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Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2001

<i>SBF</i> Showcase: Giant Contractor Fleets

This special section spotlights successful and innovative school bus programs. This showcase profiles four of the largest school bus contractors in North America.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffMarch 1, 2001

Program coordinator brings nurses, transporters together

Janice Gentz, staff and program coordinator at the Center for Handicapped Children Inc. in Chautaugua, N.Y., recently spoke about special-needs transp...

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Alternative Fuelsby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherMarch 1, 2001

Diesel exhaust ‘study’ emits a barnyard odor

Those of you who know me are aware that I have a low tolerance for the manure of a certain farm animal. That’s why I’m so aggravated by a study that a...

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorMarch 1, 2001

'Graying' bus drivers raise safety concerns

If we’re lucky, we’ll all live long enough to rail about the indignities of old age. Failing eyesight and hearing, brittle bones, forgetfu...

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Managementby StaffFebruary 1, 2001

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

Road rage precipitates death of school bus driver BOSTON — The Nov. 30 death of a veteran school bus driver in an apparent road rage i...

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Maintenanceby Richard StaffordFebruary 1, 2001

The ABCs of Air Brakes for School Bus Drivers

Earning an air-brake endorsement doesn't mean that a driver fully understands the air-brake system. Here's a primer that can help fill in the gaps.

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Special Needs Transportationby Kathy FurneauxFebruary 1, 2001

Using Sight, Sound and Touch to Communicate with Special-Needs Students

As a school bus driver and transportation director, “Never put them on unless you know how to get them off!” became my repeated catchphras...

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Maintenanceby John FayFebruary 1, 2001

Home-based training offers several benefits

Over the years, school bus manufacturers and vendors have developed classes that help technicians understand the latest body, chassis and engine enhancements. But the challenge lies in getting these busy technicians to a facility for training. From this obstacle arose the solution of home-based training, a less expensive and more convenient option.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 1, 2001

Breaking News from Around the Industry

Heroic driver just glad to be alive BETHEL, Wash. — School bus driver Cheryl Mooring is being called a hero for her actions during a J...

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Managementby Evan ForceFebruary 1, 2001

Safety, efficiency and - don't forget - customer service

As consumers, we look for customer service when we purchase a product. In fact, we’ve grown to expect it. If we have a problem with a purchase, ...

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