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ArticlesFebruary 20, 2020

Message Received: Best Practices for Effective Radio Communication

Proper etiquette is critical to seamless operation between dispatchers and drivers. Tips on training and messaging include using equipment properly, creating clear emergency protocols, and keeping messages brief.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

Editor's Picks 2019: Photo Galleries of the Year

School Bus Fleet’s standout web content in 2019 included two photo galleries showcasing National School Bus Safety Week celebrations and an Iowa conference highlighting emergency planning.

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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 Sadiah Thompson July 12, 2019

Louisiana Districts to Use School Buses to Evacuate Residents in Tropical Storm

Lafayette and Avoyelles Parish School Systems will use some of their buses to evacuate residents during Tropical Storm Barry this weekend.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2019

Georgia Names Winners in 2nd Annual Pupil Transportation Safety Awards

The state Department of Education recognizes 16 school districts for their commitment to ensuring safe and efficient student transportation.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 24, 2019

Missouri District Hosts Camp to Highlight School Bus Safety

More than 190 kindergartners and parents attend Joplin Schools’ inaugural School Bus Camp designed to teach students about bus safety and etiquette.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2019

Transfinder Names 2019 ‘Ambassador of the Year’

The routing software developer honors Humble (Texas) Independent School District for their efforts in using Transfinder’s technology to combat Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 24, 2019

California School Bus Driver Honored for Thwarting Hijack Attempt

Salena Torres is given the North Region School Bus Driver of the Year award by the California Highway Patrol and the California Department of Education for the November incident.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 21, 2019

Student Credited for Quick Actions in Italian School Bus Hijacking

After a school bus driver in Italy allegedly hijacks a bus and demands students’ phones, the boy manages to hide and call a parent, who alerts authorities. Passengers suffer minor injuries.

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ProductsDecember 26, 2018

SOS Alert Device

The Mobile Defender – Model S is a small device that employers can give to employees to use as a panic button during their shifts.

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