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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2010

Provider Enterprises awarded for efficiency

The special-needs school transportation company has reportedly reduced fuel consumption by nearly 10 percent, for a savings of approximately $50,000, by using fleet tracking technology from Navman Wireless.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2010

American Logistics to help serve Texas districts

The special-needs transportation management company has partnered with Innovative Transportation Solutions with the goal of improving services and reducing transportation costs for school districts statewide.

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ProductsJune 1, 2010

Access & Mobility: A Guide for Transporting Students with Disabilities in California

The 2nd Edition of Access & Mobility: A Guide for Transporting Students with Disabilities in California provides best practices for pupil transporters and special-education administrators that can be applied nationwide.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2010

Key pupil transportation events kick off next week

The National Congress on School Transportation, held every five years, will return to Warrensburg, Mo. In Ottawa, the every-two-years Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference will commence. Blue Bird announces its exhibition details for the Canadian show.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2010

Obama administration official to discuss bullying

In a free Web seminar, Kevin Jennings of the U.S. Department of Education will speak to pupil transportation professionals on eliminating bullying and harassment to ensure that students can stay focused on learning.

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Newsby StaffApril 6, 2010

New edition of special-needs transportation guide available

The second edition of Access & Mobility: A Guide for Transporting Students with Disabilities in California offers advice on a wide range of topics, including cost efficiencies, least restrictive environment and collaboration. Although it was produced for California, transportation and special-needs administrators nationwide can apply the best practices.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2010

NAPT recommends American Logistics’ services

The transportation management company has been added to NAPT’s Recommended Products Program. American Logistics aims to help school districts maximize route efficiency and lower the costs associated with transporting special-needs students using its proprietary software.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2010

California DOE to host special-needs transportation conference

Two-day event will be held in counties throughout the state in July and August. Topics such as behavior management, wheelchair and occupant securement, and confidentiality will be discussed.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2010

Veteran bus driver has big heart

Frankie Keen, a school bus driver since 1971, currently serves students with disabilities for a Virginia school district. Her love for the kids she transports causes her to go beyond transporting them safely to and from school — she views herself as a surrogate parent.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2010

Special-needs event offers solutions in bad economy

In nearly 40 sessions held during the Transporting Students With Disabilities & Preschoolers conference, attendees participated in evacuation, securement and sensitivity training. The opening general session gave insights into the current hot topic of restraint and seclusion legislation.

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