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Management•by Michael Dallessandro•April 1, 2009

Pre-Licensing Driver Training: Ensuring Success One Session at a Time

Most people who have worked in pupil transportation for at least a few years know that to become a school bus driver, one must obtain a commercial ...

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Alternative Fuels•by <i>SBF</i> Staff Editors Claire Atkinson and Kelly Roher•April 1, 2009

Los Angeles District Evolves Fleet and Transportation Practices

At Los Angeles Unified School District, the transportation staff has established a motto: “L.A.’s Future Rides With Us.” It is clear from the d...

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Safety•Cover Story•by Claire Atkinson, Senior Editor•April 1, 2009

How Secure Is Your Bus Yard?

The most common reasons for school bus operations to fence off or otherwise secure the bus yard are vandalism and theft, particularly of two-way r...

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Management•by Mike Martin, NAPT Executive Director•April 1, 2009

NAPT News & Views — NAPT unleashes the ‘Blog Squad’

On a recent episode of NAPTV, I mentioned that NAPT was creating a blog spot and was looking for people interested in joining our “Blog Squad.”

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Special Needs Transportation•by Thomas McMahon•April 1, 2009

Keeping a close watch

School bus drivers are often called the “eyes and ears” of their communities. That was certainly true in the case of 13-year-old Alexis “Lexie” Gl...

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Safety•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•March 1, 2009

What's in it for us?

Last month in this space, I discussed the economic importance of the U.S. school bus system — it saves $8 billion in fuel costs annually, accordin...

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Maintenance•by Brad Barker•March 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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Maintenance•by Claire Atkinson, Senior Editor•March 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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Management•by Michael Dallessandro•March 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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Maintenance•Cover Story•by SBF Staff•March 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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