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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherSeptember 1, 2000

Don't let high fuel prices affect your safety program

All of us who drive regularly have felt the sting of sky-high fuel prices over the past several months.

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Managementby Sandra Matke, Senior EditorSeptember 1, 2000

Learn to Predict and Prevent Bus Yard Violence

Experts recommend taking threats seriously, recognizing changes in employee mood and behavior and learning to deal with difficult personality types.

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Special Needs Transportationby Cheryl WolfSeptember 1, 2000

Driver certification developed for wheelchair transportation

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services recently issued a position paper that focuses on the importance of driver training in ensuring the safe transportation of children to and from school and school-related activities. ... The paper also includes an important message about drivers of special-needs students.

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Managementby Sandra Matke, senior editorSeptember 1, 2000

How to Tune Up Your Driver-Mechanic Relations

Effective communication between drivers and mechanics can be fostered by teaching drivers the basics of bus maintenance and educating mechanics on the stresses of driving a bus.

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Managementby Robert PapeSeptember 1, 2000

It's easy to underestimate the importance of drivers

The driver shortage continues to be a major problem nationwide, with no end in sight.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 1, 2000

Breaking News from Around the Industry

Navistar to lay off 1,100 workers Navistar International will eliminate 1,100 salaried and contract positions in expectation of lower demand...

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Safetyby Steve Hirano, EditorSeptember 1, 2000

Dangers beyond the bus are worthy of our attention

The commonly used phrase “home-to-school transportation” is not exactly accurate.

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Maintenanceby Steve Hirano, EditorSeptember 1, 2000

How to Keep High Fuel Prices from Throttling Your Budget

You can't control the marketplace, but there are a few things you can do to keep fuel costs down, such as monitoring fuel efficiency, minimizing idling time and purchasing in volume.

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Managementby StaffAugust 1, 2000

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

National Express pays $24.5 million settlement - Britain mulls use of yellow school bus

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Safetyby Sandra Matke, Associate EditorAugust 1, 2000

Fun, Memorable Ways to Teach School Bus Safety

Classroom safety programs that feature safe and dangerous puppets, safety-challenged Oz characters and an old friend (Buster the Bus) help to engage and educate young riders.

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