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ArticlesOctober 1, 1998

Turmoil at Carpenter burdens entire industry

At press time, Carpenter’s survival was in doubt, hinging on a bailout plan that seemed more grounded in wishful thinking than reality.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 1998

Roadeo champions reveal secrets of their success

Practice, persistence and preparation are the keys to winning a school bus driving competition

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ArticlesOctober 1, 1998

Manage an Activity-Trip Crisis Before it Occurs

Improve your communication links, driver-chaperone training and post-accident preparation to maximize transportation safety.

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Collage showing hurricane satellite image, wildfire flames, storm-damaged home debris, and flooded street with stop sign. Overlay text reads “Natural Disasters: Stories of Preparation, Recovery & Resilience – School Bus Fleet.”
ArticlesOctober 1, 1998

How to Navigate Your Fleet Through Disasters

Coordinated plans — rehearsed in tabletop and actual simulations — ensure that school bus operators can handle nature's nastiest surprises.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 1998

Safety training has bottom-line impact

No piece of equipment can replace a good driver and attendant training program.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 1998

Limit Your Liability — Before Accidents Happen

Reducing your liability exposure requires constant attention to driver training, awareness of a fleet's weaknesses and a commitment to 'best practices.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 1998

The Secret of Letting Go

Consistency, documentation and progressive discipline are the keys to 'successful' termination of drivers and others.

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ArticlesAugust 3, 1998

Kevin Endres Named SBF’s Contractor of the Year

Longtime Vermont contractor is recognized for quality of transportation service and commitment to the community.

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ArticlesJune 1, 1998

We need to create a new generation of drivers

Drivers in the past did as was expected, and did it with much less training and education than we enjoy today. Through the years, however, the school bus driving "job" has turned into the school bus driving "profession."

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ArticlesJune 1, 1998

Let Uncle Sam lend a helping hand

By far, the most pressing issue for school bus contractors these days is the driver shortage.

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