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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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ArticlesOctober 19, 2015

Big demand for school bus drivers in coming years

A federal report projects that over a 10-year period, the second-highest number of transportation job openings will be for school bus or special client bus drivers.

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School Bus Fleet BlogOctober 13, 2015

Big demand for school bus drivers in coming years

A federal report projects that over a 10-year period, the second-highest number of transportation job openings will be for school bus or special client bus drivers.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2015

Low pay often fuels school bus driver shortage

Our 2015 Contractor Survey found that driver shortage among school bus contractors is on the increase. Adding to the difficulty of attracting people to the school bus driving profession is the pay.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonSeptember 12, 2014

How do you deal with driver shortage?

One of the challenges in pupil transportation that tends to ebb and flow is shortages of school bus drivers. Our latest survey suggests that the problem has worsened in the past year. Now we want to delve into the solutions that are helping to address driver shortage.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Thomas McMahonJanuary 8, 2013

A day in the life of a transportation director

At Shelby County Schools, enhanced driver training and partnerships with school staff have led to drastic improvements in student behavior on the bus. Here, we spend a day with Director of Transportation Debbie Rike to see how she steers the operation toward success.

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