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ArticlesAugust 1, 2001

Phillip S. Paige Named SBF's Contractor of the Year for 2001

Phillip Paige, president of Paige Bus Enterprises in Riverdale, Ill., was named School Bus Fleet's Contractor of the Year for 2001. Here's his story.

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2001

Breaking news in pupil transportation

School charter accidents spur FMCSA to offer assistance WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two recent school charter accidents involving motorcoach co...

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ArticlesJune 1, 2001

Childcare providers address the transportation dilemma

Attendees of the National Child Care Association's (NCCA) annual conference in Las Vegas in mid-March put their heads together in an attempt to unders...

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ArticlesJune 1, 2001

Looming challenges require unity among stakeholders

This is an exciting, challenging and threatening time to be in the yellow school bus business. Over the past two years, the National School Tra...

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ArticlesJune 1, 2001

Only questions remain after her son's death

Until about four months ago, I had a wonderful husband, Jimmy, and four beautiful children -- Brian, 15; Brandon, 13; Brenda, 11; and Brody, 9. Howeve...

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ArticlesJune 1, 2001

Keys to Proper Spec'ing of Wheelchair Lifts

With so many new types of wheelchairs on the market, spec'ing a wheelchair lift for a school bus has become a complex task. Some help is availab...

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2001

Do your fleet's wiring specs follow NCST recommendations?

Last year, the 13th National Conference on School Transportation (NCST) approved a 361-page document called National School Transportation Specificati...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2001

Echoes of gunshots heard on school buses

The horror, again. A 15-year-old California boy brings a gun to school and kills two students and wounds 13 others. Within days, threats of further vi...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2001

6 Steps to Improved School Site Safety

Site design, driver training, parent education and adequate supervision are key factors in reducing traffic congestion and safety hazards in school loading and unloading zones.

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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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