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Managementby Jim EllisFebruary 1, 2002

Driver Training Mandates Loom for Head Start Programs

In Head Start’s early years, transportation rarely received the attention or support it deserved. But after years of discussion and debate, Head...

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Managementby Frank Di GiacomoFebruary 1, 2002

No, 'military intelligence' isn't an oxymoron

The controlled chaos of war teaches soldiers the value of planning, discipline, patience, and commitment. These same attributes can be applied to school transportation.

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Safetyby Steve SpragueFebruary 1, 2002

Seeking perfection is the goal of <i>both</i> types of buses

Which is safer, motorcoach or school bus? This question deserves either no response, or it deserves a complex answer. Both are possible and valid r...

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Managementby Joey Campbell, Assistant EditorFebruary 1, 2002

Maintaining Order on Unruly Middle-School Routes

A transportation director once told the story of his first day on the job at a small rural school district. He went to the driver’s lounge and i...

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Safetyby Steve Hirano, EditorFebruary 1, 2002

Getting the facts straight can be a tough assignment

Ever notice how the mainstream media has a hard time accurately reporting about school transportation issues? I read dozens of articles each week, mai...

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Maintenanceby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Quiz Your School Bus Technicians

The following questions are from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test for school bus technicians, which certifies techn...

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Pushing for Safer School Buses

In light of two recent school bus tragedies, State Senator Mike Foley of Lincoln, Neb., is working tirelessly to ensure that the state’s school buses ...

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Managementby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Is Your Charter Operator Prepared?

Schools that charter motorcoaches for activity trips should be certain that all of the passengers and any chaperones understand the rules for an emerg...

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Managementby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Minimize fuel usage with these 5 tips

Although fuel prices have dipped significantly in the past few months, it’s still wise to review fuel-saving tips with your bus drivers. The following...

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Managementby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Bus Spec’ing Mismatches to Avoid

During the spec’ing process, what are the most common mismatches of chassis options and bodies for conventional buses? John Thompson, director of t...

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