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Articlesby StaffSeptember 1, 2001

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

FMCSA aims for tougher CDL requirements WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a propos...

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2001

Guidelines for Chartering Motorcoach Buses to Transport Students

Culminating a year-long multi-agency effort to improve student passenger safety on motorcoaches, the North Carolina School Charter Transportation Safe...

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ArticlesJune 1, 2001

Safe Transportation of Motorized Wheelchairs and Scooters

The evolution of motorized wheelchairs demands a strategic approach to transportation safety. With sophisticated features and high costs, meticulous procedures for loading, securing, and unloading are imperative. Collaboration with specialists and adherence to regulations are essential to ensure student safety and facilitate independence.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2001

'Graying' bus drivers raise safety concerns

If we’re lucky, we’ll all live long enough to rail about the indignities of old age. Failing eyesight and hearing, brittle bones, forgetfu...

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2001

Aleana's death sparks call for improved safety

In the wake of the death of 5-year-old Aleana Johnson, who was struck and killed by her own school bus on Jan. 9, a community group called Friends ...

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2001

Scrutinizing the Safety Risks of Older Bus Drivers

Supervisors need to monitor aging drivers for diminishing visual and cognitive skills. Specialized training and more frequent assessment tests might also be in order.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

The 8 Most Common - and Dangerous - Mirror Mistakes

School bus mirrors are a critical safety system, but drivers often fail to adjust and use them properly. Experts in the field provide insights on common errors and cures.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

Safety, efficiency and - don't forget - customer service

As consumers, we look for customer service when we purchase a product. In fact, we’ve grown to expect it. If we have a problem with a purchase, ...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2000

Breaking News from Around the Industry

NTSB urges bus design change WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended that school bus design...

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2000

NHTSA won't be rushed into upgrading bus safety

It appears that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) two-year research program to create “the next generation of occupant protection in school buses” is going to stretch into a three-year program — or beyond.

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