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Special Needs Transportationby Nicole SchlosserNovember 2, 2018

Grandfather Builds School Bus Costume for Grandson in Wheelchair

Gary Mompher of Ohio creates the cardboard Halloween costume, which fits over 5-year-old Blake Mompher’s wheelchair. It includes custom lettering and four red lights.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserNovember 1, 2018

Motorists Ran Stop Arms in Half of 6 Danger Zone Deaths in 2017-18

The latest national report shows that in three of the fatal incidents, the school bus had its stop arm extended and its red lights activated when it was passed by a vehicle that struck a student.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserNovember 1, 2018

School Bus Safety Co. Offers Free New Training Materials

The company has updated its Danger Zones Training Program to re-emphasize the need for bus drivers to ensure that students are following proper crossing procedures.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserNovember 1, 2018

Max Christensen Named School Bus Fleet’s Administrator of the Year

At the Iowa Department of Education, Christensen has streamlined driver training. His involvement in professional organizations has also enhanced pupil transportation safety.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserOctober 31, 2018

Motorist Arrested After Crash that Killed 3 Students Trying to Board School Bus

Alyssa Shepherd of Indiana allegedly ran a stop arm and hit four students, killing three and seriously injuring another.

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Managementby StaffOctober 30, 2018

Zonar Names Don Carnahan Grant Winners at NAPT Conference

The nine winners of the 2018 Don Carnahan Memorial Grant are eligible to receive up to $50,000 in Zonar hardware.

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Managementby StaffOctober 30, 2018

NAPT Awards Highlight Training Efforts, Heroism

America’s Best competition winners and other student transportation professionals are recognized for training contributions. A student is honored for stepping in when his bus driver had a medical emergency.

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Managementby Sadiah ThompsonOctober 29, 2018

School Bus Driver Retention Strategies Shared at NAPT Conference

A Colorado transportation director discusses with attendees the key leadership skills for keeping drivers on board.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 29, 2018

Navistar Unveils App Created to Streamline School Bus Inspections

OnCommand Connection electronic Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (eDVIR) is designed to digitally capture and share pre- and post-trip and child check inspections.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffOctober 29, 2018

Thomas Built Buses Features 'Powering Possibilities' at NAPT

The school bus manufacturer will showcase key technological advancements in electric vehicle technology and the newest diesel engines at the association’s trade show on Tuesday.

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