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ArticlesApril 1, 1999

Internet Provides Practical Benefits for Transportation Managers

The Internet can be used to track key legislation and approaching storms. It also can trim costs in disseminating information.

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ArticlesApril 1, 1999

Get More from Your Specs in the Long Run

Before you send out your next set of bids, review your spec'ing process to ensure that it delivers the product that you want.

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ArticlesApril 1, 1999

Take a sneak peek into a digital school bus

First off, I would like to thank the Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation for its hospitality at its annual conference in Columbus in mid-March.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 1999

Tragedy puts emphasis on planning, teamwork

When such a tragedy occurs, it challenges our leadership skills. As a superintendent, it's my job to ensure that every department, including transportation, is working as a team with the district office.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 1999

Staff Empowerment Is Objective of Team Management System

By adopting a decentralized, team-oriented structure, Tulsa's transportation department has shifted decision-making power to the rank and file.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 1999

Head Start Programs Push 'Commitment' to Recruit, Retain Drivers

Fortunately, wages are not the driving force for employment. 'Making a difference' is the leading attraction, and many parents respond.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 1999

Driver turnover hurts, but there's gain in pain

I'd like to offer my own advice on dealing with the driver shortage. Some of this is drawn from my experience in the publishing world, which has its own healthy share of turnover.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 1999

Staying Power: Keys to Improving Driver Retention

Job satisfaction is the key to retaining drivers. Treat them with respect, compensate them fairly, show your appreciation - or lose them.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 1999

Children learn from parents that buses are 'loser cruisers'

We spend countless hours in the schools, working with the elementary students to foster a sense of responsibility and respect.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 1999

Show no mercy toward these neglectful drivers

I've said this before, school bus drivers have a tremendous - and terrible - responsibility. So many things can go wrong.

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