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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

Quiz Your School Bus Technicians

The following questions are from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test for school bus technicians, which certifies techn...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Minimize fuel usage with these 5 tips

Although fuel prices have dipped significantly in the past few months, it’s still wise to review fuel-saving tips with your bus drivers. The following...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

News Alert

School buses included in legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The anti-terrorism legislation signed by President Bush in late October includes sc...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Prevent Overtime Pay Abuse

Several cases of overtime pay abuse by school district employees (including bus drivers) have come to the forefront in recent months. In Escambia (Fla...

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training and reducing absenteeism
Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Try Cross-Training

Tardiness, absenteeism, and low morale are the sworn enemies of many managers. How can we build team spirit and make our drivers and other employees want to come to work each day?

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Sell Surplus Equipment

The Internet has become an invaluable resource for operators, but it may have capabilities that you’ve yet to tap into. In Utah, school districts are ...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Top 10 Discipline Mistakes

Behavior problems among passengers can lead to more than just an unruly school bus. School transportation managers indicate that rowdy students are on...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Judgment Call

You’ve hired a school bus driver, and he’s done satisfactory work for the first three months. Now you learn from one of your staff who worked with him...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

How to Maximize Fleet Security

Although the chances of a terrorist attack on a school bus are minimal, being prepared is what counter-terrorism is all about. The following suggestio...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Cooperate With Driver in Litigation

After being involved in a fatal accident, the bus driver was dismissed from employment. Once dismissed, he became uncooperative with his company’s def...

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