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Safetyby StaffNovember 1, 2002

Intermediate School Bus Safety

At the National Association for Pupil Transportation’s annual conference in Greensboro, N.C., Michael Dallessandro, transportation supervisor at Lake ...

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Safetyby StaffNovember 1, 2002

Anti-lock Brake System Safety Quiz

Questions for school bus drivers on safe use of antilock braking systems (ABS).

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Managementby StaffNovember 1, 2002

9 Key Motorcoach Screening Questions

When hiring a bus company for long activity and field trips, the more information you have, the better prepared you will be. Important things to know ...

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 1, 2002

School bus paint jobs

It depends on the type, size and condition of the bus. The paint shop’s schedule and materials needed are also factors. If the bus is prepped and read...

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Managementby StaffNovember 1, 2002

Solving Problems from Within

With the help of the school district’s technology department, the transportation staff at Mansfield (Texas) Independent School District put together a...

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Safetyby StaffNovember 1, 2002

Fatigued drivers are unsafe at any speed

Concerns are rising about how to reduce the dangers of sleepy drivers. People who suffer from sleep apnea, a condition in which the sufferer wakes up ...

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Managementby StaffNovember 1, 2002

When ‘Please’ Doesn’t Work. . .

Two young flight attendants were having a difficult time trying to control the behavior of three unaccompanied minors on a flight to Chicago. That ...

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Safetyby StaffNovember 1, 2002

Avoid Vehicle Fires Caused by Static

Fall and winter bring cool, dry air to most parts of the country and with them, ideal conditions for the buildup of static electricity. Unfortunately,...

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Safetyby StaffNovember 1, 2002

Tips for Safe Wheelchair Lift Use

1. A level loading area must be determined before the lift is lowered. Curbs and other obstacles must be avoided. 2. Parking brake must be set....

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Managementby StaffNovember 1, 2002

NHTSA Proposes New Category of School Buses

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a new category of small school buses for transporting children in trips other ...

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