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Managementby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Build Relations, Cut Turnover

With unemployment on the rise, we would hope to see an increase in job applicants and a decrease in employee turnover. But given the relatively low av...

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Managementby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Use Caution With Handbooks

If you use an employee handbook, or are thinking about composing one, be careful what you write down. Employee handbooks can be very useful in outlini...

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Managementby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

GPS Technology Monitors Buses

The transportation department at Palm Beach County (Fla.) School District will be increasing its school bus monitoring capabilities via the Global Tra...

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Maintenanceby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Speedy PM lube job

To simplify and speed up a lube, oil and filter PM, try these easy steps. • Prior to removing the oil filter, puncture a hole in the bottom of it to...

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Managementby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Conducting Effective Meetings

No one enjoys a meeting that lacks structure or usefulness, and it’s a sure bet that no one learns from that type of meeting. Still, meetings are a ne...

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Managementby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Test Your Bus Drivers’ Knowledge

The following questions are samples from the CDL exam for passenger bus operators. Use them to test the expertise of your drivers. During a pre-trip ...

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Managementby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Father Calls For Tougher Drug Tests

On Feb. 7, 2001, 15-year-old Brian Burdett was struck and killed by his own school bus when he stopped in the road, apparently to tie his shoe. Nearly...

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Why Are Riders ‘Wired’ in the Morning?

Some children on my bus seem “wired” in the morning. What can be causing this? It’s not uncommon for children, especially older ones, to ingest consi...

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Managementby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

12 Ways to Gain Staff Cooperation

How do you increase trust and teamwork between your team members? These 12 tips will get you pointed in the right direction.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Paying Parents for Transportation

When transportation is provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), it must be provided at no cost to a parent. Transportati...

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