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Alternative FuelsCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserMay 22, 2015

Making the Business Case for Alternative Fuels

End users say savings on propane autogas and CNG fuel and maintenance costs, along with having to perform less maintenance, help recoup the extra cost of purchasing the vehicles and installing fueling systems.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMay 21, 2015

School Bus eXchange Drills Down on Keys for Success

At the inaugural SBX event, school transportation officials share ideas on such topics as efficiency, technology and identifying the outputs of a successful operation.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMay 14, 2015

A digital issue for a digital age

SBF decided to switch the Canadian Fact Book from print to digital this year for two key reasons: to get this information-packed issue to more people, and to do it more efficiently.

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Safetyby James BlueMay 11, 2015

Stats show steady growth in contracted school buses

Data collected by SBF over the past six consecutive years show increases in the proportion of contractor buses being used, from one-quarter in 2007-08 to one-third in 2012-13.

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Safetyby Ronna WeberMay 6, 2015

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Should FMCSA increase the federal insurance minimums?

The FCMSA is considering an increase in the federal minimum insurance requirements for passenger motor carriers. This is a very important issue for school bus contractors, as these requirements could dramatically affect insurance costs.

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Safetyby Steven KalmesMay 1, 2015

NAPT News & Views — Campaign to highlight safety around school buses

The theme of National School Bus Safety Week this year is “Be smart. Be seen. I wait in a safe place.”

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Safetyby StaffApril 29, 2015

District's School Bus Seat Belt Project is a Proactive Step

Westfield (Ind.) Washington Schools will test out lap-shoulder belts on six of its buses. Several aspects of the program are interesting, such as that it's not in reaction to a crash or a mandate from lawmakers.

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Safetyby Richard BrentApril 24, 2015

The Case for Audio Monitoring on School Buses

Audio monitoring can help deter and resolve verbal conflicts, bullying accusations and general bad behavior. But privacy concerns must be addressed.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonApril 22, 2015

New Thomas Built CEO Discusses New CNG Bus, Plant Expansion

Caley Edgerly takes the helm as the school bus OEM launches another alternative-fuel option and works to increase plant production by 25%.

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Managementby Peggy A. BurnsApril 17, 2015

6 Key Things I Hope I've Taught You

As her career draws to a close, legal expert Peggy Burns reflects on the essential guidance she has given to pupil transporters over the past 20 years.

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