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Managementby Sadiah Thompson October 22, 2021

6 Families Behind the Wheel of the Yellow Bus

Through generations of their own families, find out how these transportation leaders show their dedication to working as a team toward the shared goal of keeping students safe.

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Alternative FuelsCover Storyby Wes PlattOctober 15, 2021

Electric School Bus Roundtable: Ryne Shetterly (GreenPower Motor Co.)

The vice president of sales and marketing expects electric vehicle transitions to accelerate in response to concerns about climate change.

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Alternative FuelsCover Storyby Wes PlattOctober 15, 2021

Electric School Bus Roundtable: Jed Routh (Thomas Built Buses)

The vice president of sales, service, and marketing looks forward to more safety features in school bus software, not just in the mechanical components.

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Alternative FuelsCover Storyby Wes PlattOctober 15, 2021

Electric School Bus Roundtable: Trish Reed (IC Bus)

The vice president and general manager thinks federal funding will put electric school buses in easier reach of school districts.

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Alternative FuelsCover Storyby Wes PlattOctober 15, 2021

Electric School Bus Roundtable: Chris Hiebert (Collins Bus)

The vice president and general manager expects his company to balance increased demand against supply chain disruptions.

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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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Managementby 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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