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Managementby Sandra Matke, Managing Editor, and Steve Hirano, EditorDecember 1, 2001

Lean Times for School Transportation As Economic Crisis Deepens

The combined impact of the flagging economy and the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks has created tax revenue shortfalls and forced public officials to scale...

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Safetyby Steve Hirano, EditorDecember 1, 2001

A young girl alone in the dark, in the cold

Last month, the National Association for Pupil Transportation was holding its 27th annual conference and trade show in Nashville, and I flew in from L...

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Managementby Joan Hong, Editorial AssistantDecember 1, 2001

Randy McLerran Named SBF's Administrator of the Year For 2001

Commended for his tireless involvement in the industry and for pioneering many programs that promote safety and awareness, Randy McLerran was named

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Safetyby Pete BaxterDecember 1, 2001

The price is right - hiring a motor carrier is not a game

Much has been written in the pupil transportation media lately about using motor carriers for school-related trips. In fact, the federal government is...

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Managementby StaffDecember 1, 2001

News Alert

School buses included in legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The anti-terrorism legislation signed by President Bush in late October includes sc...

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Managementby StaffNovember 1, 2001

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

California postpones restraint requirement SACRAMENTO - The implementation of a California law that requires school buses manufactured after...

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Managementby StaffNovember 1, 2001

It’s Gonna Cost What?

The following tips on saving transportation dollars and increasing operating efficiency come from three special-needs transportation experts who prese...

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Safetyby StaffNovember 1, 2001

Crash Avoidance Program a ‘Hit’

Recently chosen as SCHOOL BUS FLEET’s Administrator of the Year for 2001, Randy McLerran, transportation director for the Oklahoma Department of Educa...

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Safetyby StaffNovember 1, 2001

Evacuation of Pre-School Kids

1. Have a written evacuation plan, including how to evacuate pre-school age children and other passengers in child safety restraint systems (CSRS). Th...

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 1, 2001

Spec’ing for rough roads/Leaking radiator tanks

Spec’ing for rough roads How can you spec your buses to best handle rough rural roads? • Spec heavy-duty components for increased vehicle longevity....

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