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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserApril 15, 2015

Growing GPS, Student Tracking Capabilities Offer More Security Tools

Suppliers are providing more immediate and detailed information for parents and transportation managers through apps and video; customizable alerts andvehicle parameters; planning versus actual views; and tablets on board buses.   

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserApril 13, 2015

Contractors Turn to Partnerships, Tracking to Bolster Security

Partnering with law enforcement, taking advantage of federal security assessments and student tracking are some of the measures contractors are taking to ensure a safer school bus ride.

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Safetyby Guy Bliesner and Brian ArmesApril 7, 2015

8 Ways to Optimize the Use of School Bus Video Surveillance

To make sure you’re getting the best use of the surveillance systems on your buses, consider these eight practices that can help improve student behavior, identify training needs and support your drivers.

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SafetyCover Storyby Thomas McMahonApril 3, 2015

10 Tips for Stepping Up School Bus Security

From thorough pre-trip inspections to building rapport with students, here are 10 practices that can help prevent or respond to security threats.

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Managementby James BlueMarch 31, 2015

How school transportation compares in the U.K.

The U.K.’s lack of a standard yellow bus is a prominent difference between the British and American school transportation systems, but the two have more similarities than you might expect.

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Safetyby Ronna WeberMarch 31, 2015

NSTA Advocacy in Action — What is a negotiated rulemaking, and is it a good thing?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed employing the negotiated rulemaking process to find a solution to its long-proposed concept of entry-level driver training. What is this process, and is it a good thing?

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Maintenanceby David AndersonMarch 27, 2015

Shop pop quiz: brakes, transmission and more

Here’s a stimulating quiz on school bus maintenance issues to share and discuss with your shop team. Topics covered include valve timing, air brakes and hard starting.

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Managementby Mike MartinMarch 27, 2015

NAPT News & Views — Keeping NCST effective, relevant

For the work of the NCST to be relevant and to serve as a model of the school transportation industry’s best practices, interim amendments of the recommendations are essential.

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Maintenanceby Nicole SchlosserMarch 25, 2015

5 New Products to Boost Shop Efficiency

Offerings are designed to organize and expedite maintenance work and keep the shop floor clean.

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Maintenanceby Thomas McMahonMarch 20, 2015

How to Pinpoint and Prevent Common Brake Problems

Brake experts give guidance on conducting thorough inspections, servicing the brake systems and teaching school bus drivers what to watch out for.

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