Category: Opinion
Is the new federal ELD mandate overkill?
By Powell Slaughter
Furniture Today
While I believe reasonable regulations can help protect the water we drink, the air we breathe and the safety of…
Blake Krapf discusses school bus contracting
By Thomas McMahon
School Bus Fleet
As CEO of Pennsylvania-based Krapf Group and president of the National School Transportation Association (NSTA),
Blake Krapf has a…
Medical advice for bus regulators: don’t be buttheads
My doctor just retired. In addition to being a great physician, Sidney had the gift of knowing how much doctoring each of his patients needed.
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Good motorcoach drivers make the journey more enjoyable
On several occasions I’ve left a job and been replaced by…nobody. In fact, many of you assume that my driving skills have contributed mightily to…
Only perverts skip preventative motorcoach maintenance
“Folks, we’ve lost an engine,” announced the pilot. “Nothing to worry about. We have four and the plane can fly OK on 3.
“It’ll slow…
Pull up your ‘big boy (or girl) pants’ and be real drivers
“The Mace” planned a three-pronged attack to resolve his problem. He was 1,500 miles from home and his Scenicruiser appeared to be overheating.
One reason…
Cyberterrorism insurance complicated
By Jonathan L. Schwartz and Thomas D. DeMatteo
It is a scary thought that hackers can now remotely gain control of our vehicles. The Central…
As a plump American, I resent being considered dangerous
One of my favorite Presidents is Thomas E. Dewey. I watch the History Channel often (can’t wait to find out who won WWII) and was…
Expect the worst and you might be pleasantly surprised
“I found a shortcut to the airport, and you only have to drive the wrong way for two blocks,” said my pal.
In order to…