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Safetyby StaffFebruary 1, 2005

9 killed in 'danger zone'

TOPEKA, Kan. — Nine schoolchildren in the U.S. were killed in the loading and unloading zone during the 2003-04 school year, a decrease of 25 percent ...

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Managementby John R. HortonFebruary 1, 2005

Driver's single comment sways a student's life

Her name was Ellie. She was a trainer and had driven school bus for a number of years. In this school district, trainers were often used in substitute...

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Managementby StaffFebruary 1, 2005

Bus Briefs

Double battery leads to bus damage NEWPORT, Ore. — An empty Lincoln County small bus suffered smoke damage caused by a short circuit in th...

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Managementby Teresa Basich, Editorial AssistantFebruary 1, 2005

Collaboration is Key to Success in Romeoville

Providing quality transportation service to special-needs students is a team effort at Valley View School District (VVSD) in Romeoville, Ill. The...

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Alternative Fuelsby Teresa BasichFebruary 1, 2005

Bio-based fuel gets high marks at Pennsylvania school district

NEW OXFORD, Pa. — Conewago Valley School District (CVSD), in conjunction with Aero Energy and Soy Energy, has implemented the first voluntary clean sc...

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 1, 2004

The right tools for the job

Wrenches, screwdrivers or pullers — school bus mechanics need to feel comfortable with the tools of their trade. We asked garage professionals abou...

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Safetyby John Vasquez, Editorial AssistantDecember 1, 2004

Walking Down the Aisle: Keys to Choosing a Bus Floor

With the winter months bringing rain clouds and snowstorms, parents will be worrying about flu shots and bundling up the little ones for the cold. But...

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Special Needs Transportationby Peter GrandolfoDecember 1, 2004

10 common mistakes with child safety seats

When installing a child safety seat, considerations such as the weight of the child and which direction he or she should face are critical. Avoid the ...

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Managementby Tamara HolmesDecember 1, 2004

Simple Exercises to Prevent Driving Pains

Early this school year, James Kraemer, a veteran school bus driver and founder of 2safeschools.org, found himself suffering from work-related p...

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorDecember 1, 2004

Teamwork Keeps Industry on Track

Teamwork was the theme of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) meeting Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 in Cincinna...

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