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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 18, 2020

NCST 2020 Postponed, National Stop-Arm Survey Canceled Due to COVID-19

The 17th National Congress on School Transportation is tentatively rescheduled for May 2021. Meanwhile, the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services annual stop-arm survey will not be conducted this year.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 11, 2019

NCST Gears Up for 2020

The National Congress on School Transportation Steering Committee firms up plans and writing committees are researching requests for procedures manual changes. The Congress will meet in Des Moines, Iowa, in May.

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School Bus Fleet BlogAugust 28, 2019

Effective School Bus Evacuation Training Can Help Save Lives

Pupil transporters work hard each and every day to ensure that all children are carried to school in the safest manner possible. Preparing them for emergencies is part of that commitment.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2018

NCST Writing Committees Seek Input

The National Congress on School Transportation’s writing committees are seeking subject matter experts and public comment as they prepare for the 2020 Congress. 

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonOctober 22, 2018

16 Things I’ve Learned About School Buses in 16 Years

Former SBF Executive Editor Thomas McMahon bids a fond farewell to the school transportation industry after 16 years.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 18, 2018

NASDPTS Publishes Paper on School Bus Drivers' Role in Student Safety

The state directors’ organization details requirements and outlines the history of standards created for driver training. NASDPTS also notes its involvement in initiatives that impact school bus drivers. 

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2017

NCST 2020 Planning Begins

Planning for the 17th National Congress on School Transportation is now in the works, with committee members being re-established and selected through this summer.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 19, 2017

Utah State Director Murrell Martin to Retire

Martin has served as chair of the National Congress on School Transportation and has overseen pupil transportation in Utah since 2006. He began his career 34 years ago as a substitute school bus driver.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 17, 2016

NCST Ships 16th Edition of School Transportation Publication

The new edition of National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures incorporates updates that were adopted at the 2015 industry congress.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonAugust 29, 2016

Saluting the ‘Father of the Yellow School Bus’

There have been many industry developments to cover during School Bus Fleet’s 60 years. But one of the most influential pupil transportation events, organized by Dr. Frank Cyr, occurred 17 years before the magazine’s inception.

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