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School Bus Fleet Blogby Staff WriterJune 22, 2023

Wheels of Wisdom: Best Tools and Tech for Maintenance Tracking, Repairs, and Parts Management?

To enhance school bus maintenance operations, we are reaching out to experienced maintenance managers for their valuable advice and insights on various products available in the market. We seek recommendations on tools and technologies that can streamline maintenance tracking, repairs, and parts management.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattJune 16, 2023

Trip Sheet: Pursuit of Clean School Buses Requires Time, Money, and Commitment

From diesel to electric or propane, the ambitious endeavor of replacing the U.S. school bus fleet comes with a hefty price tag. The potential cost and time required for a complete transformation is pretty staggering.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattMay 8, 2023

Trip Sheet: Express Yourself! Don't Enjoy the Silence - Shout!

We can't expect others to read our minds and know what we need. So learn how to advocate for yourself, your team, and your passengers.

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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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School Bus Fleet Blogby Carina NobleFebruary 9, 2023

NSTA: Advocacy Team Secures Vital Clean School Bus Amendments

While NSTA remained grateful for the significant subsidy that the (Clean School Bus) program provided, the organization identified two areas of concern that could affect the long-term future of the program.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattJanuary 19, 2023

Editor's Note: Another Vital Role Emerges for School Bus Drivers

This might not mean human trafficking or exploitation in every one of those situations, but it does indicate that school transportation professionals are positioned to see the signs and, with proper training, can report suspicions to the right place.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Carina NobleJanuary 6, 2023

NSTA: NSTA Accelerates Advocacy Efforts and Plans for the New Year

We will keep everyone updated as to the latest information on our efforts and are planning our 2023 NSTA Bus-In to coordinate with the Congressional calendar at the end of April. We are hoping to resume pre-COVID events with a day full of meetings with members and staff to advocate for our industry.

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