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Managementby StaffApril 1, 2002

Honesty Test for Job Applicants

Honesty testing, a multimillion-dollar industry aimed at curbing employee theft, falls into two general categories — integrity tests and personality-b...

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Managementby StaffApril 1, 2002

Educate Your Drivers About Drugs

The following questions come from Norton Medical Industries’ transportation industry drug quiz. The quiz tests drug and alcohol knowledge. 1. How lon...

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Safetyby StaffApril 1, 2002

Railroad Crossing Safety Upgrades

Train-school bus collisions are a major cause of concern for pupil transportation operations throughout the nation. In March 2000, a school bus collid...

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Managementby StaffApril 1, 2002

Keeping Drivers Clean and Sober

Based on the success of drug and alcohol testing programs established in the armed forces during the early 1980s, the United States Department of Tran...

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Managementby StaffApril 1, 2002

One-on-One Coaching Techniques

Taking the time to guide and support staff members by meeting with them individually will improve the quality of their work and increase the chances t...

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Safetyby StaffApril 1, 2002

How Many Riders Per School Bus Seat?

How many riders can fit on a standard school bus seat? Federal regulation does not specify the number of persons who can sit on a school bus seat. Th...

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Managementby StaffApril 1, 2002

Creating a Written Evacuation Plan

Drivers and aides need to work together to create a detailed, written evacuation plan for every route transporting children with disabilities. Plan fo...

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffApril 1, 2002

Special-Needs Training Topics

Although it seems obvious, one of the best ways to determine the training needs of your special-needs drivers and aides is to simply ask them. Rather ...

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Managementby StaffApril 1, 2002

Improving Driver, Attendant Health

Healthier workers, on average, are happier workers. But the odd hours and sedentary nature of school bus driving and monitoring can make it a challeng...

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Managementby StaffApril 1, 2002

Be Wary of Debt Relief Offers

Consumer debt is at an all-time high, and record numbers of Americans are filing for bankruptcy, according to a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) consume...

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