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Maintenanceby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherApril 1, 2007

Airing more than tires

If you’re running a fleet of school buses, it’s a good bet that you need more money in your budget for your maintenance program.

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Managementby Mike Martin, NAPT Executive DirectorApril 1, 2007

Random thoughts about ...

One of the things I often do is make notes on scraps of paper. I use them to create “To Do” lists, or to remind myself of things I want to talk with someone about. Here are some of the things I have made notes about recently.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffApril 1, 2007

Group plugs hybrid technology for small buses

Following the launch of IC Corporation’s hybrid Type C school bus last year, a new group is pushing hybrid technology for smaller buses.

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Managementby StaffApril 1, 2007

<i>SBF</i> Photo Contest returns

TORRANCE, Calif. — Calling all shutterbugs: It’s time for SCHOOL BUS FLEET’s Third Annual Photo Contest!

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Managementby StaffApril 1, 2007

Thomas Built names 'Driver of the Year'

Thanks to one of her more grateful passengers, Elaine Brogan of the Branchburg (N.J.) School District was named the “Children’s Choice School Bus Driver of the Year” for 2006.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffApril 1, 2007

Special-needs pupil transporters go 'all out'

Over five days of conference sessions, three eight-hour companion programs and a roadeo, attendees of the 16th National Conference & Exhibition on Transporting Students with Disabilities & Preschoolers demonstrated that they are indeed “Going All Out!” (the event’s theme) in their jobs.

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Safetyby StaffApril 1, 2007

Driver thwarts hijacking attempt

EAST CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A veteran school bus driver was honored for preventing a possibly armed man from hijacking his bus.

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Safetyby StaffApril 1, 2007

Seat belt panel recommends pilot testing

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The group charged with examining the subject of seat belts on school buses called for a pilot program to evaluate lap-shoulder belts on 10 buses.

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Maintenanceby Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate PublisherApril 1, 2007

Don't miss this hot spot

You’ll note that most of this issue is devoted to the bus garage, which makes sense since this is our maintenance issue. In pupil transportation, however, maintenance isn’t simply about engines, wrenches and oil-change intervals; it’s about safety.

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Maintenanceby Tim Crowley, Editorial AssistantMarch 1, 2007

Washing Systems Meet Many Needs

Investing in a school bus washing system can be a stressful task, but with a little background knowledge of the systems available, solutions are certa...

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