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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2009

District boosts communication, efficiency with ISO program

Salem-Keizer Public Schools officials have seen increased efficiency and improved communication as a result of modeling their district after the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001 quality management system....

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ArticlesJune 1, 2008

Maryland District Aims to Please

When John Matthews started driving a school bus during college, he was unknowingly embarking on a long and successful career in pupil transportati...

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2008

New York legislators announce School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

ALBANY, N.Y. — On April 5, the New York Senate adopted a resolution declaring Oct. 24, 2008, School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. The resolution...

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2008

Bus drivers, mechanics honored during basketball game

ANAHEIM, Calif. — On Dec. 21, school bus drivers and mechanics from around the state gathered with family and friends at the Anaheim Convention Center...

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2008

Bus driver named support person of the year

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Paula Backus, a bus driver for Lee County Public Schools' West Zone transportation office, has been named the district’s 2008 Educ...

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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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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2007

How to Publish an Effective Department Newsletter

Department newsletters can help to disseminate information, spotlight positive achievements and build morale. Keys to a successful newsletter include proper planning, content development and consistency.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2006

Giant Challenges for Giant Fleets

Managing a large school bus fleet presents special challenges. What are those challenges and how are they handled? Transportation directors at giant fleets provide their insights.

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2006

How Small Operations Conquer Big Challenges

The challenges some smaller operations face can mirror those of larger operations. However, dealing with difficult routing scenarios, attendance issues or the expense of training materials for just a handful of drivers makes a huge difference.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMarch 1, 2006

Promoting the Good Work of Your Drivers

Parents and school administrators, among others, should know of the many success stories involving school bus drivers. Working with public information officers, distributing newsletters and nominating drivers for awards are great ways to grow awareness.

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