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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2008

NSTA Midwinter Meeting to coincide with Motorcoach Expo

ALEXANDRIA. Va. — The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) will host its annual Midwinter Meeting in Orlando, Fla., next year. The...

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2008

NSTA Midwinter Meeting to coincide with Motorcoach Expo

NSTA will host its annual Midwinter Meeting in Orlando, Fla. Jan. 24-28, coinciding with the United Motorcoach Association’s (UMA) Motorcoach Expo.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2007

Tips for Preparing Drivers for Winter Weather

Winter driving can be dangerous for bus drivers, their passengers and everyone else on the road. Minimizing the chances of winter road accidents takes...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2006

NSTA looks at Head Start, EPA funding at winter meeting

MAUI, Hawaii — The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) addressed a number of critical issues facing the pupil transportation industry at its mid-winter meeting in late January.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2005

Keeping Warm in the Dead of Winter

The winter season ushers in some extreme weather conditions that can take a toll on transportation operations. A school bus contractor in Alaska discusses what it takes to keep passengers, staff and equipment safe and warm.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2004

Brrr ... school buses battle numbing cold

The early stages of winter brought record low temperatures, snow and assorted weather-related maladies to the East Coast, providing extreme challenges...

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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2002

Avoid Vehicle Fires Caused by Static

Fall and winter bring cool, dry air to most parts of the country and with them, ideal conditions for the buildup of static electricity. Unfortunately,...

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2002

Proper Preparation, Prevents Poor Performance

Help to reduce road calls this winter with proper hose maintenance. As fall turns to winter and temperatures drop, hoses can become brittle, crack or...

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2002

Gearing Up For Winter — A Roundup of Aftermarket Equipment

Every fall, school bus operators concern themselves with securing necessary equipment to "winterize" their buses. What equipment they specify depends ...

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2001

Preparing Your School Bus Fleet for Wintry Conditions

In many areas of the nation, the sweltering summer heat belies the harsh, cold reality of winter. The summer also tends to allow some slack in operati...

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