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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserJune 12, 2019

Getting Creative to Halt School Bus Stop-Arm Running

It is said that ‘Necessity is the mother of invention.’ That certainly seems to hold true when it comes to seeking a way to curb or completely eliminate illegal passing. 

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserMay 15, 2019

Students Are Also Invested in School Bus Safety

I was recently reminded of all the ways in which students have used their talents to help improve safety in and around their buses by a news story out of North Carolina.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserApril 8, 2019

Bevy of Bills Aim to Assist With School Bus Safety

A slew of bills are currently being proposed in multiple states to address school bus safety. Most involve toughening penalties on stop-arm running and allowing or even requiring stop-arm cameras on buses.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Sadiah ThompsonMarch 26, 2019

How One Lucky Coin Changed a Student’s School Bus Ride

A former Arizona school bus driver reflects on a time when he helped one of his kindergarten students overcome their fear of riding the bus by gifting him his lucky coin.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserMarch 18, 2019

School Transportation Veteran to Newspaper: Bus Driver Pay a Factor in Shortage

Michigan transportation consultant Kim Hooper responds to an article in a local newspaper on bus driver shortage to note that pay is a critical factor. 

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonMarch 4, 2019

Student-Run Café Fosters Learning Opportunities for Transportation Team

Las Vegas district school bus drivers enjoy breakfast served by special-education students while learning more about their transportation team and its role in education.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 6, 2019

The Problem Too Big to Ignore

Pupil transportation's commitment to raise awareness of trafficking is a good reminder of how connected drivers are to their communities, and how crucial they can be to stopping or even preventing these crimes.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 9, 2019

Tragic Crash Can Shed Light on Pickup Hazard

Although tragic, the fatal Indiana crash may be instructive of hazards such as lack of visibility, while the industry continues to educate the public on the dangers of passing buses and distracted driving.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonOctober 22, 2018

16 Things I’ve Learned About School Buses in 16 Years

Former SBF Executive Editor Thomas McMahon bids a fond farewell to the school transportation industry after 16 years.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Staff WriterOctober 15, 2018

More Tips for Buying Used School Buses

In SBF's October issue, a story covered tips on purchasing pre-owned school buses. Here, we share additional words of advice, including on vehicle titles and getting information at trade shows.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonSeptember 17, 2018

How Director's Service in Marines Applies to Pupil Transportation

After retiring from the Marine Corps, Adam James took on the role of director of transportation for Greenville (S.C.) County Schools. Here, he shares details on the similarities, such as daily inspections and leadership principles.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonAugust 27, 2018

School Bus Drivers Take Heat for Closing Windows

In some parts of the country, school buses are back on the road amid high temperatures. Two recent incidents show what a touchy subject the use of bus windows can be when it comes to student conduct.

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