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ArticlesMarch 6, 2018

NAPT News & Views — A New Look at Labor Trends: Maybe We Should Stand on Our Heads

NAPT's executive director says that we need more information about why people don’t take jobs as school bus drivers when part-time jobs are a transformational, growing trend across other segments of the economy.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMarch 5, 2018

5 Questions: Arby Creach on Effects of Hurricanes, Improving Economy

The president of the Florida Association for Pupil Transportation discusses how the state's school bus systems are working to transport students displaced by last year's hurricanes.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 23, 2018

Bill Targets Testing Delays for CDL Applicants

The legislation in Congress aims to reduce wait times for driver applicants to take a CDL skills test.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonFebruary 8, 2018

5 Questions: Blake Krapf on NSTA Strategy, Tax Reform Impact

The NSTA president shares insights on NSTA initiatives, the widespread driver shortage, and the recently passed tax reform bill.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 8, 2018

Virginia Lawmakers Consider School Bus Driver Training Requirements and Ads, Reject Seat Belts

One bill would cut training hours needed for CDL holders and those approved to operate a school bus. Another would allow bus ads.

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School Bus Fleet BlogJanuary 22, 2018

Transportation Director Finds School Bus Driver Shortage Solution in Facebook

The social media platform proves effective for a new Ohio transportation director as he has to quickly fill a driver shortage. Here, he shares what he posted and why he thinks it worked.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 9, 2018

Alabama District Offering Bonuses to Attract School Bus Drivers

New drivers for Tuscaloosa City Schools will receive a $1,000 signing bonus. The district is also offering bonuses for good attendance and a clean driving record.

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Newsby StaffDecember 25, 2017

Top 5 Likes/Reactions on <i>SBF</i>’s Facebook Page in 2017

Stories on a cash incentive based on attendance, a principal/substitute bus driver studying for his doctorate, and an accident that hospitalized students and a bus driver drew the most attention on the popular social media platform this year. 

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserNovember 29, 2017

Principal Drives School Bus, Studies Driver Shortage for Doctorate

Dan Zylstra pitches in to mitigate the driver shortage at his school not only as a substitute driver, but also by researching the issue as he earns his doctorate in education.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2017

District's School Bus Mechanics Driving Due to Substitute Driver Shortage

The situation at Pittsylvania County (Va.) Schools sparks concerns about the availability of a mechanic if a breakdown occurs.

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