October 2009

COVER STORY: NAPT, NASDPTS to meet in Louisville, home of the famous baseball bat, to target continued child safety despite growing economic hardship

TOP STORY: Detroit Fights Uphill Battle for Money, Safety and School Transportation

SPECIAL REPORT: Now Let’s Work on the Psychological: Employers regularly work to keep drivers physically fit, but a mentally happy employee has its own rewards

FEATURES

Reaching for the Summit and Beyond
Transportation reps from around the country get ready to rally the team at the upcoming NAPT annual conference

NAPT Exhibitors in Print
Capsules of vendors participating in the NAPT Trade Show and where you’ll be able to find them this month in Louisville, Ky.

Locked When Loaded?
Amid NTSB concerns about brake pedal misapplication, automatic brake interlock systems could be the answer for increasing safety when loading and unloading students

Apples and Oranges
For transportation directors across the country, preparing for winter can vary as much as a fruit basket

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October 2026

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