It’s time for the industry to confront 8 key issues

The following commentary was drawn from a speech given by Lee Larson at the 1999 National Association for Pupil Transportation conference in Denver. He attended the conference to introduce the Leland E.G. "Lee" Larson Quality Student Transportation Award.

Mid Columbia Bus Co. Named SBF’s Contractor of the Year

The Oregon-based contractor has used family ties to build an efficient, safe operation in the Pacific Northwest.

Tragedy puts emphasis on planning, teamwork

When such a tragedy occurs, it challenges our leadership skills. As a superintendent, it's my job to ensure that every department, including transportation, is working as a team with the district office.

Improve Your Special-Needs Evacuation Drills

Emergency evacuations require staff to make vital decisions under tremendous pressure. Make sure they're properly prepared.

Puppet Masters

A safety coordinator and drivers combine talents to bring an entertaining - and informative - show to schoolchildren.

It Could Happen Here

Are you prepared for gunfire aboard a school bus? Recent campus assaults have forced transportation managers to scrutinize training programs, student conduct policies and emergency plans.

Let Uncle Sam lend a helping hand

By far, the most pressing issue for school bus contractors these days is the driver shortage.

Wes Platt