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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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?
Read More →Like all industries, pupil transportation has its routines and customary practices. After all, the focus of our business -- transporting children safe...
Read More →That's the question we posed recently in the Forum on SBF's Website at www.schoolbusfleet.com/forum....
Read More →Supervisors need to monitor aging drivers for diminishing visual and cognitive skills. Specialized training and more frequent assessment tests might also be in order.
Read More →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.
Read More →As a school bus driver and transportation director, “Never put them on unless you know how to get them off!” became my repeated catchphras...
Read More →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.'
Read More →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.
Read More →Too often, new school bus drivers and attendants are assigned the task of transporting special-education students without adequate training.
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