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Safetyby Steve Hirano, EditorApril 1, 2001

Echoes of gunshots heard on school buses

The horror, again. A 15-year-old California boy brings a gun to school and kills two students and wounds 13 others. Within days, threats of further vi...

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Maintenanceby StaffApril 1, 2001

Do your fleet's wiring specs follow NCST recommendations?

Last year, the 13th National Conference on School Transportation (NCST) approved a 361-page document called National School Transportation Specificati...

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Maintenanceby Evan ForceApril 1, 2001

Tracking and Analyzing Road Breakdowns

Tracking road breakdowns is key to fine-tuning an operation’s preventive maintenance program. How often your buses need to be brought in for routine m...

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Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2001

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

Diesel exhaust study assailed by industry LOS ANGELES — A highly publicized study that suggests that children riding in school buses are exp...

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Maintenanceby Joe ReedMarch 1, 2001

Helpful hints on improving your school bus tire program

Helpful hints on improving your school bus tire program.

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Managementby Sandra Matke, Senior EditorMarch 1, 2001

5 Steps to Improve Your Dispatch Operation

School bus operators recommend hiring dispatchers from within the department, establishing support networks and investing in the latest technology.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorMarch 1, 2001

Two-Way Communication Creates Partnerships Between Management, Unions

Open, honest communication, mutual respect and clear expectations are the keys to the common goal of management and unions — a safe and efficient transportation program.

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Safetyby Jim EllisMarch 1, 2001

Scrutinizing the Safety Risks of Older Bus Drivers

Supervisors need to monitor aging drivers for diminishing visual and cognitive skills. Specialized training and more frequent assessment tests might also be in order.

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Safetyby Gregory SakataMarch 1, 2001

Aleana's death sparks call for improved safety

In the wake of the death of 5-year-old Aleana Johnson, who was struck and killed by her own school bus on Jan. 9, a community group called Friends ...

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Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2001

Breaking news in pupil transportation

Fatal crash spurs underride query SPRINGBROOK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Officials at the North Pocono School District are considering installing...

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