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Wes Platt
Lauren Fletcher

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Join us in an open-ended conversation about children and school buses – and the people who bring them together from SBF's editorial team and guest authors.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonMarch 28, 2017

How School Bus Driving Champ Larry Hannon Prepares for Safety Competitions

With the coming of “roadeo” season, we spotlight drivers who have taken part in the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition. First up is nine-time winner Larry Hannon Sr.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonMarch 17, 2017

Turning Downtime Into Uptime

In any line of work — and that includes pupil transportation — committing to regular exercise will pay off both personally and professionally. If you think you’re too busy, consider the multifaceted daily routine of school bus driver/competitive sprinter Emma McGowan.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserMarch 13, 2017

Can Wi-Fi Make the School Bus an Effective Extension of the Classroom?

The onboard technology not only enables students to complete their homework during the ride, but can reportedly be considered an instructional expense. Additionally, the router can accommodate other technologies such as GPS and connectivity for the driver’s tablet.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonFebruary 10, 2017

10 Reasons I Love the Bus

With the arrival of the annual Love the Bus campaign, I’ve been reflecting on what it is about those big, yellow vehicles that makes my heart soar. OK — maybe that’s an overstatement, but I do have some compelling reasons to be grateful for school buses.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonJanuary 27, 2017

Another Look at Electronic Stability Control

The phone rang, and I looked down at the caller ID: “CHATTANOOGA TN.” I immediately knew the awful reason for the call, if not who the caller was. It was Tuesday, Nov. 22, the morning after the devastating school bus crash …

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Debbie HunkaDecember 16, 2016

Most-Viewed Blog Post of 2016

For years, Margaret “Phemie” Hunka waved and held up signs for students riding buses by her home in Alberta. Her daughter-in-law, school bus driver Debbie Hunka, shares a tribute to Phemie, who died in 2015.

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