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Management•by Staff•August 1, 2004

Thomas unveils state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in High Point

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Thomas Built Buses has officially opened its new 275,000-square-foot school bus manufacturing plant. The $39.7 million f...

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate Publisher•August 1, 2004

Playing it safe

In school bus transportation, you often use phrases like “precious cargo” and “safety is our top priority.” These are apt descriptions of your passeng...

Management•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•June 1, 2004

50 years after <i>Brown</i>

The United States recently observed the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Brown vs. the Board of Education. ...

Management•by Dale Krapf•June 1, 2004

40 years of influence - and counting

The National School Transportation Association is 40 years old this year. We think that’s cause for celebration, and we’ll be rolling out the red carp...

Management•by George Horne•June 1, 2004

7 Ways Transportation Supervisors Can Beat the Clock

You are the Head Start transportation supervisor, and, like most of your colleagues, you wear multiple hats. Transporting children safely to and f...

Management•by Randy Mazie•June 1, 2004

Disappearing Act

Driver absenteeism can make a transportation manager’s life miserable. When drivers do not come to work, a dark veil is cast over the entire departmen...

Management•by Caroline Casey•June 1, 2004

What You Need to Know About Transporting Homeless Students

The challenge of homelessness confronts cities, counties and school districts across America, not just in major metropolitan areas. When the McKin...

Safety•by Yvonne Klopping, Editorial Assistant•June 1, 2004

Bus A/C Delivers More Integrated, Safer Products

As technology improves and demand for chilled school buses rises, more and more of the yellow vehicles are being outfitted with air conditioning syste...

Safety•by Albert Neal, Assistant Editor•June 1, 2004

Effective Ways to Train Drivers on Rail-Crossing Safety

Rail-crossing safety remains a critical focus for school bus driver training. Learn key strategies, real-world lessons, and expert guidance to prevent dangerous mistakes.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•June 1, 2004

School Bus Contractors Still Fighting the Tide

The funk created by the still-stalled U.S. economy, the dangerous quagmire in Iraq and the continuing threat of terrorism on American soil is being fe...

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