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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 29, 2018

Health Fair Offers Free Produce, Zumba Classes for School Bus Staff

More than 200 transportation employees at San Antonio ISD attend the two-day event — the first of its kind for the transportation department.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonJanuary 12, 2018

Running the Numbers, in Air Quality and School Buses

Wildfire smoke spurred me to start checking an air quality index. The data-driven experience brought to mind how, more than ever, numbers are readily available to track pupil transportation performance.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJuly 28, 2017

3 Tips for Building a Healthy Wellness Program

Opportunities to save money on health insurance premiums by participating in health screenings and fitness and education activities motivate employees while helping employers save on claims and reap the benefits of a healthier workforce.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2017

Head Start Program May Require Physical Testing for Its School Bus Drivers

An Idaho program's drivers would be tested on requirements such as being able to lift 50 pounds. The proposed testing follows a crash that injured dozens of junior high students. 

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Turning Downtime Into Uptime

In any line of work — and that includes pupil transportation — committing to regular exercise will pay off both personally and professionally. If you think you’re too busy, consider the multifaceted daily routine of school bus driver/competitive sprinter Emma McGowan.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 7, 2016

NTSB: School Bus Driver in Baltimore Crash Had History of Seizures

A preliminary report finds that Glenn Chappell had hypertension, diabetes, and seizures, and in the past five years had been involved in at least 12 crashes or incidents while driving a school bus or personal vehicle.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserOctober 21, 2016

Fit for Duty: Training, Education Protect Pupil Transportation Against National Drug Abuse Spike

Amid a reported rise in prescription drug misuse and illicit drug abuse in the general workforce, school transportation providers stay vigilant with up-to-date training, education, and wellness efforts.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2016

Autopsy Finds School Bus Driver May Have Passed Out Before Crash

Kari Chopper had an enlarged heart and may have experienced abnormal heart rhythm or a fainting episode before she crashed into a pillar at the Denver airport last month, according to the autopsy. No signs of drug or alcohol use were found.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2016

Houston District Kicks Off Wellness Initiative

The district’s transportation department and its union’s “Love Your Heart” initiative will encourage employees to develop healthy habits such as daily exercise.

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ArticlesJuly 13, 2016

NAPT News & Views — Safety Proposals Should Be Based on Sound Science

If FMCSA decides to include the “S” endorsement requirements in a new federal mandate for entry-level commercial drivers, NAPT asks that states already meeting or exceeding the proposed requirements be exempt.

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