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Safetyby StaffNovember 1, 2008

NTSB calls for steps to prevent fatigue crashes

WASHINGTON — Human fatigue was the probable cause of the fatal crash of a tractor-trailer and a motorcoach carrying high school students in Wisconsin ...

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Managementby StaffNovember 1, 2008

FTA issues policy statement aimed at stopping unfair competition

WASHINGTON — The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in September issued a final policy statement to clarify its school bus regulations for federally...

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Managementby Thomas McMahonNovember 1, 2008

T.G.I. Thursday?

To most kids, a four-day school week would seem like a dream come true. Who wouldn’t want a longer weekend? That’s one more day to play and procrastin...

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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherOctober 1, 2008

See you in South Carolina

Summer is over, but don’t you still feel like going to the beach? Lucky for us, the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) will ...

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Managementby StaffOctober 1, 2008

Product Highlights

Alternator facilitates fuel savings, enhances battery life The 28SI, a high output alternator for school buses and other vehicles that h...

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Safetyby Dr. Ray TurnerOctober 1, 2008

The Benefits of Bus Surveillance

When early video recording equipment was installed on school buses, the black box with a red light focused above the driver and along the aisle to view student behavior.

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Maintenanceby Brad BarkerOctober 1, 2008

Technology on the horizon: polyurethane tires

In our changing world, technological advances seem to come at us every day. Some are introduced gradually into our lives, such as the various typ...

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Managementby Claire Atkinson, Senior EditorOctober 1, 2008

Transportation Director's Collection Tops 150 Items

Tim Bentz, transportation director at Cascade School District in Leavenworth, Wash., has taken school bus enthusiasm to new heights in the decoratio...

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Managementby StaffOctober 1, 2008

Q&A: Industry Outlook Not All Gloomy

From a financial perspective, the current state of the pupil transportation industry can seem a bit bleak. Soaring diesel prices and other econ...

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Maintenanceby Kelly Roher, Associate EditorOctober 1, 2008

School Bus Suspension Systems Enhance Ride Quality

Equipping school buses with an effective suspension system is an integral part of ensuring the safety and comfort of everyone on board. Fortunatel...

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