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Managementby Sadiah Thompson January 7, 2020

5 New Technology Offerings for Pupil Transportation

Integrated mirrors with driver alert LEDs, an artificial intelligence-powered stop-arm camera system, and heavy-duty wheelchair tie-downs were some of the latest technology options showcased at the NAPT trade show on Nov. 5 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserDecember 31, 2019

5 Questions: Keith Dreiling on Sharing School Bus Safety Passion, Data

Keith Dreiling, the state director of the Kansas Department of Education School Bus Safety Unit, discusses his passion for student safety and the changes that the department's renowned loading and unloading survey has undergone under his tenure.

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ManagementCover Storyby James BlueDecember 30, 2019

School Bus Sales Show Growing Demand for Type As, Electric

 2019’s numbers include a notable rise in Type A (small) bus sales, continuing an upward trend from last year. We are also seeing momentum in electric school bus sales.

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Managementby Stuart VogelmanDecember 23, 2019

How Google Tools Can Streamline Data Access for School Bus Fleets

A dispatcher at a Washington school district details how his transportation team has used G Suite and Google Sheets to reduce recurring questions, misinformation, confusion, and distractions for more efficient operations.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserDecember 21, 2019

5 Telematics Optimization Tips for Greater Fleet Savings

Building a relationship with a proactive provider, focusing on core data for your operation and using it for regular driver coaching are some of the best practices experts share with SBF.

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ManagementCover Storyby Sadiah Thompson December 19, 2019

School Bus Tablet Offerings Bolster Routing, Management Efficiency

Suppliers are working to provide even more detailed student, route tracking information and instant communication with administrators and parents with their solutions. They also work to ensure compliance with state policies and regulations.

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Managementby Mathew A. ParkerNovember 26, 2019

Zero Tolerance of Workplace Harassment: Striking the Right Balance

One of the important lessons for employers from the #MeToo movement is that their employees expect them to do more than they have in the past to prevent workplace harassment.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserNovember 14, 2019

John Hennessey Maps a Route for Student Transportation Success

The Massachusetts transportation director has used his knack for problem-solving to make routing more efficient, cofound a state association, and lay the groundwork to bring all his district's bus service in-house.

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Managementby Sadiah Thompson October 31, 2019

Growing Ohio District Finds Success in Refined Routing, Training

Olentangy Local School District's student population is growing fast. Getting driver feedback on routing and enhancing training help the district efficiently transport more than 10,000 students to and from school every day.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserOctober 31, 2019

Q&A: Mindy Feldbaum Shares Tips for Managing a Multigenerational Workforce

Mindy Feldbaum, vice president of workforce programs at AARP Foundation, offers guidance on accommodating and retaining employees from a variety of age groups.

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