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Managementby StaffApril 1, 2000

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

International debuts its own conventional; No charges filed in fatal bus crash; Book readings help drivers bond with passengers

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Managementby Sandra Matke, Associate EditorApril 1, 2000

Learn to Detect the Signs of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Even over-the-counter drugs, such as cough syrup and pain medication, can impair a driver’s abilities. Drivers and supervisors need to be aware of this and other substance-abuse facts.

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Special Needs Transportationby Sandra Matke, Associate EditorApril 1, 2000

Violence Prevention Is a Top Concern for Special-Needs Transporters

Transporting Students with Disabilities Conference focuses on violence prediction and prevention, which comes through understanding students' needs, treating them with respect and enforcing rules.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorApril 1, 2000

A woman with a headache relieves some industry pain

What’s interesting about this television commercial is how it has resonated within the school transportation community. Through the grapevine, I’ve heard that school bus drivers, especially, have embraced this 30-second sales pitch like a newly found twin.

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Maintenanceby Steve Hirano, EditorApril 1, 2000

Keys to the Perfect Marriage of Engine and Transmission

First, determine how the bus will be used. Second, rate the importance of performance, fuel economy and serviceability. Third, consider affordability.

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Maintenanceby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherApril 1, 2000

Invest in your technicians or risk the consequences

School bus technicians must stay even — or ahead — of the technology curve.

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Managementby Silvana ClarkApril 1, 2000

Motivate Your Staff, Without Breaking the Bank

Small rewards, even Tootsie Rolls, and interest in their personal growth can encourage employees to give their best effort.

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Maintenanceby Steve Hirano, EditorApril 1, 2000

Essential Training Strategies for School Bus Mechanics

With the proliferation of computerized engines and transmissions and ABS systems, shop managers need to find new ways to train and motivate school bus mechanics.

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Safetyby StaffApril 1, 2000

Breaking News from Around the Industry

Fuel crunch bruises bus budgets A steep rise in prices for diesel fuel and gasoline has forced school bus operators to consider ways to mini...

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Managementby Shorty HuffmanApril 1, 2000

The unsung heroes of school transportation

We all know that school bus drivers are not paid enough, respected enough, or given enough recognition as professionals. On the brighter side, there have been improvements in the past few years.

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