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a woman holds out a stop sign from inside the loading door of a school bus

Safety•Cover Story•by Nicole Schlosser•August 8, 2019

Keeping the Loading, Unloading Process Safe in 13 Steps

A California driver trainer details safe practices for loading and unloading. Those include executing steps consistently, practicing precise timing with lights and the door, and escorting students as they cross roadways.

Management•by Sadiah Thompson •August 8, 2019

6 Tips for Curbing Driver Fatigue

Industry experts share advice for promoting proper sleep health, from monitoring driver hours to performing consistent wellness checks.

Management•by Nicole Schlosser•August 7, 2019

Michael Wagner Champions Small Businesses, Special-Needs Student Safety

The co-owner of Lakeview Bus Lines has expanded his business as well as a handful of other small contractors, and has been instrumental in improving transportation for students in wheelchairs.

Alternative Fuels•by Tyson Keever•August 5, 2019

5 Biodiesel Benefits for School Buses

Biodiesel can lower the risks of harmful emissions while decreasing costs and simplifying fueling for school bus fleets.

Management•by James Blue•July 16, 2019

As Another School Year Begins, Preparation Is Key

While many students used to return to class right after Labor Day, some now embark on a new school year as early as late July. That means getting preparation plans solidified even earlier to take the stress out of that school-start kickoff.

Safety•by John Benish Jr.•July 15, 2019

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Advocating for a Safe Return to School

School bus industry associations can help pupil transportation leaders work together to help keep students on the safest mode of transportation: the yellow bus.

Management•by Charlotte Di Bartolomeo•July 15, 2019

De-Escalation Techniques to Address Trauma-Informed, Violent Behavior

Knowing which responses to difficult behaviors are escalators of the situation and which are de-escalators is the key to crisis intervention and conflict management.

Management•by Sadiah Thompson •July 11, 2019

Using Wi-Fi on Wheels to Improve the School Bus Ride

From promoting safe connectivity for students to integrating Internet of Things capabilities, mobile connectivity solutions suppliers discuss how school bus Wi-Fi is changing the course of pupil transportation.

Management•by Nicole Schlosser•July 10, 2019

5 Questions: Adam Mayo on Driver Shortage, Illegal Passing Bills

Adam Mayo, transportation director for Maine School Administrative District No. 75, discusses driver shortage, getting involved in the legislation process, and heading up the Maine Association for Pupil Transportation.

Management•Cover Story•by Lynda Van Kuren•July 8, 2019

9 Tips for a Smooth School Start

Reviewing the previous year’s performance, getting advance input on route planning, and tackling driver recruitment early in the process are some recommendations from pupil transporters across the U.S. for a successful start to a new school year.

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