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Managementby Lynda Van KurenApril 2, 2019

Districts Help School Bus Drivers Climb the Career Ladder

As Baby Boomers leave the workforce, other pupil transportation staff will have more opportunities to advance. Many school districts provide education, training, and mentorship; investments that pay off in employee retention and satisfaction.

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ManagementCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserApril 2, 2019

New Low-Floor School Bus Delivers Independence, Smoother Ride

Collins Bus Corp.’s Low-Floor Bus features a ramp that enables faster, lift-free boarding for students in wheelchairs. Customers report increased comfort and empowerment through the ability to board with and sit near other students.

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Maintenanceby Brad BarkerMarch 26, 2019

Streamlining the Maintenance Process in 6 Steps

Maintaining a workable ratio, making the proper tools and training available, and tracking operation costs are some steps that will help make the process more efficient.

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Maintenanceby James BlueMarch 13, 2019

Grooming the Next Generation of School Bus Techs

Not only is there a need for more new technicians, but for those who are well-versed in new technologies.

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Managementby Shannon WeberMarch 11, 2019

5 Steps to School Bus Driver Recruitment, Retention Success

The director of transportation at Florence (Ariz.) Unified School District #1 shares some of her transportation department's best practices.

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Managementby Blake KrapfMarch 11, 2019

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Driving the School Bus Route to Capitol Hill

The important work of local advocacy can be tough to fit in, but is as important as any other task on your list. That is where the National School Transportation Association (NSTA) can help.

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Maintenanceby Nicole SchlosserMarch 8, 2019

5 Questions: Jason Johnson Talks Tech Training, Troubleshooting

Johnson talks about helping mechanics troubleshoot problems together, working to mitigate a mechanic shortage statewide, and the team effort involved in running the association.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson March 7, 2019

Maintaining Safety With Electronic Stability Control

Even though ESC is not required on new school buses in the U.S.,many OEMs are making the technology standard, guaranteeing school districts provide safe, efficient transportation for students.

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Maintenanceby Sadiah Thompson March 6, 2019

6 New Tools for the School Bus Shop

Fleet management software that offers comprehensive diagnostic and repair data, heavy-duty vehicle support stands, and an alternator that can increase service life are just some of the latest products designed to boost shop performance and productivity.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby Sadiah Thompson March 5, 2019

Embracing Best Practices for Propane Maintenance

A growing demand for propane buses in recent years has sparked an influx of training programs for maintenance technicians. Here, industry experts share top tips and best practices for maintaining propane school buses.

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