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Managementby Gary Luster, Senior EditorApril 1, 1999

Programs Help Driver Trainers Sharpen Their Skill Sets

Train-the-trainer programs can help to improve the skill sets of your staff, even if they think they know it all.

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Safetyby J.L. GattisApril 1, 1999

Create a Safe Traffic Stream around School Sites

The proper application of traffic engineering can help school bus fleets increase their safety margins.

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Special Needs Transportationby Kathy StrotmeyerApril 1, 1999

Four days to safer installation of child safety seats in buses

If the school bus is indeed an extension of the classroom, then a change in education is evidenced by the passengers who are being transported today.

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Maintenanceby Jeff HansenApril 1, 1999

Rating an oil's quality can be a slippery task

How do you choose from all the motor oils on the market? How do you even know you get what you're paying for?

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Maintenanceby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherApril 1, 1999

New maintenance survey highlights need for mechanics

Our survey found something that at first glance might seem the opposite of what you might expect. We asked: "Do you have problems recruiting and/or retaining mechanics?" The study found that managers of larger fleets were far more likely to say yes to that question than smaller fleets.

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Managementby Michael J. MartinApril 1, 1999

Public awareness: It's not going to drive itself

The message that most often gets to the American public about school bus transportation is consistently negative. Thus, when a tragedy occurs, there is no residual good will to discourage overreaction.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate PublisherApril 1, 1999

Take a sneak peek into a digital school bus

First off, I would like to thank the Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation for its hospitality at its annual conference in Columbus in mid-March.

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Managementby David SluderApril 1, 1999

Get More from Your Specs in the Long Run

Before you send out your next set of bids, review your spec'ing process to ensure that it delivers the product that you want.

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Managementby Gary Luster, Senior EditorApril 1, 1999

Internet Provides Practical Benefits for Transportation Managers

The Internet can be used to track key legislation and approaching storms. It also can trim costs in disseminating information.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, Executive EditorApril 1, 1999

Dealer Service Can Make or Break Relationships with Buyers

School bus operators share their positive and negative experiences in dealing with chassis and body manufacturers.

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