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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2008

Parental Experience Drives Provider

By Jenna Curry, Assistant Editor Katie Scholes of Provider Enterprises, which has transported special-needs children for more than 25 years...

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2008

School nurses provide key special-needs training

By Penny Overgaard and Cathy Raible Advancements in neonatal care have allowed more children with complex medical needs to live longer, healthier ...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2008

Bus drivers train to become supervisors

With one of the largest district-run school bus operations in the country, Fairfax County (Va.) Public Schools has a big need for transportation su...

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2008

8 Great Fleets in 2008

Family vision continues as bus company grows Birnie Bus Service, Rome, N.Y. It’s already been a long road for Tim Birnie, ow...

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2007

Turning Your Worst Driver Into Your Best

Newspapers and television news shows often cover horror stories about school bus drivers gone bad. From bus crashes and student misbehavior caught on ...

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2007

Fine-Tuning Special-Needs Training Programs

The highest risk time for lift-bus collisions, employee or student injuries or other incidents is with new drivers. Drivers obtaining their CDLs are q...

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Articlesby Claire AtkinsonSeptember 1, 2007

Improving Safety in the Danger Zone

Accidents that occur during school bus loading and unloading are known as “danger zone” accidents. The danger zone refers to the areas extending 15 fe...

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2007

Defensive Driving Requires Attention to Detail

Reflecting on recent tragic school bus accidents, accident prevention in pupil transportation is imperative. Here, learn common driver errors, the need for focused training, practical tips to enhance safety measures, and how to address minor incidents before they escalate into serious accidents.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2007

When the mercury falls

How do you, as transportation professionals, prepare your staff for situations that are not explained in your policies and procedures manual?

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2007

6 Roadeo Lessons for Special-Needs Transporters

Two lead judges of special-needs roadeos share insights drawn from past competitions. Emergency evacuation, in particular, is an area where lessons can be learned.

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