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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

How to Trim Vandalism Repair Costs

The cost of repair to school bus interiors damaged by vandalism varies largely from operation to operation. Likewise, repair strategies vary greatly. ...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Overcoming the Fears of Driver Trainees

What is the most difficult hurdle to overcome in behind-the-wheel training of new bus drivers? For some, it's simply the size of the bus.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Cold-weather checklist

To help avoid unnecessary damage to the engine in harsh winter weather, the International Bus Vehicle Center offers the following five tips.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Driver-Mechanic Relations

Effective communication between drivers and mechanics is key to keeping buses in top shape and creating a pleasant, efficient work environment. To avo...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

What Went Wrong in Fatal Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined that the school bus driver’s failure to follow standard rail crossing safety procedures was...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Handling Misconduct off the School Bus

To what extent can a school administrator act on student misconduct off the bus? If the misconduct is “connected” to the school, then the administr...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Bus Spec’ing Mismatches to Avoid

During the spec’ing process, what are the most common mismatches of chassis options and bodies for conventional buses? John Thompson, director of t...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Pushing for Safer School Buses

In light of two recent school bus tragedies, State Senator Mike Foley of Lincoln, Neb., is working tirelessly to ensure that the state’s school buses ...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Encourage Peer Evaluation

Because they work side by side, employees may be in the best position to appraise each other’s performance. It is difficult, however, to expect that t...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Electric School Bus Hits the Road

The Mid-Del Technology Center in Oklahoma City has received an electric school bus from Solectria Corp. of Woburn, Mass. The bus will be used to trans...

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