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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 28, 2020

IC Bus, Dealer Introduce Suspension System for a Smoother Ride

Drivers taking part in demos say that LiquidSpring, which adjusts the bus floor level in response to rough roads, makes the ride more comfortable. The system is available on IC Bus’s Type Cs.

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Special Needs Transportationby SBF StaffJanuary 27, 2020

Q & A: Blue Bird’s John Barrington on Special-Needs Trends, Customization

The school bus manufacturer's director of product planning discusses embracing alternative fuels and customizing buses to meet a variety of special needs.

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Special Needs TransportationCover Storyby Lynda Van KurenJanuary 24, 2020

Making the School Bus Ride Easier for Students With Autism in 7 Steps

Students with autism can become overwhelmed by the noise and crowded space on a school bus. Drivers and aides can help by accessing transportation plan information to minimize triggers, establishing consistent routines, and giving calm, clear direction.

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Managementby Hal MatternJanuary 22, 2020

As Performance Testing Recommendation Is Handed Down, A New York District Shares Success

A fatal Iowa school bus fire spurred the NTSB to recommend that physical performance tests be mandated for all school bus drivers. A New York school district details the success it has seen as a result of requiring the testing.

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Special Needs Transportationby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 15, 2020

5 Questions: Anthony Pollard on Special-Needs Service, Bolstering Driver Training

Pollard talks about creating a successful annual driver training event, his passion for serving special-needs students, and the “special ride” he was able to coordinate for a student with autism.

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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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