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Maintenance•by Staff•February 1, 2006

Search begins for next 'America's Best'

ALBANY, N.Y. — The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) has again sent out the call to find “America’s Best” school bus maintenance and inspection professionals.

Management•by Staff•February 1, 2006

Bus driver braves icy water to rescue woman

OLD FORGE, N.Y. — In a remarkable showing of vigilance and courage, a school bus driver helped save the life of a woman trapped in her car in a frigid pond.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate Publisher•February 1, 2006

Clearing the bar

Managers are too often encouraged to “raise the bar.” Like we have high-jump pits in our offices! I sometimes wonder, however, if we first need to ful...

Management•by Albert Neal, Associate Editor•February 1, 2006

Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

SBF profiles a handful of pupil transportation professionals recently honored at the National Association for Pupil Transportation's annual conference to learn more about their noble efforts as well as their backgrounds in the industry.

Safety•by Peter M. Lawrence•February 1, 2006

Evaluating Bus Stop Safety Using Aerial Photography

The bus stop is the moment of truth for all school transportation departments. Students’ lives are at risk every time they enter or exit our school buses.

Safety•by Staff•February 1, 2006

Sharp jump in 'danger zone' deaths

There were 20 student deaths attributed to school bus “danger zone” accidents during the 2004-05 school year, a 122 percent increase over the previous year.

Management•by Albert Neal, Associate Editor•December 1, 2005

Keeping Warm in the Dead of Winter

The winter season ushers in some extreme weather conditions that can take a toll on transportation operations. A school bus contractor in Alaska discusses what it takes to keep passengers, staff and equipment safe and warm.

Management•by Staff•December 1, 2005

Tips and Tactics From the Top 100

Some of the largest school bus fleets in the country share best practices in operations, maintenance, driver training and recruitment, and other areas.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•December 1, 2005

NASDPTS Examines Array of National, State Issues

At its annual meeting, the state directors association discussed a wide range of issues, including the National Congress on School Transportation, hurricane preparedness and federal directives.

Safety•by Ted Finlayson-Schueler•December 1, 2005

Assume a Bus Fire Is in Your Future

The Sept. 23 motorcoach fire near Dallas that claimed 23 lives during the evacuation before Hurricane Rita should serve as a wake-up call for everyone...

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