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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2002

How Military Expertise Can Be Applied to Pupil Transportation

A large number of retired U.S. military personnel have found a home in pupil transportation, where many of the lessons of the Army, Navy, Air Force an...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Try Cross-Training

Tardiness, absenteeism, and low morale are the sworn enemies of many managers. How can we build team spirit and make our drivers and other employees want to come to work each day?

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2001

NAPT/TSI training program nurtures career development

Like all industries, pupil transportation has its routines and customary practices. After all, the focus of our business -- transporting children safe...

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Articlesby StaffSeptember 1, 2001

Should bus drivers be allowed to use cell phones while driving?

That's the question we posed recently in the Forum on SBF's Website at www.schoolbusfleet.com/forum....

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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

Using Sight, Sound and Touch to Communicate with Special-Needs Students

As a school bus driver and transportation director, “Never put them on unless you know how to get them off!” became my repeated catchphras...

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2000

Presumed Guilty?

Lawsuits are nearly inevitable. Transportation managers can avoid a courtroom disaster by focusing on driver and student training and documentation and by staying abreast of the industry's 'hot topics.'

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2000

How to Safely Back a School Bus

Though no one is recommending backing a school bus, there are certain conditions under which it is unavoidable. We consulted transportation experts to find out exactly when and how it should be done.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2000

How we developed a special-needs training course

Too often, new school bus drivers and attendants are assigned the task of transporting special-education students without adequate training.

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