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Management•by Calie Shackleford•May 1, 2019

How and When to Buy a Used School Bus

When it comes to purchasing a used school bus, you may already know a lot more than you think about making the right choice.

Management•by Staff•April 22, 2019

Used School Bus Shopping Made Easy in 11 Steps

Proper research, planning, budgeting, and assistance from a reputable dealer with full-service capabilities and deep industry knowledge can make buying used school buses hassle free.

Safety•by James Blue•April 12, 2019

Keeping an Extra Eye on School Bus Safety

Although school buses are the safest form of transportation for students, it is heartening to see more attention being paid to keeping an extra eye on safety — for both students and drivers.

Management•by Blake Krapf•April 11, 2019

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Federal, Local Efforts to Highlight the Dangers of Illegal Passing

Reducing the frequency of illegal passing incidents is the focus of this year’s NSTA message to legislators in Washington, D.C.

Management•by Mark Aesch•April 10, 2019

In a Competitive Job Market, Culture Can Make All the Difference

In a culture of ownership, employees are inspired to exercise their own judgments in applying the organization’s mission, vision, and goals to specific situations.

Management•by Brad Barker•April 5, 2019

Mechanic or Technician: Which are You?

The benefits of becoming certified are pride, higher pay, respect, confidence, increased knowledge and skills, employment opportunities, legal backing by your employer, and less liability for your employer.

Special Needs Transportation•by Sadiah Thompson •April 5, 2019

Getting School Bus Drivers, Aides Involved in the IEP Process

While it may not be ideal for transportation staff to be involved in every step of the Individualized Education Program process, it is essential for them to communicate with parents and related service staff to acquire information that may directly impact a student's safe travel to and from school.

Management•by Nicole Schlosser•April 4, 2019

5 Questions: Pat Schofill on Staffing Shortage, Boosting Training

Pat Schofill, director of pupil transportation for the Georgia Department of Education, describes the state’s school bus drivers as “honest, hardworking, and child-focused.”

Safety•by Sadiah Thompson •April 4, 2019

Options Abound for Adopting a Stop-Arm Camera Program

Several system suppliers offer solutions that not only capture images of violations but also make compiling and submitting evidence quicker and easier. Some also offer revenue sharing for greater affordability.

Management•by Sadiah Thompson •April 2, 2019

10 Tips for Boosting School Bus Driver Morale

Enhancing driver satisfaction is key to developing a more cohesive and supportive workplace. Here, we share 10 tips for promoting positive driver engagement, from team-building activities to training resources that can help drivers do their job more effectively.

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