Read about Student Transportation of America’s transformation of Omaha (Neb.) Public Schools’ fleet with propane as well as other stories from school districts that are implementing alternative fuels in this month’s cover story. Also find a preview of this month’s STN EXPO.
FEATURES
Making The Case
Studies and other evidence from across the nation show alternative fuel vehicles – especially propane – reduce carbon footprints, drive down costs
Standing Strong
Driver trainers and transportation directors agree that enhanced driver training and monitoring programs bring out the best in every school bus driver
Lead Generation
STN EXPO keynote Jason Dorsey will shed light on understanding the different generations and how to improve communication and teamwork
Now What?
STN Technical Editor Robert Pudlewski provides the first steps toward implementing key performance metrics via a vehicle maintenance recording system
Special STN EXPO Preview
Full conference and event agenda, plus this month’s advertisers who will be exhibiting at the trade show
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
Government grants remain available for reducing school bus emissions
Northern California district gets into the electric school bus game
South Carolina district expands automated program to reduce discipline problems, driver stress
PRODUCTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
The latest offerings for the student transportation set, and our monthly industry calendar
SPECIAL REPORT
Data needed on fuel-efficient tires and school buses to gauge compatibility
ANALYSIS
By Michael Taylor
Propane Sales Expanding
By Bret E. Brooks
Active Shooter & Intruder Response
By Linda Bluth, E.D.
Travel Training
DEPARTMENTS
Mailbag: Views and opinions from our readers
STN ONLINE
Highlights from our website
COLUMNS
FIRST TAKE BY RYAN GRAY
The Equity of Yellow
PUBLISHER’S CORNER BY TONY CORPIN
Good Coaching Makes All the Difference
MARKETPLACE
Classified advertising
