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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJuly 22, 2015

6 Ways to Instill Safety Culture Among Drivers

Making sure drivers commit to preventive behaviors and that they understand how to eliminate risk are key. Discussing near-miss incidents as a group has also proved to be effective.

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Managementby James BlueJuly 1, 2015

Low pay often fuels school bus driver shortage

Our 2015 Contractor Survey found that driver shortage among school bus contractors is on the increase. Adding to the difficulty of attracting people to the school bus driving profession is the pay.

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Managementby Steve SimmonsJune 26, 2015

NAPT News & Views — Now being on 'Candid Camera' is common

Many of us recall the “olden days” when Allen Funt’s hilarious TV show “Candid Camera” was a big hit. Little did we know then that being on a candid camera eventually would be commonplace.

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Maintenanceby Nicole SchlosserJune 24, 2015

6 Tips for Saving Water With Bus Wash Systems

Measures to cut water use while maintaining a clean fleet include brush systems, nozzle upkeep, and using foams and soap alternatives such as vehicle wash agents, suppliers say.

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ManagementCover Storyby Thomas McMahonJune 23, 2015

15 Ways to Spread Good News About Your Operation

Who says all school bus news has to be bad news? Take a proactive approach to promoting your department’s successes through social media, newsletters, events and other PR efforts.

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Managementby Lisa HudsonJune 12, 2015

Kickert School Bus Hits 100-Year Milestone

Throughout its history, the Illinois-based contractor has been at the forefront of using alternative fuels for its vehicles — beginning with a horse and wagon powered by oats and hay.

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Alternative Fuelsby James BlueJune 8, 2015

Room for more growth in alt-fuels

In the past two years, alternative-fuel school bus sales more than doubled, and the options for alternative-fuel school buses have multiplied.

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Managementby Barry SudduthJune 4, 2015

NAPT News & Views — NAPT Summit and SBX: All about <i>you</i>

A discussion after the first SBX captured perfectly why we offer this new membership benefit and have the annual Summit. Commenting on the myriad challenges facing school transportation professionals and why she found SBX valuable, an attendee said she “was hoping to find people that could help me solve some of my problems.”

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 1, 2015

School buses play a key position in athletics

With running having become a lifelong pursuit for me, I recently found myself once again riding a school bus to an important race, just like in high school. On April 20, I ran in the Boston Marathon for the first time. ...

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Alternative Fuelsby Thomas McMahonMay 27, 2015

Alt-fueling Equipment Offers Myriad Options for Fleet Needs

For operations that run propane or CNG school buses, suppliers can provide customized solutions for efficient and reliable fueling.

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