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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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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJune 30, 2017

Dean Transportation Bolsters Training With Virtual Reality

The school bus contractor has begun using virtual reality technology to supplement training and provide more of a "real-world" experience to drivers and attendants.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJune 28, 2017

Denis Gallagher Urges ‘Old School’ Fleets to Modernize

The CEO of Student Transportation Inc. says that many school bus operations need to replace their aging vehicles, embrace new technologies, and “totally rethink routing” to become more efficient.

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Managementby Nancy Kirk, Editorial AssistantJune 26, 2017

From Cab Driver to CEO: An Ethiopian Immigrant's Drive for School Bus Success

Tashitaa Tufaa discovered a passion for driving and a need in Minneapolis for a dedicated school bus contractor. He now employs over 400 people as the CEO of student transportation company Metropolitan Transportation Network.

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Managementby Mike MartinJune 26, 2017

NAPT News & Views — What Does Health Care Reform Have to Do With School Transportation?

Depending on what any final legislation stipulates, it could significantly impact the ability of students with disabilities and in poverty to receive necessary health services in public schools — and that impact could filter down to pupil transportation.

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Managementby Mike MartinJune 13, 2017

NAPT News & Views — We Didn't Start the Fire, But Let’s Do Something About It

Some in Congress are talking about cuts to Medicaid in the range of 25% to 35%, which would likely have a significant ripple effect on school budgets. And when school budgets are affected, school transportation will be affected.

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