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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2001

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

International unveils Tulsa facility TULSA, Okla. -- A B-24 bomber plant built in the 1940s is now churning out school buses. In early June,...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2001

Creating a Safe Transportation Team -- Lessons from the National Special-Needs Conference

The 10th National Conference and Exhibition on Transporting Students with Disabilities and the Preschool Population took place in Phoenix in early Mar...

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2001

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

Thomas shifts Safe-T-Liner chassis production to S.C. HIGH POINT, N.C. -- Thomas Built Buses has decided to shift production of its Saf-T-Li...

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2001

Two-Way Communication Creates Partnerships Between Management, Unions

Open, honest communication, mutual respect and clear expectations are the keys to the common goal of management and unions — a safe and efficient transportation program.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2001

'Graying' bus drivers raise safety concerns

If we’re lucky, we’ll all live long enough to rail about the indignities of old age. Failing eyesight and hearing, brittle bones, forgetfu...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2001

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

This special section spotlights successful and innovative school bus programs. This showcase profiles four of the largest school bus contractors in North America.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2001

Breaking news in pupil transportation

Fatal crash spurs underride query SPRINGBROOK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Officials at the North Pocono School District are considering installing...

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2001

5 Steps to Improve Your Dispatch Operation

School bus operators recommend hiring dispatchers from within the department, establishing support networks and investing in the latest technology.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2001

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

Diesel exhaust study assailed by industry LOS ANGELES — A highly publicized study that suggests that children riding in school buses are exp...

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

We're a healthy family, despite our weak links

It would be laughable, if it weren’t so outrageous. Two school bus drivers allegedly conspired with a kindergartner to cheat on a drug test. Acc...

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