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Managementby Matthew DausJune 23, 2021

How Transportation Operations Can Apply for CERTS Act Grants

Guidelines have been released, the online application portal is open, and the deadline to apply is July 19. Here’s what to know about eligibility and what to include with your application.

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Managementby Karen MainJune 16, 2021

From Frustrating to Effective: Changing Charged Conversations

A fictional conversation between a school district transportation director and a human resources liaison illustrates ways to achieve positive results when discussing difficult employee behavior.

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Managementby Toby Baker, Tenney GroupJune 16, 2021

How to Be a Buyer Who is Always the Seller’s Top Choice

Three essentials are conveying respect for the seller’s business, understanding their intentions post-transaction, and presenting a clear path to close and fund the transaction.

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Managementby Stephen Joest, Tenney GroupJune 11, 2021

Deal Making 101: Choosing the Right Battles is Key to Winning the War

Focusing on material deal points, sticking to the end goal but being flexible on the means to get there, and determining whether a “battle” is even necessary at all are three effective strategies for successfully closing a transaction.

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Alternative Fuelsby Sadiah Thompson June 10, 2021

5 Tips for Electric School Bus Training With First Responders

From dealing with a new electric powertrain and battery technology to different maintenance and safety requirements, the proper training can help ensure a successful emergency response.

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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2021

6 Ways to Find a Mentor

Pinpointing what you want help accomplishing, networking inside and outside your industry, and seeking someone you admire who will push you are key to bolstering your career with a mentor.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserMay 12, 2021

6 Tips to Empower Women in Pupil Transportation: Leaders Share Advice

Mentors, industry involvement, opportunities for growth, and creating an encouraging environment that helps cultivate confidence are key to female employees’ advancement, experts say.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserApril 28, 2021

5 Questions: Keith Terry on Supporting Employees, Illegal Passing Concerns

Terry, the director of transportation at Orangeburg County (S.C.) School District, discusses providing material and emotional support during the pandemic, and frustration with motorists passing stopped school buses even with the presence of stop-arm cameras.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson April 23, 2021

Optimizing Driver Views for Enhanced School Bus Safety

Having a clear view in and around the bus is critical for ensuring rider safety. The latest products to help include high-definition camera systems, stop arms equipped with radar and artificial intelligence, and LED mirrors.

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ManagementCover Storyby Thomas McMahonApril 21, 2021

School Bus Contractor’s 75th Anniversary Brings Biggest Test Yet

W.L. Roenigk Inc. has transported Pennsylvania students for three-quarters of a century. But at that milestone, the company faced a major threat to survival: the COVID-19 pandemic.

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