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ArticlesCover StoryOctober 8, 2009

In-Service Meetings Promote Year-Round Driver Training

School bus operations strengthen drivers’ skills and expand their knowledge of timely industry topics with these meetings. Guest speakers can enhance the value of the meetings, while auxiliary training and incentive programs help to keep drivers engaged.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2009

Father funds school bus from his post in Iraq

LAWRENCE, Kan. — A father working as a contractor in Iraq spearheaded a campaign recently to secure school bus transportation for his daughter and ot...

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2009

Feds aim to crack down on texting bus drivers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A forthcoming federal rulemaking will seek to disqualify school bus drivers convicted of texting while driving from maintaining th...

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2009

Thomas Built Buses names essay contest winners

HIGH POINT, N.C. — More than 1,000 entries were received for the fourth annual Thomas Built Buses Children’s Choice School Bus Driver of the Year nat...

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ArticlesCover Storyby Thomas McMahonOctober 2, 2009

Q&A: Dirk Kempthorne Goes Yellow

The former senator, governor and secretary of the Interior is a high-profile fan of the school bus industry. Here Kempthorne, who will address the NAPT this fall, discusses budgets, energy and politics in an exclusive interview.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 1, 2009

Brown Bus Co. celebrates 50 years

NAMPA, Idaho — Brown Bus Co. celebrated its 50th anniversary in August with an open house for community members, customers and employees, past and pre...

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2009

Violent Students: Contributing Factors

School bus drivers and transportation administrators constantly multitask. As bus drivers negotiate around traffic on the highway, they must also watc...

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonOctober 1, 2009

A mistake that can be fatal

The tragedy took place just blocks from our home. An 86-year-old man in a Buick Le Sabre struck a stopped car, continued through an intersection a...

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Articlesby StaffOctober 1, 2009

Brake safety devices urged for buses

WASHINGTON, D.C. — School buses and other heavy vehicles should be equipped with technology to prevent unintended acceleration, the National Transport...

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Articlesby StaffOctober 1, 2009

NCST gears up for 2010

As the date of the 15th National Congress on School Transportation (NCST) draws closer, state representatives for the event are being appointed.

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