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Managementby Dr. Terrance M. ScottMay 21, 2019

Training Bus Drivers to Effectively Prevent Student Misbehavior

Drivers can use a few simple strategies to increase student compliance. However, focusing on adult behavior is just as important as that of the students.

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Safetyby StaffMay 20, 2019

Considering Driver Challenges in Light of Accidents

Despite a handful of tragic incidents, school buses are the safest vehicles on the road, particularly given all the obstacles that drivers have to contend with every day.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserMay 20, 2019

5 Questions: Chris Llewellyn on Propane Benefits, Mitigating Tech Shortage

Chris Llewellyn, divisional maintenance manager for Pacific Western Transportation, discusses how the company has seen lowered fuel costs and reduced emissions from running the largest propane-powered fleet in Canada, as well as minimal technician shortage.

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Maintenanceby Brad BarkerMay 17, 2019

Good Maintenance Requires Your Personal Best

Providing good bus maintenance is a year-round job, but cannot be performed if you are not maintaining yourself as well.

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Alternative Fuelsby Blake KrapfMay 17, 2019

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Helping the Yellow Bus Go Green

Whether members are interested in idling reduction, upgrading to newer and cleaner diesel engines, or need help moving to alternate fuels, the National School Transportation Association can help in a variety of ways.

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Managementby Lynda Van KurenMay 17, 2019

Going Beyond Alt-Fuel Buses to Go Green

Minimizing idling, maximizing tires and fuel, and recycling some shop supplies are inexpensive green strategies that transportation departments can easily implement at their operations.

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Alternative Fuelsby Sadiah Thompson May 16, 2019

Alt-Fueling Equipment Tailored for School Bus Fleets

Customized fueling stations, fuel removal systems, and scheduled EV charging are some of the latest alt-fueling options dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and productivity of pupil transportation.

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Alternative Fuelsby Bonnie TrowbridgeMay 14, 2019

Q & A: Station Locator Helps With Alt-Fueling Choices

Whether your buses run on propane, CNG, biodiesel, or electricity, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Station Locator can help find the appropriate fueling station.

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Alternative FuelsCover Storyby Sadiah Thompson May 14, 2019

Electric School Buses Power Up Savings, Efficiency

As electric buses become a more feasible option for pupil transporters, operators in the U.S. and Canada are noting various benefits, including charging efficiency, fuel savings, and the need for consistent maintenance training.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserMay 9, 2019

20 Questions (and Answers) on MAP-21

The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act includes new transportation regulations that will soon impact training requirements for school bus drivers, with a compliance deadline of Feb. 7, 2020. Here, School Bus Safety Co. shares responses to common questions.

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