Trends


Managed Operations


Tis month’s reader survey looks at operations through the lens of superintendents on a need-to-know basis of their transportation departments. Questions asked over 5,000 transportation directors, managers and fleet supervisors in what key performance indica- tors, or KPIs, they use to gauge efficiency and improve school bus driver retention.


23% Most Common Transportation KPIs:


Said their operation defines KPIs


83% ..................................................................Reduced Idling 50% ...............................................Driver Behavior Training 29% ......................................................................GPS Reports 14% ...............................Tire Pressure Monitoring System


On-time performance, maintenance and fuel usage


How does your operation manage fuel usage to reduce consumption?


13% .............................................................Alt-Fuel Adoption 8% ............................Accelerated Vehicle Replacements 3% ..............................................................Fuel Management 1% .....................................................................Review Routes


Has your district recently changed bell times?


Of those with new bell times:


68%


said the change was NOT initiated by transportation


86%


said their district has NOT recently changed its bell times


Which of the following are school bus driver retention techniques used at your district?


67% ...................................................................Benefits 44% ........................................................................Perks


32% ....................................................Full-Time Hours 24% ...................................................................Bonuses


90% of transportation departments said 16 School Transportation News • APRIL 2018


they are involved in decisions to cancel or delay school based on weather


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