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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJanuary 1, 2009

We've come a long way

If you look way back in the record of school bus loading and unloading fatalities, which has been compiled annually for nearly four decades, you ...

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Safetyby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherNovember 1, 2008

Stop and smell the roses

Some people just can’t take a hint. Or even several hints. A guy is cruising down the street in his shiny, silver sedan when, up ahead, he sees a...

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Managementby StaffNovember 1, 2008

Product Highlights

Scissor lift has collapsible, shallow-pit design The ECO Lift, an axle-engaging scissor lift, provides technicians with easy access to wh...

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Managementby Kelly Roher, Associate EditorNovember 1, 2008

Challenge Day Combats Social Isolation Among Teens

Challenge Day, a nonprofit organization that helps youths and adults learn to connect with one another through interactive programs, was founded by Ri...

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Managementby Derek GrahamNovember 1, 2008

A momentous month

I have had the privilege of serving as president of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) for the pas...

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Safetyby Dr. Ray TurnerNovember 1, 2008

Avoiding Backpack Risks on the Bus

What rides the bus with students of all ages, resting on the floor or in laps throughout the passenger compartment? Backpacks, of course. While b...

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Maintenanceby Ramses BandaNovember 1, 2008

How to Boost Fuel Economy

Over the years, a substantial amount of literature has been generated in the area of fuel economy. Several white papers from reputable manufactur...

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Managementby Michael DallessandroNovember 1, 2008

Stimulate Staff With Novel Training Techniques

Having drivers and monitors navigate a smoke-filled bus, familiarize themselves with new vehicles and see things from a pupil’s perspective are effective ways to keep them engaged in learning.

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Managementby StaffNovember 1, 2008

Q&A: Changes Are Afoot in Pupil Transportation

Alternative fuels have gained increasing attention in the school bus industry as soaring diesel costs and concerns over emissions have come to the for...

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Special Needs Transportationby Jean ZimmermanNovember 1, 2008

Bus Configurations Can Create Obstacles for Special-Needs Evacuations

I recently had the opportunity travel to many states throughout the country to present on emergency evacuation methods for students with special needs...

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