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Managementby Brad Aemisegger and James P. ReganJanuary 7, 2019

5 Steps to Successful Data-Driven Decision-Making

Collaborating to identify actionable data, creating common access, and establishing a system to organize it are some of the steps Toledo (Ohio) Public Schools took to achieve more efficient decision-making.

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Managementby Sadiah Thompson January 7, 2019

Streamlining School Bus Fleet Management on the Go

Real-time GPS tracking, telematics, and live video streaming present potential benefits for transportation directors, especially while working offsite.

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Managementby Maria BattistaJanuary 3, 2019

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Midterm Election Results Will Impact NSTA's Agenda

The midterm election results will produce shifts in leadership on key transportation committees, where most NSTA priorities are considered, and on key tax-writing committees.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 3, 2019

Max Christensen Brings Key Changes With Positive Leadership

At the Iowa Department of Education, Christensen has streamlined driver training. His involvement in professional organizations has also enhanced pupil transportation safety.

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SafetyCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 2, 2019

Q & A: Caley Edgerly Shares Commitment to Optimize Technology for Greater Student Safety

The Thomas Built Buses president and CEO discusses how the manufacturer has ramped up safety technologies to fulfill its vision of safely transporting students.

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Managementby James BlueDecember 20, 2018

Smaller Buses Stand Out in Strong Sales Numbers

The Type A sales boost looks to be joining a small but growing trend toward the electric fueling option.

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Managementby Maria BattistaOctober 31, 2018

Consider the True Costs of Interstate Travel

The Unified Carrier Registration Board (UCR) affirmed its position in 2017 that a school transportation company must include all school buses in its fleet for purposes of determining UCR fees — even if only one vehicle crosses state lines.

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Managementby James BlueOctober 23, 2018

SBF’s New Edit Team Is Poised for Success

Our new editorial team is sure to bring fresh ideas and energy to the venerable School Bus Fleet brand, and they will see to it that we remain your top source for school transportation information.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonOctober 18, 2018

10 Fascinating People in Pupil Transportation

Who served as a mechanic for Marine One, the presidential helicopter? Which Texas transportation director was born in Iran? And who used to draw blood for a living? Learn about these and other intriguing school bus industry people in the return of this popular series.

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ManagementCover Storyby Thomas McMahonOctober 17, 2018

Q&A: Phil Horlock Points to Strong School Bus Sales, Despite Impact of Steel Tariffs

With healthy property tax revenue and high demand to replace old school buses, industry sales will hit recent highs again this year, says the Blue Bird CEO. Meanwhile, the manufacturer has new electric models hitting the road and a new propane engine with ultra-low NOx emissions, helping fuel a shift toward more non-diesel buses.

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