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At this point in the calendar year, many of us have fallen behind on — or maybe even forgotten about — our New Year’s resolutions. But since you work in pupil transportation, do you set new school year’s resolutions? If not, here are a few ideas.
Read More →In the September 2012 issue of SBF, I wrote an article titled “Positive Interactions Encourage Peaceful Bus Ride,” where I discussed programs and initiatives that officials said have helped to improve student behavior on the school bus. Here, I’ll share with you additional information that didn’t make it into the article.
Read More →One activity that adds to the summer busyness is taking delivery of new buses. By one estimate, close to two-thirds of school buses are ordered for summer delivery. Why is that? And is it in the industry’s best interest? ...
Read More →One of the things I enjoy about my job writing for SBF is getting to know how our readers spend their time outside of the operation that they work for. We recently learned about a Kentucky school bus driver who also runs a nail salon, and a director of transportation in Maine that holds a second job during the summer months. ...
Read More →Our David Strickland article could mark the first time that SCHOOL BUS FLEET has interviewed an administrator of NHTSA, which regulates school buses, tracks accident data and develops training materials related to pupil transportation. But this is not just about what we at SBF did. It’s part of what I see as growing ties between the pupil transportation community and key federal agencies. ...
Read More →Although I didn’t ride a school bus growing up, I did take them when I went on field trips. One trip I remember vividly was a visit to The Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. It was an eye-opening experience, and it got me thinking ...
Read More →In the ongoing struggle to protect pupil transportation service from the chopping block, many school district officials and even state legislators are looking for ways to help school bus operations generate revenue. One idea that has seen its fair share of controversy lately is school bus fees. ...
Read More →Outside of work, I’m often reminded of how school buses are an integral part of our culture. I recently saw a preview for “The Dark Knight Rises,” which included a scene with a school bus. This is one of many films where yellow buses play a role. They also remain useful after they’re retired, further exemplifying ...
Read More →For Kyle Alderson, having a school bus involved in his wedding wasn't just a fun and eye-catching way to get from the ceremony to the reception — it was also a meaningful link to his efforts for school bus safety in his youth.
Read More →I read an interesting story recently that reported on an impending partnership for school bus driver training between an Augusta, Ga.-based school district and a local technical college. One of the objectives of the course is to help create a more qualified applicant pool. Around that time, I also spoke with a driver trainer at another operation, who shared with me some of the challenges she faces in instructing bus drivers. One thing she said was that ...
Read More →About three-fourths of respondents to a recent survey said that no training-related budget cuts were made at their operation this school year. That finding and others in SBF's new Driver Training Survey suggest that the industry's commitment to thorough instruction of school bus drivers remains strong — even in a time of widespread budget shortfalls. ...
Read More →As I researched former school transportation leader Joe Mirabella to write an article on him after his untimely death, I got the sense that he was committed to doing what he felt was right — even if that meant going against the grain. ...
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