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Managementby Sadiah Thompson and Thomas McMahonOctober 13, 2020

5 School Transportation Leaders Paving the Way for Industry Change

School Bus Fleet delves into the work of game-changing industry professionals who are dedicated to advancing the safety and efficiency of the yellow bus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ManagementCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserOctober 8, 2020

Pupil Transportation Experts Ponder the Yellow Bus’s Future Post-COVID

In this roundtable discussion, association leaders and manufacturers speculate on the pandemic’s long-term effects on training, driver responsibilities, health, shortage, and the bus itself.

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Managementby Michael FloodSeptember 22, 2020

Maximizing School Bus Usage, Even During Closures

Expanding Wi-Fi access and delivering meals are valuable ways to keep buses running as many districts stick to virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ManagementCover Storyby Nicole Schlosser and Thomas McMahonSeptember 9, 2020

Transportation Leaders Share Reopening Plans, Experiences

Whether plans are on the horizon or buses are on the road, four districts detail their procedures for issues such as routing, social distancing, enforcing mask wearing, and cleaning schedules.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 2, 2020

5 Questions: Marc Raposo on Leading Remotely, Driver Concerns

The president of the New Hampshire School Transportation Association talks about leading via Zoom, concerns about drivers feeling comfortable getting behind the wheel again, and his pride in an association in which competing businesses team up for safe student transportation.

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Managementby Lynda Van KurenAugust 27, 2020

5 Keys to Ease Succession Planning

Developing a long-term plan, creating a pipeline of staff who are prepared to move into more responsible positions, and mentoring top candidates are crucial to ensuring success.

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Managementby Karen MainAugust 26, 2020

4 Tips for Leading Through Tough Times

During the challenges brought about by the pandemic, leaders should remember to keep their role in perspective, focus on a positive outlook of the future and their team’s strengths, and give themselves a break.

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Safetyby Derek GrahamAugust 24, 2020

Amid Pandemic, Don’t Let Safety Take a Back Seat

Let’s seize the opportunity to improve training for students and drivers and help them understand the entire process of crossing safety, including what to do if the danger signal is sounded.

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Managementby SBF and Metro StaffAugust 18, 2020

5 Bus Wash Systems Offering Greater Efficiency

These systems offer features that allow for saving time and resources such as soap, and brush systems that can accommodate exterior equipment, including stop arms and crossing arms.

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Managementby Stuart VogelmanAugust 3, 2020

Program Simplifies Tech Training for New Dispatchers

A Washington state district dispatcher shares a process he devised to more easily get trainees up to speed on key technological tools such as Google G Suite, routing and tracking software, and mobile texting.

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