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Managementby Ronna WeberMarch 27, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — How You Can Become an Advocate

New congressional officials and their teams are learning a whole host of new things as they begin their service, and they also need to learn about school bus transportation in order to better represent the industry's needs.

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Managementby Mike MartinMarch 27, 2017

NAPT News & Views — NHTSA Proposes Project to Gather Seat Belt Info

NAPT's executive director says that eliminating confusion, getting answers, and having additional information would go a long way toward advancing state and local consideration of lap-shoulder belts in school buses.

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Maintenanceby Nancy Kirk, Editorial AssistantMarch 24, 2017

School Bus Driver Seats Adjust to a Variety of Needs

In addition to safety and durability, driver seats offer various options for height and comfort.

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Maintenanceby Nicole SchlosserMarch 23, 2017

5 New School Bus Shop Tools

An app that helps track maintenance and fuel, a remote-controlled mobile column lift, and a portable LED work light are among the latest offerings that can assist in school bus maintenance.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMarch 23, 2017

5 Questions: Diana Hollander on Stop-Arm Running, Seat Belts

In this new series, we pose five pertinent questions to a notable person in pupil transportation. Our second discussion is with Diana Hollander, Nevada’s state director of pupil transportation and president of NASDPTS.

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Maintenanceby Larry Hannon Jr. March 16, 2017

6 Benefits of Utilizing a Driver as a Mechanic’s Helper

A school bus driver who assists in the shop can help improve communication, boost productivity, and increase safety, all while saving money for the transportation department.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserMarch 15, 2017

Cobb County Shop Turns to Gasoline Buses to Cut Costs, Recruit Techs

The Georgia district’s purchase of 25 gasoline school buses, addition of bus bays, and ongoing internship and inspection training programs have also benefited drivers and students.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMarch 13, 2017

Extra Red Lights Linked to Decrease in Illegal Passing

Five Iowa districts that tested supplemental warning lights on school buses have seen stop-arm violations drop by at least 50%.

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Managementby James BlueMarch 8, 2017

Will Someone Be Ready to Fill Your Shoes?

Transportation directors can always be looking within their own ranks to groom their eventual replacement. With that in mind, it’s important to provide professional development opportunities for staff.

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Alternative Fuelsby Ronna WeberMarch 6, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — How to Seek Funds From the VW Settlements

$2.7 billion will be used to establish a mitigation trust fund to support the replacement or repowering of school buses and other diesel vehicles.

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