Prior to 2020, distance learning was a niche idea at best, mostly used to serve people living far away from schools or children who were physically unable to attend. However, with the COVID-19 outbreak, the situation changed radically. Most schools impleme..
Student_Tracking_Software, transportation_management_services, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
Your bus routes are rarely as dangerous as they are in the winter. Cold weather makes bus driving far more difficult, with numerous new hazards to consider. Yet student safety must be maintained at all times, no matter the weather. So, let's talk about pre..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_tracking_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, vehicle_tracking_software
It's almost time for the year-end holidays, and that means holiday parties! If, like many districts, you're planning on having a staff holiday party, it's time to start thinking about what to serve. So, let's step away from talk of school bus drivers and b..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
In general, electric buses seem to be the future of school bus transportation. As the people and nations of the world increasingly move towards electric vehicles in general, we're realizing the benefits of reducing fossil fuel use. However, EVs are not a p..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
It's time to start planning for Thanksgiving! Plenty of American schools serve some sort of Thanksgiving-themed lunch for the holiday, on the last day before vacation. It's a nice treat for the kids, especially those whose families may not be able to affor..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
Out of all the jobs at a school district, few can match transportation management for pure stress. Every day, you and your staff are responsible for the safety of hundreds or thousands of children, while also having to wrangle endless complaints from paren..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_tracking_software, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_scheduling_software, vehicle_tracking_software
A district transportation office has a lot on its plate whenever buses are on the road. With hundreds or thousands of students being transported, you need to stay focused on the buses and maintaining their safety. This includes keeping open lines of commun..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_tracking_software, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_scheduling_software, vehicle_tracking_software
The push to see greater adoption of electric school buses (ESBs) proceeds, slowly but surely. That's according to a recent report from the World Resources Institute, tracking adoption of electric buses across the United States and its territories. As of Ju..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_tracking_software, route_efficiency, vehicle_tracking_software
One question we occasionally see is whether it's safe to decorate school buses for the year-end holidays. Generally speaking, the answer is yes! As long as you keep student safety in mind, and use some common sense, there's no reason you can't decorate you..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, student_ridership, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety
Should your school district implement electronic ID cards for student ridership tracking on buses? Since the first use of ID cards to track students in Houston, in 2004, the practice has been highly controversial. Yet schools continue to experiment with ID..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, student_ridership, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety
Spooky season is nearly here - is it coming to your bus routes? Drivers and students alike can enjoy the holiday, and have a good time doing so. It's a great way to break up the monotony of daily routes during the fall semester. However, of course, you can..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, student_ridership, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety
It's been a few months since Top Transportation Teams announced their 2024 winners, and it's time to start looking towards the 2025 competition! We love the entire idea of this competition. It encourages school transportation management teams to do their b..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
As a school district transportation manager you always have a lot on your plate, but that shouldn't stop you from taking time for personal development and networking. There are several major school bus trade shows around the country every year, and they ar..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, student_transportation_software, School_Transportation_Trade_Show, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
If your district already utilizes tracking devices to plot your bus's location in real-time, it might be time to open up that service to more people in your community! Schools around the nation are beginning to offer smartphone apps to parents, allowing th..
Student_Tracking_Software, transportation_management_services, student_transportation_software, student_transportation_management, vehicle_tracking_software
Recently, we came across an interesting School Bus Fleet article about a petition proposing a change to school bus lighting systems that, according to the petitioner, would improve school bus safety. It's far from the first time such an idea was proposed. ..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_safety, school_bus_route_optimization, vehicle_tracking_software
Is your district giving enough support to your school bus maintenance crews during the winter? Proper bus maintenance should always be a priority, but it's absolutely vital during the winter. Even minor breakdowns or on-road incidents become far more dange..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_maintenance, student_bus_transportation, maintaining_school_buses
As drivers around the country break out their snow tires, school district transportation departments are preparing buses for chilly temperatures. Ensuring that your fleet stays in tip-top shape during the winter months takes some effort and planning. Here ..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, fleet_maintenance, school_bus_route_planning_software, student_transportion_software
If a school district were looking for a single piece of software which would do the most to streamline its operations and potentially cut costs, school bus routing software is easily one of the best options. It's an affordable all-in-one package that will ..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
How long has it been since your school district updated its bus routing and tracking policies?
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, student_transportation_software, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization
A very stressful moment for both the driver in the fleet and the transportation team keeping track of the fleet is that moment of no communication. Whether it is because there's a problem with the radios or phones currently implemented or something else en..
transportation_management_services, Dispatch_Software, school_bus_routing_software, bus_tracking, vehicle_tracking_software
For many districts, onboard video camera systems represent an excellent solution to many school bus security issues. With video cameras, you can keep a close eye on the behavior of students and drivers, while always having footage available if there are di..
transportation_management_services, Student_School_Bus_Safety, School_Bus_Security, School_Bus_Surveillance, school_bus_route_optimization
Due to the amount of competition involved in winning bids from school bus transportation programs, contractors must provide services that give them an advantage over competitors. GPS vehicle tracking and bus routing software offer benefits that manually cr..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, gps_vehicle_tracking, school_bus_tracking_software, vehicle_tracking_software
If you are investigating the possibility of upgrading your bus fleet to use alternative fuel systems, you have a lot of choices. Green fuels can potentially lower the emissions of your school buses, which in turn can reduce school bus maintenance costs; bu..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_maintenance, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software
Timing is everything when it comes to new investments. After all, there's no time like the present crisis to get approval for projects you've needed for months!
Student_Tracking_Software, transportation_management_services, routing_and_scheduling_software, school_bus_routing_software, routing_software
It’s a situation bus drivers have seen countless times: They bring the bus to a stop, extend the stop-arm, begin to let students disembark – only to see a car behind them ignore the stop sign and speed past. Every time this happens, children are endangered..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, stop-arm_camera_technology, Student_School_Bus_Safety
One of the cornerstones of a proper school bus safety training program is an emphasis on the "Danger Zone." That is, the area immediately surrounding the school bus where children could be in danger of being hit by other cars - or the bus itself - and are ..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_safety, Student_School_Bus_Safety, vehicle_tracking_software
The choice to implement student GPS tracking within your school district is a major decision that requires a great deal of dialogue among administrators and other school district employees. Understandably, those in charge of making the decision on student ..
transportation_management_services, student_gps_tracking, school_bus_tracking_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, vehicle_tracking_software
When managing a school bus transportation network, there are a lot of factors to keep track of, and sometimes it's easy to let the little things slip by. However, in the case of school bus idling, it's a little thing that adds up to big problems! Your driv..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_tracking_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, school_bus_idling, vehicle_tracking_software
Bullying is a hot topic at the moment, with many seeing the proliferation of bullying as one of the biggest problems in modern school districts. Administrators are under pressure to cut down on bullying and, in particular, shield disabled students from att..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_bullying, bullying, school_bus_drivers, RFID_student_ridership_tracking
School districts across North America are experiencing the realities of shrinking budgets. Unfortunately, when budgets are slashed, transportation departments are often the hardest hit. As students and parents consider the impact of canceled field trips an..
school_transportation_costs, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_transportation, school_bus_transportation_software
Given how badly the school bus driver shortage is affecting school districts around the country, it's absolutely vital that school transportation directors and administrations do whatever they can to retain the drivers on their payroll. In many areas, this..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, Drivers, school_bus_tracking_software, school_bus_drivers
Without a doubt, one of the biggest threats to the safety of students riding school buses is other drivers. Illegal school bus passing is a huge problem nationwide. Ongoing studies in recent years have suggested that it happens tens of thousands of times e..
transportation_management_services, RFID_student_ridership_tracking, Student_School_Bus_Safety, illegal_school_bus_passing, route_efficiency
Students standing in overloaded school bus aisles? That’s the situation some districts are facing, and it’s understatedly dangerous. Most U.S. school buses don’t have overhead handholds, so an unexpected fast stop can send kids tumbling.
transportation_management_services, School_Buses, school_bus_driver_shortage, School_bus_driver_trainig, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
As a school district transportation coordinator, it's vital to ensure your buses are always fit for duty. Typically this involves focusing on repair and maintenance issues. However, it can be easy to overlook one other crucial matter: credentials.
transportation_management_services, school_bus_drivers, School_bus_driver_trainig, School_bus_driver_safety, school_bus_route_planning_software
There's a lot to keep track of when managing a school district's bus fleet - but don't allow basic licensing and other credentials to go overlooked! Your drivers' licenses and insurance must be maintained, and your buses will also require regular inspectio..
BusBoss, transportation_management_services, school_bus_driver, school_bus_driver_shortage, school_bus_driver_training, Student_School_Bus_Safety
School bus routing software is rapidly catching on with school districts and transportation management companies around the U.S. for its ability to improve route optimization and render significant cost-savings.
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, route_efficiency
School bus safety is critical at all times of the year, but it's particularly crucial during the winter months. Snowy weather and icy roads present some of the biggest dangers a bus and its passengers can face, yet your drivers will be called on to drive i..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, school_bus_safety_tips
Getting students safely to and from school is a priority for everyone. However many school districts are experiencing a shortage in school bus drivers. School bus driver shortage is an ongoing challenge that districts repeatedly face before, during and thr..
Transportation_Management_Software, school_bus_management, transportation_management_services, school_bus_driver, school_bus_tracking_software, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
Discover the importance of optimizing school bus routes for efficient transportation and explore the latest trends in school bus routing.
bus_route_optimization, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
Few school districts have ever struggled with having "too much" money, and budgets are tight most of the time. However, things are particularly bad now. With the coronavirus outbreak continuing to create challenges, schools are having to spend a lot of mon..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
It's hard to believe that just a few decades ago, all school record-keeping was done by hand. Today, a good database-driven school management system is absolutely a necessity. Between the proliferation of helicopter parenting and ever-increasing societal f..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
All too often, being a bus driver can feel like a thankless job. School bus drivers have to work genuinely inconvenient hours, and spend most of their time on the job getting yelled at by their passengers, district parents, or both. Not to mention the stre..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
Discover how school bus routing software can revolutionize transportation efficiency and streamline operations for schools.
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
These are hard times for school bus transportation directors. Costs are rising, while bus drivers are becoming increasingly difficult to find and retain. You need to keep up with modern best practices without costing too much, and ideally reducing costs wh..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
Student bus transportation safety is an all-important topic, and one which tends to become controversial whenever there's any sort of incident involving a bus accident. The tendency of the media to blow up any accident can often overshadow how incredibly s..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
When a school bus is on the road, nothing is more important than ensuring the safety of its passengers. While there are numerous ways a bus can be designed to improve safety, your drivers cannot be overlooked! New technologies are making it easier for driv..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
Finding ways to save more money for education is always a valid and worthwhile endeavor, as there can’t be an upper price placed on your children’s education. However, whether your district chooses to consolidate the total number of schools into a smaller ..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
As a school administrator or transportation coordinator, you are well aware of the complexities involved in managing transportation efficiently. Coordinating multiple bus routes, accommodating student locations, and ensuring timely arrivals and departures ..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
When it comes to drawing up bus routes, most districts try to do it at the beginning of the school year and stick with it. Sometimes that’s just not possible, and circumstances beyond their control dictate that routes may have to be re-planned during the s..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
The current shortage of school bus drivers is really a twofold problem. Part of the problem is recruitment, but the other part is in retention. School bus drivers have a turnover rate that's significantly higher than average - particularly when it comes to..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
One of the most frustrating and difficult responsibilities when it comes to managing an entire fleet of transportation vehicles, whether it is cars or buses, is making sure that all of those vehicles are where they need to be, on time, and don't have any m..
route_optimization, transportation_management_services, route_management_software, school_bus_routing_software, transportation_coordinator, school_bus_driver_shortages, inefficient_routes, outdated_routes, route_efficiency, state_reporting, re-routing, bus_shortages
In transportation management services, sometimes popular belief might be easier to accept than fact, especially since the services are directly related to the safety of children, a top agenda for the country. In appeasing the public perception, situations ..
route_optimization, bus_route_optimization, transportation_management_services, transportation_manager, school_bus_routing_software, School_Bus_Routing, school_bus_driver_shortages, inefficient_routes, outdated_routes, inaccurate_routes, route_efficiency, state_reporting, re-routing, bus_shortages
Transportation companies around the world have been slowly awakening to the power that modern computers have to optimize and streamline their businesses. Numerous processes relating to the management of your fleet and your route planning can now be automat..
route_optimization, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, School_Bus_Routing, school_bus_driver_shortages, inefficient_routes, outdated_routes, inaccurate_routes, route_efficiency, state_reporting, re-routing, bus_shortages
These days, it seems like being in the school system is a pretty thankless job all around, especially if you follow news reports on schools. However, you know who never gets thanked? The folks whose job it is to ensure the busses keep running on time. Even..
bus_routing_software, bus_routing, route_optimization, bus_software, transportation_management_services, Dispatch_Software, school_bus_driver_shortages, inefficient_routes, outdated_routes, inaccurate_routes, route_efficiency, state_reporting, re-routing, bus_shortages
The current school bus driver shortage shows no signs of abating. In fact, if more states follow Tennessee's lead and start imposing stricter requirements on school bus drivers, that could actually make the recruitment-and-retention problem worse. It's a d..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_tracking_software, school_bus_drivers, route_efficiency
Finding the right transportation management system for school bus routing comes down to doing your due diligence by asking the most important questions of any provider. You need to partner with the right provider to achieve bus routing efficiency and cost ..
transportation_management_services
Schools have long had a love-hate relationship with new technology. Administrators love finding new technological solutions that can save time and money -especially if it keeps students safer in the process- but parents are often wary about exposing their ..
Student_Safety, student_tracking_systems, transportation_management_services, student_tracking_sheet, gps_vehicle_fleet_tracking, student_tracking, gps_vehicle_tracking, GPS_Tracking
There are a million ways to get from Point A to Point B. But, there is only one that is the most efficient. When it comes to optimizing your bus routes, efficiency is what matters most. By utilizing student tracking software you can make sure each one of y..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, transport_software
Transportation companies around the world have been slowly awakening to the power that modern computers have to optimize and streamline their businesses. Numerous processes relating to the management of your fleet and your route planning can now be automat..
transportation_management_services
In transportortation management services, sometimes popular belief might be easy to accept than fact, especially since the services are directly related to the safety of children, a top agenda for the country. In appeasing the public perception, situations..
transportation_management_services, transportation_manager, school_bus_routing_software
The ways to harness technology to make your school run more smoothly and more safely are expanding quickly. Just a couple decades ago, it was still standard to see school districts doing most of their record-keeping by hand: drawing bus routes with lines o..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
Chances are, your student management is organized, in some fashion, with a student database at the center of it. You have a list of students, and you go from there: they get use to routine bus routes, to classes, and so forth. That's the standard way.
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
Route Optimization Services - What should I expect?
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
In the hugely competitive marketplace we face today, it is critical for savvy Transportation Directors, Superintendents, and Business Managers to better manage every single business process from your transportation equipment to your drivers to your transpo..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
Before we begin this blog, I just wanted to say something: Thank you, school bus managers and school transportation officers.
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
If you're in the business of planning a school's bus schedule, we don't have to tell you how demanding the job is. Hundreds or thousands of children rely on you to get to and from school safely, and if any of them are even a few minutes late, you'll be hea..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
In today's economy, every penny counts. With dwindling budgets, public schools are forced to cut corners wherever possible. This may include changing school schedules, to accommodate two tiers per bus, or finding ways to make a route more cost effective. O..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
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Fleet Optimization was never one of my favorite subjects when it came to BusBoss. However, as the years have gone by this functionality has greatly improved. I would recommend this to anyone who asks me where to start when creating new routes.
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
Are you transporting students on buses? What about vans? If you are, then you should be using school bus routing software. It does not matter if you have 1 bus or 1,000 buses, you should be using bus routing software to manage your bus fleet.
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software
When you are planning your bus routes, what are you thinking about? I suspect that most transportation directors are thinking about accommodating all of their students and “hoping” that they won’t need to add additional buses.
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