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Managementby Mike MartinMarch 24, 2016

NAPT News & Views — Adapting and Surviving or Thriving?

We are in the midst of a paradigm shift in how we connect as human beings, and it includes transportation.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMarch 18, 2016

School Shows Big ‘Love’ for the Bus

Cosumnes River is the smallest elementary school in its district, but in February its students showed that they have no shortage of school bus spirit.

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Maintenanceby Nicole SchlosserMarch 16, 2016

11 Steps to Optimize Vehicle Lift Safety

Buying ALI-certified lifts and following ALI guidance and training, as well as daily lift checks and annual inspections, are critical to shop safety, experts say. Suppliers offer visibility-enhancing, self-locking and wireless features to further increase safety.

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Managementby Kathleen KohlerMarch 8, 2016

Balancing Rules, Fun Helps Drivers, Students Enjoy the Ride

Transportation directors and bus drivers agree: adults lead by example. Maintaining authority and having fun with students begins by building relationships of compassion and mutual respect.

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Maintenanceby Brad BarkerMarch 8, 2016

How to Cut Repair Costs with Proper Electrical Diagnosis

Avoid high repair bills and excessive down time by learning key principles for diagnosing electrical issues in school buses.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby Brittni RubinMarch 4, 2016

Shenendehowa Shop Zeroes in on Efficiency, Turnaround Time

The New York school district’s efficient and well-trained maintenance staff gets the majority of its buses back on the road after same-day upkeep, contributing to its low out-of-service rating.

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Safetyby James BlueMarch 1, 2016

A Long Drop in Danger Zone Deaths

The latest loading/unloading report shows that four students were killed in school bus danger zone incidents in the U.S. during the 2014-15 school year. That total is the lowest in the 45 years on record.

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Safetyby Ronna WeberFebruary 26, 2016

Beyond Compliance: Rewarding Safety Programs

Several voluntary safety program best practices would be worthy of inclusion in a beyond compliance program. NSTA encourages FMCSA to utilize the performance metrics of preventable accidents, non-preventable accidents and Department of Transportation reportable crashes when measuring all programs.

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Safetyby Mike MartinFebruary 24, 2016

NAPT News & Views — Buckle up for seat belt debates

We encourage you to discuss NHTSA’s new recommendation with your school boards and superintendents so they are aware of Dr. Rosekind’s opinions and can discuss their implications with state and local political leaders.

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Maintenanceby Thomas McMahonFebruary 22, 2016

Cooling Systems Meet Many School Bus Needs

From low-profile rooftop units to independent cooling for the driver’s area, the latest a/c systems offer flexibility for school transportation applications.

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