year’s operations have excelled through innovative practices and dedicated staff.  

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Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2009

NAPT News & Views — The yellow school bus: a mirror of our society

Recently, school buses made the judicial big league when the U.S. Supreme Court decided ...

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Safetyby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherFebruary 1, 2009

Can you spare some change?

Change is in the air in Washington, as you may have read in the

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Special Needs Transportationby Kelly Roher, Associate EditorFebruary 1, 2009

California District's Transportation Staff Embraces Change

The 29 employees in Westminster (Calif.) School District’s (WSD) transportation department possess an inherent understanding of what it takes to t...

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Managementby Bruce A. Leauby and Jack ZookFebruary 1, 2009

Tax Planning for School Bus Contractors: 2008 and Beyond

School bus contractors are facing higher fuel costs, increasing vehicle prices coupled with forthcoming higher emission control standards, and sho...

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Managementby StaffFebruary 1, 2009

Q&A: An Appealing Option in Tough Times

Tightening budgets have led many school districts to cut transportation costs through such undesirable actions as eliminating school bus routes, i...

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Special Needs Transportationby Kelly Roher, Associate EditorFebruary 1, 2009

Wheelchair Lifts Boast High-Tech Innovations

Today’s wheelchair lift manufacturers are in tune with pupil transporters’ mission to ensure the safety of students, particularly if the children...

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