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Winter Driving Tips for Bus Operators

Leonard D'Orlando, December 5, 2024

Winter conditions pose unique challenges for drivers, and when it comes to bus drivers, the stakes are even higher. Ensuring the safety of dozens of passengers on board requires not only exceptional driving skills but also a deep understanding of winter road hazards.

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Tips for driving a bus in winter conditions

Leonard D'Orlando, August 15, 2024

Winter conditions pose unique challenges for drivers, and when it comes to bus drivers, the stakes are even higher. Ensuring the safety of dozens of passengers on board requires not only exceptional driving skills but also a deep understanding of winter road hazards.

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The prepared school bus driver: The key to safe transportation

Leonard D'Orlando, September 29, 2022

The number one goal of every school bus driver is the transportation of all students safely. Many drivers learn from day-to-day situations how to improve their safety measures. Ultimately, over the years they develop proven methods for providing student transportation in a safe and efficient manner.

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Drivers Manual E-training is now available for school bus drivers

Thomas Ancart, September 15, 2022

Every year, millions of children take the bus every day to go to school and go home. For a short time, the school bus driver has the mission to transport young passengers safely and bring them to their destination on time. His mission becomes harder when winter is coming, as slippery roads can affect his daily routine. Learn more here

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School bus planning for winter conditions - Automatic Snow Chains

Ulrik Andersson, September 1, 2022

Being a school bus driver carries a lot of responsibility. The main concern is getting the children to and from their school activities safely. This is challenging enough on a regular day, but now imagine it is the middle of winter with roads covered in ice and snow. Read below on how Onspot is here to help.

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The school bus - A history of safety and innovation

Leonard D'Orlando, December 2, 2021

The school season is in full swing which means for people living in the US and Canada school buses are running routes through neighborhoods taking kids to school in the early morning hours and safely returning them home again in the afternoon. Learn more here

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School bus driver – Why do I need automatic snow chains ?

Thomas Ancart, November 18, 2021

Being a School Bus Driver is a very important job. You have the responsability to bring the kids to school and home on time and safely. During the season, you will be faced to slippery roads and you have to be prepared !

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The right equipment makes all the difference

Leonard D'Orlando, April 16, 2020

The school bus of today has come a long way from buses of the past. A whole host of features ranging from tracking equipment, on board cameras, and seat belts are just a few features that can be found inside its signature yellow exterior. This technology is designed to improve both driver function and student safety. Rightfully so as thousands of these vehicles carry students of all ages from home to school and back again.

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What School Bus Drivers Say about Onspot

Maritza Hernandez, July 25, 2019

Driver satisfaction is an important facet to the success of any fleet. In addition to general maintenance, driver training in all aspects of the use and function of a school bus leads to the successful, safe transportation of school children. But, what do bus drivers say about Onspot?

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School bus driver – driving safely in winter conditions

Ulrik Andersson, July 11, 2019

Being a reliable bus driver, bringing school kids to and from school safely, every day of the year, is not happening by accident. By educating your self and understand what measurements are available you take the control and makes it happen. Learn more how proud school bus drivers make use of good tools below.

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