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Managementby Mike MartinNovember 2, 2017

NAPT News & Views — School Bus Stop Lawsuits Serve as Wake-Up Calls

While Washington, D.C., continues to focus on safety inside the school bus, let’s not lose sight of the fact that children being struck getting on and off school buses remains the cause of more fatalities and many debilitating injuries.

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Managementby Michaela Kwoka-Coleman, Editorial AssistantOctober 26, 2017

10 Phenomenal Women in School Transportation

School Bus Fleet finds out more about some of the women across the U.S. who are crucial to making school buses run safely and on time.

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Managementby Alfred KaramOctober 19, 2017

6 Low-Cost Ways to Boost Driver Recruitment

With a critical need for more school bus drivers, a New York district implemented these recruiting ideas with minimal investment but a sizable return in applicants.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserOctober 19, 2017

Flexible, Expedited Prep Helps CDL Test Applicants

Overlapping the process with other tests required for hiring along with flexible, customized study preparation are key.

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SafetyCover Storyby Thomas McMahonOctober 18, 2017

Who Are You Hiring? Driver Assessments Aim to Give Vital Insight

Looking to boost driver retention as well as safety, some school bus operations have added online assessments to their hiring processes. Advocates say these screening tools can help determine whether an applicant is a fit for the job.

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Managementby James BlueSeptember 20, 2017

School Buses Rescue Residents in Hurricane

Whether it’s a natural disaster or some other crisis, you never know when your school buses might need to come to the rescue.

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Safetyby Mike MartinSeptember 18, 2017

NAPT News & Views — CBS News Report Calls for Hard Look in the Mirror

NAPT's executive director says that despite a recent questionable news story, even one sexual predator behind the wheel of a school bus is one too many, and the industry should focus on ensuring it doesn’t happen again.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonSeptember 15, 2017

5 Questions: Allen Connor on Shift From Banks to Buses

The director of transportation at Columbia County (Ga.) School District discusses his background and the changes he has brought to his department.

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Managementby Clayton Wong, Editorial AssistantSeptember 13, 2017

Krapf’s Family-Oriented Culture Endures With School Bus Company Acquisition

Krapf School Bus’ recent acquisition of Birnie Bus is one of its most significant expansions in its 75-year history. The companies’ shared values will help Krapf maintain the core values of its foundation.

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ManagementCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 12, 2017

With Expert Teamwork, District Brings Transportation In-House

With only a few months’ notice, staff members at Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia bring their varied skills to the table to create a pupil transportation program nearly from scratch.

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