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JANUARY – SECURITY issue
- Backend Video Surveillance Software Interface
- Student Bullying & Behavior
- Driver Self Defense Training
Alternative Fuels: Electric Vehicles (EVs), Propane & CNG - Student Tracking Apps & Bus Location
- School Bus Communications
FEBRUARY – MAINTENANCE, SERVICE & PARTS issue
- Mechanics Tool Box
- Vehicle Telematics & Parts Replacement
- Batteries & Electrical System Management
- Greening the Yellow Fleet
- Innovative Maintenance Bays
- Engines, Diagnostics & Over the Air Programing
MARCH – TSD CONFERENCE & SPECIAL NEEDS issue
- TSD Conference Preview
- Wheelchair Securement Training
- A/C Systems & Parts
- Child Passenger Safety: Integrated Seating, Harnesses & Vests
- Video Monitoring of Special Needs Students
- Child Detection Technology
APRIL – SUPERINTENDENT & ADMIN issue
- Utilizing Data to Drive Decisions
- Onboarding School Bus Drivers & Retention
- School Bus Contracting & Municipal Agreements: Liquidated Damages
- Total Cost of Ownership & KPI’s for School Buses
- Bell Time Changes
- Reducing Fuel Consumption & Costs
MAY – SAFETY issue
- Automated Vehicle Technology
- School Bus Driver Risk Reduction & Training
- LEDs & Lighting Solutions
- Illegal Passing & Danger Zone
- Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts Adoption
- Reduction of Risk & Liability
JUNE – STN EXPO CONFERENCE Preview issue
- STN EXPO Conference Preview
- Engines, Emissions, Turbos & Drivetrain
- Tablet (MDT) Onboard Tools for Drivers Driver, Staff & Attendant Training
- Increasing Complexity of School Bus Systems
- ASE Certification & Maintenance Training
JULY – PRIVATE FLEETS & SCHOOL BUS CONTRACTORS issue
- Pilot Programs: New Equipment & Technology
- Innovative & Growing Contractors: Profiles
- Field Trips & Charters
- Driver Sleep Apnea & Distractions
- Cellular Data & Wi-Fi Trends
- Fire Suppression Trends
AUGUST – FLEET OPERATIONS issue
- Garage Stars: Industry Profiles
- Refurbishing School Buses
- Video Surveillance Review
- Brakes, Drums, Rotors & Pads
- Streamlining Pre/Post Inspections
- Tires & Service
SEPTEMBER – TECHNOLOGY issue
- VW Mitigation Trust Fund Projects
- Technology Super Users
- IoT on the School Bus
- Technology Convergence: GPS, Video, Software & Tablets
- Data Sharing & Usage on the School Bus
- Incident Command & Management
OCTOBER – NAPT & NASDPTS CONFERENCE Preview issue
- Rising Stars: Profiles in Leadership
- NAPT & NASDPTS Conference Preview
- Improving Parent Communications
- Increased Driver Recruitment/Retention
- Student Detection & Driver Reminders
- Climate Control Trends
SHOW REPORTER (Conference Daily)
- Onsite Coverage of the NAPT & NASDPTS Conferences
NOVEMBER – TRANSPORTATION DIRECTORS & LEADERSHIP issue
- STN Leadership Award Winner Interview
- Video Camera & DVR Upgrades
- Staffing & Overtime
- Transportation & Routing Software
- Improved Vehicle Utilization
- Occupant Restraints & Student Behavior
2018 GIANT INDUSTRY CALENDAR – Industry Events & Dates
DECEMBER – 2018 BUYERS GUIDE
- Directory with Stats, Analysis & Industry Contacts
