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Managementby Dale MacDiarmid, Senior EditorSeptember 1, 1998

Limit Your Liability — Before Accidents Happen

Reducing your liability exposure requires constant attention to driver training, awareness of a fleet's weaknesses and a commitment to 'best practices.

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Safetyby Steve Hirano, Executive EditorSeptember 1, 1998

Buckling Under the Pressure?

Federal regulators and pupil transportation groups are calling for a new appraisal of school bus occupant safety. Undoubtedly, seat belts will receive a closer look.

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Special Needs Transportationby Dr. Ray TurnerSeptember 1, 1998

Heat-sensitive students have special A/C needs

The heat-sensitive are prone to heat exhaustion or heat prostration during their bus ride. Cold-sensitive students require steady temperature levels high enough for their safety, health and comfort.

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Maintenanceby Christopher FerroneSeptember 1, 1998

Design elements for a perfect bus garage

(First of two parts) One garage is not perfect for all. There are differences between garages for school buses and transit buses. But the hypothetical garage will have parts from which all garages can find some pieces.

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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherSeptember 1, 1998

Safety training has bottom-line impact

No piece of equipment can replace a good driver and attendant training program.

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Safetyby Chuck HoldenSeptember 1, 1998

Differing perspectives provide better solutions

All of us involved in school transportation have passenger safety as our primary goal. At every school district, different groups can provide a wealth...

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Safetyby Steve Hirano, Executive EditorSeptember 1, 1998

New NHTSA study spurs hope, anxiety

Something is gaining on the school transportation industry. It’s the mounting pressure to address the issue of seat belts on school buses.

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Managementby Michael CurranAugust 3, 1998

Kevin Endres Named SBF’s Contractor of the Year

Longtime Vermont contractor is recognized for quality of transportation service and commitment to the community.

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Safetyby Steve Hirano, Executive EditorAugust 1, 1998

On an ordinary day, madness on a school bus

Student threats against school personnel and against other students are not being treated as pranks anymore.

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Safetyby Steve Hirano, Executive EditorAugust 1, 1998

It Could Happen Here

Are you prepared for gunfire aboard a school bus? Recent campus assaults have forced transportation managers to scrutinize training programs, student conduct policies and emergency plans.

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