Articles

Management•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•June 1, 2001

Drivers more plentiful as job market tightens

I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The good news is that the driver shortage seems to be easing. The bad news is that the national unemp...

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•June 1, 2001

Motorcoach charters require closer scrutiny

Motorcoach buses are among the safest vehicles on the road. Like yellow school buses, they are bigger, heavier and more visible than almost all other ...

Management•by Joseph Campbell, Assistant Editor, and Sandra Matke, Senior Editor•June 1, 2001

Across Canada -- Profiles of Top Operators

Canadian fleets face a variety of challenges. Here's how student transporters in eight provinces run their operations.

Management•by Staff•April 1, 2001

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

Thomas shifts Safe-T-Liner chassis production to S.C. HIGH POINT, N.C. -- Thomas Built Buses has decided to shift production of its Saf-T-Li...

Special Needs Transportation•by Kathy Furneaux and Jean Zimmerman•April 1, 2001

How to Load and Secure Students in Wheelchairs

Teamwork between special-education and transportation departments can make it easier to manage students who require extra care in transit between home and school.

Special Needs Transportation•by Sandra Matke, Senior Editor•April 1, 2001

Creating a Safe Transportation Team -- Lessons from the National Special-Needs Conference

The 10th National Conference and Exhibition on Transporting Students with Disabilities and the Preschool Population took place in Phoenix in early Mar...

Special Needs Transportation•by Sandra Matke, Senior Editor•April 1, 2001

Learning Through Competition at the Special-Needs Roadeo

Twenty-one teams gather in the parking lot of Metro Tech Vocational Institute in Phoenix on a chilly March morning during the National Conference on T...

Maintenance•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•April 1, 2001

Upgrading of equipment is top priority in bus shop

What would you do if your employer unexpectedly gave you a 10 percent raise? Put a down payment on a new car? Fix that leaky roof? Start a college fun...

Safety•by Ken Laue•April 1, 2001

6 Steps to Improved School Site Safety

Site design, driver training, parent education and adequate supervision are key factors in reducing traffic congestion and safety hazards in school loading and unloading zones.

Maintenance•by Christopher J. Andrews•April 1, 2001

Guidelines for Designing a School Bus Maintenance Facility

Input from the entire staff is essential to avoid a 'dysfunctional' facility. Measure your needs carefully. If possible, consider sharing your with other public agencies.

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