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Managementby Ronna WeberAugust 7, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — The Beginnings of Real Regulatory Reform

Two initiatives that the National School Transportation Association has worked extensively to modify or defeat over the past few years have recently been withdrawn by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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Managementby Mike MartinAugust 7, 2017

NAPT News & Views — The School Transportation Marketplace Is Changing, Quickly

With many districts expanding walking distances as a cost-savings measure, it’s time we come to grips with the reality that if no yellow bus is available, someone else will fill the void.

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Special Needs TransportationCover Storyby StaffAugust 1, 2017

6 Steps for Securing Students in Wheelchairs

To bolster protection of passengers with mobility devices, training expert Darren Reaume shares tips for getting the best fit with securement equipment.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJuly 28, 2017

3 Tips for Building a Healthy Wellness Program

Opportunities to save money on health insurance premiums by participating in health screenings and fitness and education activities motivate employees while helping employers save on claims and reap the benefits of a healthier workforce.

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Safetyby Michael DallessandroJuly 26, 2017

8 Keys to a Safe School Bus Operation

After a string of fatal crashes shook the industry, the time is ripe to refocus on the fundamentals of transportation management, from hiring the right people to putting the needs of children first.

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Safetyby James BlueJuly 21, 2017

Focus on ‘One Thing’: Student Safety

Certainly, driving a school bus involves doing more than “one thing,” but every task is part of the bigger task at hand: safely transporting students to and from school.

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Managementby Ronna WeberJuly 19, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — An Opportunity to Be on the Offense

NSTA says that after having been on the defense for many years due to continued regulatory burdens placed on the industry, a new bill takes an offensive step forward.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJuly 12, 2017

Training Programs Help Prep Drivers for Safe Service

Pre-trip inspections, defensive driving, and behavior management are among the vital topics covered in video and online training offerings.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJuly 10, 2017

Contractors Boost Incentives, Advertising to Attract Drivers

Many Top 50 survey respondents offer bonuses or other monetary incentives. Nearly half ramp up their advertising to recruit drivers as shortages continue to be a challenge.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJuly 6, 2017

5 Questions: Michael Martucci on Illegal Passing, Staff Recruiting

Our discussion this month covers stop-arm running, drug and alcohol testing, employee recruitment, and other topics with the Quality Bus Service owner and NYSBCA president.

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