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Management•Cover Story•by Thomas McMahon•December 22, 2017

Franklin Tackles Critical Transportation Issues

At Atlanta Public Schools, John Franklin has led a turnaround that has bolstered bus reliability while boosting staff and public relations.

Management•by James Blue•December 15, 2017

Like Sales Numbers, School Bus Options Are on the Rise

Consider this contrast: SBF's 2018 Fact Book listings include 10 school bus body manufacturers. Ten years ago, only six of those companies were in the market.

Management•by James Blue•November 13, 2017

Recruiting Ideas: Signs of the Times

Many operations have taken steps to mitigate the driver shortage, and we’ve been passing their strategies along to our readers.

Management•by Thomas McMahon•November 2, 2017

5 Questions: Bill Powell on Responding to Hurricane, Building Industry Leaders

It's been a busy year for Bill Powell, who moved into a new transportation facility, dealt with the impacts of Hurricane Harvey, and became president of the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation.

Management•by Tiffany Boykin•November 2, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Expanded Footprint, New Webinar Series on Tap for NSTA

NSTA is in a season of change that includes new staff, a renewed focus on membership and value, and continued attention on hot topic legislative and regulatory issues.

Management•by Mike Martin•November 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.

Management•by Michaela Kwoka-Coleman, Editorial Assistant•October 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.

Management•by Alfred Karam•October 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.

Management•by Nicole Schlosser•October 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.

Safety•Cover Story•by Thomas McMahon•October 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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