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INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS 16 TOP STORY: Bus dealerships expand their parts inventory to better service school district clients
20 Onboard video camera surveillance systems evolving fast
24 Caring for child safety restraint systems webbing and equipment
26 STN Survey Results: Diagnosing maintenance staffs
28 NEWS BRIEFS: Navistar’s first bus orders with Cummins ISB 6.7L engine, California the first state to approve all- electric Trans Tech bus, Wisconsin law on school bus lighting, Blue Bird’s technical training at the STN EXPO, Biz Bites, and much more
PRODUCTS & UPCOMING EVENTS: 40 The latest offerings for the student transportation set, and our monthly industry calendar
SPECIAL REPORT 42 Third-party alt-fuel training resources
Q&A: 46 Talking Tyler Traversa With Ted Thien
School Transportation News (ISSN# 1070-3586) Periodicals Postage Paid at Torrance CA and at additional mailing offices, is published monthly except for December, by William E. Paul Inc. Please address all correspondence to 5334 Torrance Blvd, Third Floor, Torrance, CA 90503. The base price of an annual subscription is $29.95 per year. Canadian and foreign add $10 for postage, remit U.S. funds only. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to School Transportation News PO BOX 789, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
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ANALYSIS: 64 John Whelan Using Vehicle Diagnostics to Drive Maintenance Programs
DEPARTMENTS MAILBAG 10 Views and opinions from our readers
STN ONLINE 14 Highlights from our website
COLUMNS FIRST TAKE BY RYAN GRAY 12 The Glass Ceiling
PUBLISHER’S CORNER BY TONY CORPIN 74 Going for the Gold
MARKETPLACE 72 Classified Advertising
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