September 2012

    While the exterior of today’s school buses have not changed much, the interior has in terms of technology. The tools available to school bus operators allow for increased efficiency to stretch transportation budgetary dollars, and they enhance the pedigree of the safest vehicle on the road. Read what transporters want and what companies have in terms of solutions.

    TOP STORY

    Back-to-School Preparations Underway With Staff Training, Technology on School Buses

    INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

    More states increase monitring, penalties for illegal passing, industry veteran retires from S.C. DOE, Takata acquisition of Syn Tec Seating Solutions complete, Biz Bites and more.

    SPECIAL REPORT

    How Dallas County School Utilizes Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts in Buses

    FEATURES

    Readers Weigh In on New Technology
    Results from our technology survey show the products, tools and solutions student transporters are using or what they’d like to use. Plus, companies showcase their solutions

    The Complexity of Offering a Simple Solution
    Alternative-fuel manufacturers increase research and development on drive trains to meet the growing needs of operators

    How Technology Is Driving the Industry
    2012 STN EXPO attendees learn from each other in educational sessions while they wrap their heads around the technological advances in new school buses

    HEADLINES

    NSTA Members Re-acquaint Themselves with New Executive Director at Annual Convention

    Annual Southeastern States Conference Covers 2nd National Stop Arm Count, Nathan’s Law

    Reading Goes Mobile in Three West Virginia County School Districts

    ANALYSIS

    The Mobile World Is At Hand
    By Antonio Civitella

    The NASDPTS National Count
    By Derek Graham

    Edison to LED: Advancements in Lighting Technology
    By Brandon Billingsley

    COLUMNS

    First Take By Ryan Gray
    Industry Veteran Discusses Current Technology as He Prepares to Tackle New Challenges

    Publisher’s Corner By Tony Corpin
    Addicted to Technology

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