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ManagementCover Storyby Lynda Van KurenSeptember 12, 2018

Island Time Crunch: How Ground Transport Got Up and Running on Maui

With limited time to acquire buses and recruit drivers, Louis Gomes and his team worked quickly to launch service for Maui students before a new school year began.

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Safetyby James BlueAugust 16, 2018

Adding Electronic Stability Control to School Buses Is a Step in the Right Direction

Electronic stability control still isn’t required on school buses in the U.S., so adding the safety technology is still a proactive move.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserAugust 15, 2018

Targeting Seat Belts, Driver Oversight, States Respond to Fatal Crashes

As New Jersey considers a lap-shoulder belt requirement and reviews several new school bus safety bills, one district equips new buses with the three-point belts and bolsters training. Meanwhile, Tennessee establishes a grant program to fund seat belts on school buses.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonAugust 15, 2018

Michael Tornabe Goes Beyond the Contract for Top Service

The Logan Bus Co. leader grows the family business while staying connected with staff and customers, who say he exceeds requirements to do what’s best for students.

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SafetyCover Storyby Hal MatternAugust 13, 2018

Safety Initiatives Strengthen Training for Drivers and Students

Award-winning Georgia school districts share details on their efforts to sharpen school bus safety skills.

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Safetyby Louk MarkhamAugust 13, 2018

Learning From a Fatal Bus-Train Crash

A survivor’s account of a 1931 rail crossing tragedy, along with safety tips from Operation Lifesaver, made for a memorable training program for school bus drivers in Merced, California.

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Managementby Michaela Kwoka-Coleman, Editorial AssistantAugust 1, 2018

Tennessee District Adds Behavior Monitors, Drops Disciplinary Referrals

With five rotating bus monitors, Dickson County Schools is working to improve student behavior, boosting safety for drivers and passengers.

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Safetyby James BlueJuly 24, 2018

Surveillance Footage Fills Need for Unbiased Evidence

As recent news shows, video surveillance systems on school buses are essential for getting a clear picture of events.

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Managementby Brian MahanyJuly 23, 2018

School Bus Drivers Not Exempt From Federal Overtime Rules

Despite clear case law, many school districts and bus companies still shortchange their drivers. Confusion lies with exemptions and rules related to collective bargaining.

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Safetyby O. Shelley KempJuly 20, 2018

Looking for More Drivers? Try School Bus Safety Outreach

Durham's recruiters team up with school districts and the company’s safety team to educate their communities about school bus safety. Through that effort, they are able to hire more drivers.

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