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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

How to Trim Vandalism Repair Costs

The cost of repair to school bus interiors damaged by vandalism varies largely from operation to operation. Likewise, repair strategies vary greatly. ...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Is Your Charter Operator Prepared?

Schools that charter motorcoaches for activity trips should be certain that all of the passengers and any chaperones understand the rules for an emerg...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

GPS Technology Monitors Buses

The transportation department at Palm Beach County (Fla.) School District will be increasing its school bus monitoring capabilities via the Global Tra...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

How to Maximize Fleet Security

Although the chances of a terrorist attack on a school bus are minimal, being prepared is what counter-terrorism is all about. The following suggestio...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Should our Transportation Program Be Audited?

Our transportation department seems to be running smoothly, but I think it could be run more efficiently. How do I know if there’s a need for a third-...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

How Prepared is Your District?

Ask yourself these questions with regard to your school district’s emergency preparation plan. If the answer to any of these is “no,” there may be som...

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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2001

Use the ‘Web’ to Answer Questions

In publicizing their transportation departments, many school districts have learned to take advantage of the Internet. One of the benefits of having a...

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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2001

Crash Avoidance Program a ‘Hit’

Recently chosen as SCHOOL BUS FLEET’s Administrator of the Year for 2001, Randy McLerran, transportation director for the Oklahoma Department of Educa...

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2001

How to Repair Vinyl Seats on School Buses

In the school bus business, seat repair is as common as yellow paint, costing the industry millions of dollars annually and keeping thousands of peopl...

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2001

Preparing Your School Bus Fleet for Wintry Conditions

In many areas of the nation, the sweltering summer heat belies the harsh, cold reality of winter. The summer also tends to allow some slack in operati...

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