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Managementby StaffJanuary 1, 2007

Great Fleets Across America 2007

To further recognize the invaluable service provided by the nation’s pupil transportation programs, we present the seventh installment of our “Great Fleets” series. Find out how this year’s 10 outstanding operations have raised the bar in safety, efficiency, maintenance and other areas.

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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherJanuary 1, 2007

Clinging to the past?

For the two decades that I’ve been associated with pupil transportation through this magazine, our industry has fought against those who would have us equip large school buses with active passenger restraint systems, whether they’re lap belts, lap-shoulder belts or other devices.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 1, 2007

NAPT Technology Showcase

Vision bolsters loading area view In addition to a new look, the redesigned Vision Type C bus includes such features as a “Safety ...

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 1, 2007

NAPT News & Views

Protecting America: Are you doing your part? By Lenny Bernstein On Nov. 6, retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry R. McCaffrey told a w...

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Managementby StaffJanuary 1, 2007

Last FS-65 bus delivered

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Thomas Built Buses reached a milestone as it handed over the keys to its last customer-ready FS-65 conventional school bus.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 1, 2007

ASBC responds to injury study

Pupil transportation officials called a study released by the American Academy of Pediatrics “a valuable contribution to the investigative literature concerning school bus-related injuries.”

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 1, 2007

NTSB urges cell phone ban for bus drivers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is urging federal and state governments to prohibit school bus, transit bus and mot...

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 1, 2007

Danger zone fatalities drop

TOPEKA, Kan. — The number of children killed in school bus loading and unloading accidents dropped by more than a third in the 2005-06 school year.

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Safetyby Steve Hirano, EditorJanuary 1, 2007

NASDPTS Targets Safety, Security at Annual Meeting

State directors tackle key operational issues at Kansas City, Mo., conference. Two new players take over as president and executive director.

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Managementby SBF staff editors Steve Hirano and Thomas McMahonJanuary 1, 2007

Emergency Preparedness Takes Center Stage

The NAPT’s 32nd Annual Conference and Trade Show features a bus-rail crash demonstration and seminars on emergency response, as well as a new leadership initiative.

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