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Wes Platt
Former Executive Editor
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Former Executive Editor
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According to PERC's Michael Taylor, propane does not require additional fluids, engine block heaters or preventive measures to be taken even on the coldest days of winter. Propane buses crank reliably, warm up quickly and provide consistent heat throughout the passenger compartment, he says.
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With the 20th anniversary of the Fox River Grove tragedy, in which seven students were killed, this week is a fitting time to review rail crossing safety procedures at your operation.
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If you haven’t spread the word in your community, chances are good that they don’t know about this important week in pupil transportation. It’s a great opportunity to promote the exemplary safety record of the school bus industry.
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A federal report projects that over a 10-year period, the second-highest number of transportation job openings will be for school bus or special client bus drivers.
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The death of autistic student Paul Lee, who was left on his school bus, is a tragic reminder of the importance of thoroughly checking every bus after every run.
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Connecting with a group of school bus contractors from Massachusetts, catching up with my former school bus driver in Oregon and getting great feedback from readers in the South were just a few of the benefits I've experienced by attending industry events this year.
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