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(STN Podcast E313) Put People First: School Bus Driver Shortages & Retention Advice

School Transportation Nation – Episode 313

Transfinder announced its annual Top Transportation Teams award winners, the industry is concerned about autonomous vehicles ignoring school bus stop arms, and two federal grants provide opportunities for school transportation emergency training.

Veteran transportation leader Jim Schiffler draws on his personal and family experience in the school bus industry to offer thoughtful advice on building stronger teams and healthier workplace cultures, from company values and unions to recruitment and promotions. He’ll share more at STN EXPO West in July.

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This episode is brought to you by Transfinder.



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