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Safetyby James BlueFebruary 7, 2017

Don't Skimp on Safety Sleep

According to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, drivers who miss one to two hours of the recommended seven hours of sleep nearly double their risk for a crash.

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Special Needs TransportationCover Storyby Thomas McMahonFebruary 3, 2017

Special-Needs Partnership Boosts Driver Training

At CUSD 300 in Illinois, the transportation and special-education departments have joined forces to develop new training tools for drivers and aides and to provide a consistent experience for students.

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Managementby Ronna WeberJanuary 30, 2017

NSTA Advocacy in Action — A Government in Transition

The presentation of the budget becomes one of the new president’s first significant actions, as this gives insight into the priorities and initiatives of the new administration.

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Managementby Mike MartinJanuary 25, 2017

NAPT News & Views — Complacency: the Enemy That Must Be Defeated

Tragic incidents cause us to rethink everything we do and double down on measures we believe will make the system even safer.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 24, 2017

New Transportation Technology Tools for 2017

Whether looking for quick and seamless data integration or to boost safety or energy efficiency, school transportation directors have a number of options for the new year.

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Managementby Megan Satalich, Editorial AssistantJanuary 18, 2017

School Bus Tracking Apps Aim to Give Parents Peace of Mind

Tracking apps can be a useful tool for alerting families when there has been a bus delay or route change. These apps are also designed to help students have fewer tardy days and absences.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJanuary 13, 2017

When the Going Gets Tough, Reitano Gets Tougher

Whether it's solving school bus challenges, confronting a state association crisis, or fighting cancer (twice), New Jersey's Ingrid Reitano has stayed strong for more than 40 years in pupil transportation.

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Alternative FuelsCover Storyby Brittni RubinJanuary 11, 2017

Missouri District Carries Out Multi-Year Alt-Fuel and Technology Plan

In an effort to reduce emissions, cut costs, and improve its fleet, Blue Springs School District has implemented a variety of changes, including a new CNG station, Wi-Fi on activity buses, and a stop-arm camera system.

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Managementby James BlueDecember 22, 2016

Publisher's Perspective: Another Good Year for School Bus Sales

The 2016 total of school bus sales in the U.S. and Canada, 40,925 units, is the highest mark for the industry in the past 10 years.

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Managementby James BlueNovember 17, 2016

Self-Driving Trucks Are Here — Could Buses Be Far Behind?

If autonomous school buses are in our future, they will still need a pupil transportation professional on board to keep an eye on the kids and to make sure that loading and unloading are carried out safely.

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