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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherNovember 1, 2000

We're batting .800, but should be doing better

As we all know, the safest form of surface transportation in the United States is the yellow school bus. Thus we should be encouraging all eligible students to ride the bus. My question is, have we done enough in this regard? Or have we done anything?

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorNovember 1, 2000

Famous last words: 'I'll see you in court'

I’ve had my day in court. Even though I won my case, it wasn’t a pleasant experience. The California Highway Patrol officer who ...

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Managementby Christopher J. Andrews and Mark A. WalshNovember 1, 2000

How to Choose a Transportation Consultant

In selecting a firm to evaluate your transportation program, a weighted scoring sheet with an array of criteria can help to evaluate bids.

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Safetyby Sandra Matke, Senior EditorNovember 1, 2000

How to Safely Back a School Bus

Though no one is recommending backing a school bus, there are certain conditions under which it is unavoidable. We consulted transportation experts to find out exactly when and how it should be done.

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Managementby Paul BishopNovember 1, 2000

High-Tech Monitoring Systems Seek Niche in School Transportation

By combining GPS, wireless communications and the Internet, fleet operators can track buses in real time, while gathering reams of potentially useful data.

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Managementby StaffNovember 1, 2000

36 Questions for a Prospective Bus Driver

Asking the right questions during a hiring interview can help to identify qualified candidates and improve your driver retention rate.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorNovember 1, 2000

Presumed Guilty?

Lawsuits are nearly inevitable. Transportation managers can avoid a courtroom disaster by focusing on driver and student training and documentation and by staying abreast of the industry's 'hot topics.'

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Managementby StaffOctober 1, 2000

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

Blue Bird recall affects 1,170 All Americans - Drivers give lessons in character - Michigan bus driver killed in collision with tractor-trailer - Bomb-sniffing dog gets whiff of bus

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Managementby StaffOctober 1, 2000

Great Fleets Across America, Part IV

Each year, SBF selects school bus operations from across the country to feature in depth as part of its Great Fleets Across America series.

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Managementby StaffOctober 1, 2000

Great Fleets Across America, Part II

Each year, SBF selects school bus operations from across the country to feature in depth in its Great Fleets Across America series.

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