Kids know good drivers
Surely most children aren’t aware of all the specific requirements. But they do seem to understand that being a school bus driver is a tough job that not everyone is cut out for.
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February 2014
Team stays proactive to maintain safe service
From its school bus maintenance to its driver training, the transportation employees at Forest Hills Public Schools in Grand Rapids, Mich., look ahead and analyze information to identify potential problems or areas that need improvement.
Subscribe Digital EditionNAPT News & Views — New board members describe themselves in 3 words
To shed some light on the personalities who make up the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) board of directors, the association is conducting a series of board member profiles. In this edition, we hear from Dwight Gleaves, the association’s new affiliate member director, and Steve Kalmes, who recently began a term as Region 5 director for NAPT and is a past president of the association.
A/c units keep current with cooling needs
Trends in school bus air-conditioning systems include increased demand for bulkhead evaporators and rooftop units, officials say. Here’s a look at key features in the latest cooling technology.
Rising costs, security and bus eligibility cuts are key issues
Having held a variety of leadership roles in the industry, Don Carnahan brings diverse insight to his second term as president of NAPT. Here, he shares his perspectives on changes and challenges in pupil transportation.
Cooperative helps districts save money, time
Walla Walla (Wash.) School District won matching funds from the state to obtain funds for a facility to support a cooperative that serves three school district transportation departments, and it hasn’t cost taxpayers additional tax dollars. The Southeast Washington Transportation Cooperative provides vehicle maintenance at a fraction of the cost of local shops as well as a driver training program that saves districts staff and time.
A.R.M.O.R.-StopArm
REI has upgraded its A.R.M.O.R.-StopArm to capture up to four lanes of stop-arm violators. Company officials said nearly all metro street configurations are covered by REI’s newest innovation.
Onboard Interior and Exterior Cameras
AngelTrax’s new line of onboard interior and exterior high-definition cameras are designed to improve nighttime and low light video capture, company officials said.
Driver Fitness, Fire Suppression Hot Topics at NASDPTS Conference
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