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Management•by staff editors Steve Hirano, Joey Campbell and Thomas McMahon, with contributions from editorial a•October 1, 2003

Great Fleets Across America, Part I<br> <i>(Alabama-Georgia)</i>

Even after five editions, our latest group of 50 Great Fleets still represents the very best of what student transportation has to offer — innovative ...

Safety•by Larry Riggsbee•October 1, 2003

Oversized carry-ons create lurking danger on buses

Not unlike many other states, Tennessee pupil transportation practices concerning items that can be transported on a school bus are on a slippery slop...

Safety•by Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate Publisher•October 1, 2003

Where there's fire, there's smoke

Did you read the headline closely? If so, you should have noticed that it’s "reversed." The proper cliché, if there is such a thing, is "Where there's...

Management•by Staff•September 1, 2003

Southeastern states cover pressing national issues

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Though delegates at the 53rd Annual Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference (SESPTC) came from all over the South, th...

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate Publisher•September 1, 2003

How much is it worth to you?

I’ve got some good news and some bad news. First, the good news: Half of transportation managers at school districts believe they’re adequately compen...

Maintenance•by Drew Ryder•September 1, 2003

Top 10 Ways to Extend Tire Life

Today’s tires are tough — almost too tough. They can survive through an enormous amount of abuse. But according to experts, neglecting tires can be qu...

Management•by Joey Campbell, Senior Editor•September 1, 2003

The Many Values of School Transportation Websites

More than a small share of school transportation providers will tell you that having a Website is not just a good idea anymore — it’s a necessity. Sur...

Management•by Joey Campbell, Senior Editor•September 1, 2003

A Brief Guide to Better School Board Presentations

Face it, as a transportation manager, some things are just out of your hands. Budgets, school bus procurement, community concerns, school boundaries, ...

Management•by Randy Mazie•September 1, 2003

'You didn't say please, sir'

Herman Humbol stood before me in my office, hat held respectfully in front of him. “Afternoon sir,” he said. “You called me?” I have been the ...

Safety•by Staff•September 1, 2003

Multifunction activity bus approved

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new subcategory of school buses — the multifunction school activity bus (MFSAB) — has been given the green light by the National ...

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