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Maintenanceby Darryl PurificatiFebruary 2, 2021

5 Top Tips for Engine Oil Selection

High-quality engine oils are key to enhancing a fleet’s efficiency. Best practices include reviewing the vehicle’s OEM manual and consulting lubricant manufacturers for guidance, as well as ensuring the oils used meet required standards.

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Special Needs TransportationCover Storyby Lynda Van KurenJanuary 25, 2021

7 Strategies for Helping Special-Needs Students Adjust to COVID Safety Measures

Communication best practices include partnering with special education department staff to develop plans based on Individualized Education Programs. Story boards and reward systems for mask wearing and social distancing are some recommended steps for reinforcement.

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Managementby Sadiah Thompson January 25, 2021

5 Tips for Delivering School Bus Wi-Fi During the Pandemic

As many school districts use buses as mobile hotspots in communities where a significant number of students are without reliable connectivity, suppliers and school district officials share best practices for optimal service delivery.

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Alternative Fuelsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 15, 2021

5 Questions: Jason Gillis on Electric Buses, Pandemic Protocols

Gillis, the transportation director for Everman (Texas) Independent School District, discusses the district’s integration of electric buses, what safety measures his department has deployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and why he wishes more people would consider a bus driving career.

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Alternative FuelsCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 6, 2021

Bus Electrification Partnership to Drive Cost Savings, Cleaner Air

In this Q and A, Dominion Energy’s Dan Weekley talks about fleet integration plans and dollar and power savings from vehicle-to-grid technology. Meanwhile, Thomas Built Buses offers tips for partnering with a power company.

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Maintenanceby Doug SpillerJanuary 5, 2021

Lower Costs With the Right Maintenance Equipment

Using the best-suited vehicle lift, wheel service equipment, and tire balancers and changers is key to saving money and keeping buses on the road.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 4, 2021

Kim Frye’s People Skills Bolster Team During Tough Times

The Florida transportation director sprang into action when the pandemic hit, forging invaluable connections with her employees. She has also significantly improved safety and attendance.

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ManagementCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserDecember 29, 2020

School Bus Sales Dip, but Industry Holds on in Unprecedented Year

Although COVID-19 was unforeseen, we have seen bus sales drop even further — although more gradually — during the Great Recession and recovery, and they bounced back.

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Managementby Sadiah Thompson December 7, 2020

Growing Ridership Tracking Capabilities Offer More Onboard Safety

School transportation leaders and suppliers share how the latest tracking tech can help with contact tracing for COVID-19, streamline parent communication, and manage sanitization practices.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserNovember 30, 2020

5 Questions: Renee Boydo on Safety Leadership, Developing Training

Boydo, the training program manager for First Student, discusses developing a new training program for the school bus company, which includes procedures for its van service, and rolling out new procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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