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Safetyby Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate PublisherSeptember 1, 2007

The lessons of 35W

At press time, the death toll in the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis was still climbing. More than a week after the Aug. 1 disast...

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Maintenanceby Kristen Minogue, Editorial AssistantAugust 1, 2007

Flooring Takes Steps in the Right Direction

School bus flooring and steps take a beating every day, so they need to be rugged and easy to clean while providing secure footing for passengers and ...

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Safetyby Michael DallessandroAugust 1, 2007

Defensive Driving Requires Attention to Detail

Reflecting on recent tragic school bus accidents, accident prevention in pupil transportation is imperative. Here, learn common driver errors, the need for focused training, practical tips to enhance safety measures, and how to address minor incidents before they escalate into serious accidents.

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Managementby John CorrAugust 1, 2007

A very good year (or two)

In looking back over my two years as president of the National School Transportation Association (NSTA), I'm reminded of the Ervin Drake song "It Was ...

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonAugust 1, 2007

Roof Strobes Draw Crucial Attention

Being large and yellow, school buses are inherently some of the most noticeable vehicles on the road. But in certain conditions, such as inclement wea...

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorAugust 1, 2007

John Elliot Named SBF's Contractor of the Year

John Elliott began his career in the education field more than 40 years ago and hasn't strayed far. He's still in the education business, but not as a teacher or office administrator.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 1, 2007

NAPT prods NHTSA to re-examine passenger crash protection

On July 11, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hosted a roundtable meeting among interested parties to discuss the issue of...

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Managementby StaffAugust 1, 2007

GM sells Allison Transmission

NEW YORK — General Motors Corp. (GM) agreed to sell its Allison Transmission commercial and military business to two private equity firms for a...

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Managementby StaffAugust 1, 2007

Specialty acquires Transpec

PINEVILLE, N.C. — Specialty Manufacturing Inc. has completed the purchase of Detroit-based bus components supplier Transpec Worldwide Inc. Term...

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Managementby StaffAugust 1, 2007

RCA Rubber's Schultz dies

GREEN, Ohio — Gordon (Gordy) M. Schultz, a longtime executive for RCA Rubber Co., died on July 5. He was 53. Schultz joined RCA Rubber in Novem...

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