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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

Nominate a great administrator

Do you know an exemplary school transportation director who deserves some recognition for his or her efforts? We’re getting ready to select a recipient for our 2012 Administrator of the Year award, and we’re accepting nominations.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 13, 2012

NTSB calls for speed limiters on trucks, buses

In response to last year's motorcoach crash in New York City that killed 15 people, the National Transportation Safety Board recommends that all new heavy vehicles be equipped with advanced speed-limiting technology.

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ProductsJuly 13, 2012

Dual-Vision XC

The Dual-Vision XC is a continuous video recording solution that utilizes two cameras in a single enclosure for interior and exterior viewing.

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ProductsJuly 13, 2012

Multi-Max 1000 Controller

The Multi-Max 1000 controller for Espar’s E-Guardian Series of bus heaters features a manual, one-button on/off control so the driver can activate the heater when waiting for students.

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ArticlesCover StoryJuly 12, 2012

Bus yard safety, inside and out

Physical security such as fences and video surveillance, in addition to providing your drivers and other staff with ID badges and safety training, can go a long way in securing your bus yard.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2012

Online course teaches accident avoidance

The Texas Engineering Extension Service course offers instruction on pre-driving preparation, dealing with adverse road conditions, avoiding common driver errors and more.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2012

Fla. district preps busing changes for GOP convention

Road closures and increased traffic will be among the challenges for Hillsborough County Public Schools’ transportation department as the Republican National Convention comes to Tampa in late August. Alternate busing plans will go into effect before the convention so staff and students can get used to the different routes.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2012

Winners Named in 2012 SBF Photo Contest

The eighth edition of our annual Photo Contest drew a record 214 captivating shots from 71 pupil transportation professionals across the nation. The top entries, as judged by our editorial staff, are in a new photo gallery on our website and appear in a pictorial feature in our August 2012 issue.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2012

Calif. bus drivers gear up for national safety competition

Six drivers from operations around the state will head to Milwaukee this weekend to participate in the 42nd Annual School Bus Driver International Safety Competition. They will complete a written exam before showcasing their skills in one of three categories in a driving competition.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2012

Nation’s mayors support stop-arm camera use

At the 80th Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors, a resolution is passed in support of this technology to help protect children as they board and disembark the bus, and to reduce the number of illegal-passing incidents. Officials say the Conference of Mayors pledges to provide information to mayors and legislators about the benefits of stop-arm cameras.

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