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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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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonNovember 18, 2016

Why My Son Doesn’t Ride the School Bus

I’ve been reluctant to write about this topic, but I felt that our story would provide valuable insights into the experience of a special-needs student, the importance of retaining good drivers, and the difficult decisions parents often face.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby By Fred LenzNovember 3, 2016

Op-Ed: A School Bus Operator’s Take on Seat Belts

Fred Lenz of St. James Bus Service presents his perspective on why school buses should not have seat belts.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Phillip HaldamanOctober 14, 2016

Roger's Last Ride: Putting Our Compassion Into Action

A transportation director's humbling and dramatic story about one of her employees exemplifies the practice of turning compassion into an action verb.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby James BlueSeptember 23, 2016

Go Social, But Don’t Go Viral

Passengers can easily capture drivers’ actions on smartphones and post them online for anyone to see. That’s all the more reason to maintain a professional manner and follow proper procedures at all times.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 19, 2016

Does a Reported Drug Abuse Spike Impact Pupil Transportation?

A national survey finds that about 16% of all prescription drug use is misuse, and another study shows that illicit drug use has gone up, even among safety-sensitive professionals. What does this mean for pupil transportation? 

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Kim MahannaSeptember 13, 2016

Tapping in to Tax Credits for Transportation

Many transportation companies are not taking advantage of some of the applicable tax credits. Here, a CPA provides details on fuel tax savings and a work opportunity credit.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonAugust 29, 2016

Saluting the ‘Father of the Yellow School Bus’

There have been many industry developments to cover during School Bus Fleet’s 60 years. But one of the most influential pupil transportation events, organized by Dr. Frank Cyr, occurred 17 years before the magazine’s inception.

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