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Alternative FuelsCover Storyby Wes PlattOctober 15, 2021

Electric School Bus Roundtable: Patrick Gervais (The Lion Electric Co.)

The vice president of marketing and communications wants to ensure that school districts consider the entire EV ecosystem, from buses to charging stations.

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Alternative Fuelsby Sadiah Thompson October 11, 2021

5 New Tech Offerings for Alt-Fuel School Bus Fleets

As pressures mount to convert to alternatively-fueled buses, companies are developing new technologies to track emissions and other key vehicle data.

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Managementby Wes PlattOctober 7, 2021

5 Questions: Chris Dowdy on Life in a Smaller School District, From Behind the Desk to Behind the Wheel

Chris Dowdy, superintendent of the Valley Mills (Texas) Independent School District, ran bus routes himself when he was short-staffed due to ill drivers.

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Safety & Complianceby Jill Schultz, ContributorSeptember 30, 2021

How to Prepare for the New Entry-Level Driver Training Rule

New entry-level driver training requirements go into effect on Feb. 7, 2022. Motor carriers that provide CDL training need to prepare now.

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Managementby Matthew W. DausSeptember 30, 2021

Should My Transportation Company Mandate and Promote Driver Vaccines?

Every transportation company, regardless of size, should determine whether it is in the company’s best interest to mandate vaccines for their drivers.

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Alternative Fuelsby Wes PlattSeptember 27, 2021

5 Questions: Vic Shao on Growing Demand, Challenges for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

AMPLY Power CEO Vic Shao shares his thoughts about the future of fleet-charging infrastructure and how he aims to help school districts work their way toward electrification.

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Alternative Fuelsby Amanda HuggettSeptember 22, 2021

A Push for Propane: Schools Report Alt-Fuel Successes

As alternative fuels are quickly catching on in school districts across the country, many report discovering a passion for propane. Find out what these schools are saying about their propane pivot and what benefits are being seen.

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Managementby Sadiah Thompson September 13, 2021

Paul Vellani Delivers Service Beyond the Status Quo

The president of VAT Inc. shows how going above and beyond what student transportation contracts require can set the foundation for long-term, team-oriented success.

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Managementby Sadiah Thompson September 1, 2021

5 Questions: Denille Girardat on Driver Shortage, Illegal Passing Concerns

The president of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association and part-owner of a school bus company, talks about the need for more driver recruitment resources and the ongoing issue of motorists illegally passing stopped buses.

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Safetyby Amanda HuggettAugust 30, 2021

Crack Down on Stop-Arm Violations with These Camera Options

Are your school buses equipped with the latest stop-arm cameras? Find out why these pieces of equipment are so helpful, how they work, and who has the solutions that can get you on the road to documenting driver infractions.

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