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Both diesel and gasoline prices increased on average across the United States this week.
School transportation professionals benefit from training to make the most efficient use of equipment aboard their buses.
Across the country, average diesel and gasoline fuel prices jumped between 8 and 11 cents compared to last week.
School transportation managers are encouraged to share their insights in School Bus Fleet's annual survey. Results will appear in the March print edition.
This might not mean human trafficking or exploitation in every one of those situations, but it does indicate that school transportation professionals are positioned to see the signs and, with proper training, can report suspicions to the right place.
Diesel prices dropped in most areas except the Rocky Mountains, while gasoline inched up again at the pump.
The 2023 survey, which will appear in the February print edition of School Bus Fleet, offers a glimpse of how special-needs transportation providers are faring and what challenges they face.
Elisa Hanley, who has represented Kentucky at the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services since 2014, looks forward to her role on the steering committee of the National Congress on School Transportation when it meets in 2025.
The strategy, developed by four federal agencies, builds on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. It includes a push for 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2040 and a net-zero economy by 2050.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that the average cost for diesel is about $4.54 this week, while gasoline costs about $3.26 on average.
While purchase orders for new school buses increased overall, production lines continue to struggle to meet demand in a timely manner due to ongoing supply chain issues. School districts might order a new bus today but not actually see it loading up with students until 2024.
Costs are up compared to last week, but still below where we were this time in 2022. The increase is attributed to reduced refinery capacity due to recent cold weather.
In 2022, highlights on the School Bus Fleet website included the “under-the-hood” CDL waiver, association collaboration, and safety concerns.
In 2022, highlights on the School Bus Fleet website included stories dealing with special-needs transportation, employee morale and retention, and CDL requirements in the midst of an ongoing school bus driver shortage.
Respondents are asked to fill out the survey no later than Jan. 3. Results will appear in the February edition of the magazine.
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