July 2014

    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

    Top Story: With fewer federal dollars available, school bus operators seek emissions funding sources closer to home

    The Alternative Clean Transportation Expo’s events, workshops and trade show sparked interest and dialogue among school bus executives

    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

    NEWS BRIEFS: NCST announces upcoming schedule, deadlines; House votes to keep motor carrier insurance rates at bay; STN EXPO to highlight SWAT response to school bus incidents; South Carolina adopts stop-arm video law; Biz Bites; and more

    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