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Safety•by Thomas McMahon•July 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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Management•by Nicole Schlosser•June 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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Safety•by Thomas McMahon•June 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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Management•by Nancy Kirk, Editorial Assistant•June 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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Management•by Mike Martin•June 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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Management•by Mike Martin•June 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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Safety•by Ronna Weber•June 13, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — The Intersection of Automated Vehicles and School Transportation

NSTA's executive director says that while the unique operating environment of the school transportation industry must be considered in the development of this technology, the industry must also recognize its potential benefits.

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Management•by Thomas McMahon•June 12, 2017

5 Questions: Allen Schaeffer on Diesel Emissions, VW Settlements

Allen Schaeffer, the executive director for the Diesel Technology Forum, shares insights on emission reductions, the VW settlement funds, and renewable diesel.

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Management•by Thomas McMahon•June 8, 2017

DERA Escapes Budget Cuts (Again)

DERA’s latest escape from the budget axe is a testament to its broad support in multiple industries and on both sides of the political aisle.

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Management•by Thomas McMahon•June 6, 2017

Directors Weigh Pros and Cons of Alt-Fuels, Clean Diesel

Analyzing fuel choices for school buses, assessing the impact of school reform on transportation, and dealing with the ongoing driver shortage were hot topics at SBX 2017.

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