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Managementby Bob DaymonMarch 1, 2007

How to Develop a Mission Statement That Is More Than Words

Have you ever been asked to develop a mission statement for your organization or department? When you finished, did you feel like it was meaningful? ...

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Alternative Fuelsby Alison Blasko, Associate EditorMarch 1, 2007

Greener Fuel-Procurement Solutions

The rising cost of crude oil is affecting us all, where it hurts most — our pocketbooks. As such, transportation managers are exploring ways to defray...

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Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2007

Q&A: Change — and Opportunity — at Collins Industries’ Bus Division

In mid-January, Kent Tyler narrowed his focus at Collins Industries while, at the same time, broadening his responsibilities. On Jan. 19, Tyler w...

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Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2007

2007 Contractor Showcase

Durham School Services, Downers Grove, Ill. What is your greatest challenge? Durham School Services takes great measures ...

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Safetyby Steve Hirano, EditorMarch 1, 2007

Industry Puts Greater Emphasis on Security Training

Programs are available through federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, but many school bus operators are supplementing their training with the help of local law enforcement.

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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherMarch 1, 2007

Hardening the target

When I look at our industry these days, I see how useless it is to fight against change. Rather, we must learn to adapt and embrace new challenges.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 1, 2007

Product Highlights

Workshop teaches student safety drills Designed to be used in a classroom or on the school bus, PTSI’s revised and renamed “School Bus Saf...

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Maintenanceby Ted MattisMarch 1, 2007

Reliability engineering can reduce shop costs

Reliability engineering is a discipline based on the use of data and averages to make predictions about unit and system failures.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 1, 2007

Specialty Mfg. merges with transit supplier

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Specialty Manufacturing Inc. and Pretoria Transit Interiors completed a transaction that combines the two bus component suppliers.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 1, 2007

Ford diesel chassis put on hold

Citing a contractual dispute with one of its engine suppliers, Ford Motor Co. stopped taking orders on Feb. 7 for its 2007 model year E-350 and E-450 chassis with 6.0-liter diesel engines. These chassis are used as platforms for Type A school buses.

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