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Wes Platt

Wes Platt

Former Executive Editor

[Archives] 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 Carina NobleApril 21, 2023

NSTA Advocacy in Action: Automated Driving Systems Aren't Far-Flung Sci-Fi

Time will tell if these new technologies might eliminate the need for drivers of commercial vehicles, including school buses, but student-passenger safety remains a paramount concern.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Joe Redmond, First StudentApril 13, 2023

School Bus Operations and the Importance of a Security Culture

Building a security culture for any organization is essential to overcome complacency and mitigate risk.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Christian Lepe and Dr. Lisa GonzalesMarch 23, 2023

The Value of Stay Interviews in Transportation Staff Retention

Want to maintain your team? Retain it by making real connections and opening lines of communication to make sure employees feel heard and valued.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Carina NobleMarch 17, 2023

NSTA Advocacy in Action: Partnering with NHTSA to Keep Focus on Illegal School Bus Passing

"We did not get here overnight; there has likely been a quiet erosion of drivers following correct protocols around stopped school buses with several factors at work – including distracted driving and a lack of consistent continuing education requirements for drivers."

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattMarch 6, 2023

Editor's Note: Can't Pass Up This Complaint

School Bus Fleet Executive Editor Wes Platt urges more awareness about illegal passing of school buses by motorists in too much of a hurry to seem concerned about red flashing lights and extended stop arms.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Rachael PlantFebruary 16, 2023

Predictive School Bus Fleet Budgeting with Data-Driven Insights

Use fleet data to gauge appropriate distribution of funds, avoid reallocations, and improve the outlook for total cost of ownership in your school district.

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