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School Bus Fleet BlogJanuary 22, 2018

Transportation Director Finds School Bus Driver Shortage Solution in Facebook

The social media platform proves effective for a new Ohio transportation director as he has to quickly fill a driver shortage. Here, he shares what he posted and why he thinks it worked.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserNovember 29, 2017

Principal Drives School Bus, Studies Driver Shortage for Doctorate

Dan Zylstra pitches in to mitigate the driver shortage at his school not only as a substitute driver, but also by researching the issue as he earns his doctorate in education.

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Articlesby James BlueNovember 13, 2017

Recruiting Ideas: Signs of the Times

Many operations have taken steps to mitigate the driver shortage, and we’ve been passing their strategies along to our readers.

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Don’t Rule Out Drivers Under 25

The school bus industry needs more young people, not fewer, to carry on the work of safely transporting our nation’s future.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 26, 2017

Dealing With Driver Shortage Is Still a Big Deal

There are other commercial driving jobs that pay more than driving a school bus, but they don’t involve transporting students. The opportunity to contribute to children’s education and safety could spark interest in the job.    

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonNovember 18, 2016

Why My Son Doesn’t Ride the School Bus

I’ve been reluctant to write about this topic, but I felt that our story would provide valuable insights into the experience of a special-needs student, the importance of retaining good drivers, and the difficult decisions parents often face.

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ArticlesAugust 24, 2016

6 Tips for Stepping Up Driver Recruitment

With a heightened shortage of bus drivers, Salem-Keizer Public Schools overhauls its approach to recruitment. Collaborating with other district departments, developing an attractive brand, and streamlining the hiring process are key steps.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJune 1, 2016

SBX Discussions Dig Into Driver Shortage, Stop-Arm Running

The second edition of School Bus eXchange brings school bus operators and suppliers to Colorado to share solutions for key issues facing the industry.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonFebruary 5, 2016

How school bus driver shortage is linked to unemployment

Over the years, our research has consistently found that the prevalence of school bus driver shortage is high when the unemployment rate is low, and vice versa.

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ArticlesOctober 30, 2015

5 Lessons in Recruiting Drivers

A new school bus driver recruiter shares lessons learned in her first year on the job. Safety is the real No. 1 priority, bus drivers have an extraordinary amount of influence on children, and the job is not for everyone, she finds.

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