October 2016

September 28, 2016

Meet key transportation employees at Tuscaloosa City Schools who have benefitted first hand from the Alabama district’s new propane school buses, who Director of Transportation Cathy Staggs said “are second to none. I’m privileged to be associated with them.” First row, from left: Will Noland, technician; Teresa Zawlocki, bus driver; Shannon Swiney, shop foreman; Joey DuBose, technician. Second row, from left: Jarrod Washington, technician; Robert Williams, shop assistant; James O’Neal, technician; Deandra Woods, shop assistant.

Cover Story

Driver Incentives

Alabama school district addresses driver shortages this month with big pay increase and the opportunity to drive one of the district’s new propane buses

Millennial Stars

Meet up-and-coming student transportation professional under the age of 40 who are taking the industry by storm with their passion & leadership

Fountain of Ideas

A look ahead to the upcoming NAPT Summit and NASDPTS Conference, where attendees seek guidance on the latest federal emissions regulations and more

NEWS

Special Report: School bus manufacturers mull over ways to implement the latest emissions rules while school districts seek explanations about the new technologies and what they will cost

Volkswagen Truck & Bus acquires a stake in Navistar, IC Bus

Student transporters urged to do homework to obtain funds resulting from Volkswagen emissions cheat

Fire safety takes a mixture of training and technology

More and more students are joining a cool new mission to Mars aboard an innovative school bus equipped with the latest VR technology

With winter soon approaching, regular bus washes are an integral part of maintenance and vehicle longevity

New standards push Head Start into 21st century

COLUMNS

First Take by Ryan Gray

Thought Leader by Robert Pudlewski

New Diesel Engine Oil Specifications: CK-4 and FA-4 & Are There Benefits of Aftermarket Oil Additives

Thought Leader by Marc Ellison

OBD II: What You Need to Know