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ArticlesMarch 1, 2002

How to react to the mystery of Otto Nuss

We may never know why 63-year-old Otto Nuss decided to hijack his own school bus, with 13 youngsters aboard, and light out for Washington, D.C., on an...

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2002

<i>SBF</i> Showcase: Top Contractor Fleets

First Student Inc. Fleet composition: 15,000 school buses Drivers: 19,000 Students transported daily: 1,000,0...

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2002

5 Steps to a More Organized Office

A common misconception held by school transportation professionals is that a messy desk is a sign of hard work. But even in a fast-paced industry depe...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2002

Prevent Staff Drug and Alcohol Use

The use of drugs and alcohol among school bus drivers can have catastrophic consequences. Drug testing helps somewhat in fighting employee substance a...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2002

8 Ideas for Special Safety Events

Gain publicity and spread awareness about your operation using special events in conjunction with a school bus safety day. The National Highway Traffi...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2002

Take-Home Pay Less Than Zero?

Is it possible for a school bus driver to bring home a negative paycheck? Apparently so. Dan Schmidt recently quit his job as a school bus driver for...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2002

Marketing Your Operation

First and foremost, communication must be credible. And the first rule of credibility is consistency. Determine what regular messages are desired for ...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2002

Teach Your Staff How to Organize

As any transportation director knows, time management and organization are critical challenges facing school transportation. Your staff is constantly ...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2002

A Driver’s Worst Nightmare

On Nov. 7, 2001, school bus driver Lynda Clanton’s life was changed forever. While driving her Fulton County (Ga.) School District bus on its afternoo...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2002

Cost-effective retreading

It is possible to reduce tire costs while all other operating costs soar upward, says Paul Robotham, manager of vehicle maintenance services for North...

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