November 2010

    Starcraft has taken its first step into the Type C school bus arena, unveiling its entry at an October dealer meeting in Florida. The school bus prototype rolled off the factory floor early to grace the cover of this issue of STN. The industry awaits to see how the new additional will affect the large bus landscape.

    TOP STORY
    Starcraft Type C Conventional Closer to Hitting the Street

    SPECIAL REPORT
    Testing to Save Lives
    Employers must keep a close eye out for alarming behavior and a tight schedule on random testing to assure their drivers are hitting the roads clean and sober

    HEADLINES
    Road Problems? No Problem with Communication

    America’s Best Skills Competition, Training Celebrates Seven Years

    Student with MD Leaves Lasting Impression on Many

    BOOK REVIEW

    “Defensible Decisions” by Peggy A. Burns and Lisa J. Hudson

    FEATURES

    The Popular Opinion
    Transportation directors sound off on the economy, training and tough decisions

    From Inception to Creation
    Heavy Duty Bus Parts takes improved seating safety concept to completion in time for spring 2011 production

    Internet School Buses Keep Students in Intellectual Mindset

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