Thank you Blog Spam.

Because of the overwhelming amount of “Blog Comment Spam,” I have to disable the commenting on this blog. As much as would would like to engage/interact with my readers (on this blog), this particular venue is not going to work. If you would like to discuss school bus transportation, online training, or staff development, please seek STS out on one of our social media platforms or email me directly. As always, thanks for reading.

Posted in Blog on November 6th, 2012. No Comments.

Memphis, TN – RockinRunningTours.com

This is a little different post for the STS blog, but I’m posting it anyway. Teresa (my wife) found this great little running tour in Memphis, TN. We met our tour guide, Mel, along Riverwalk park and took a very nice tour of the city. We saw areas we wouldn’t have otherwise seen, got a lot of great history, and received some really good food recommendations. We’d recommend the tour to anyone. It was a great experience!

http://www.rockinrunningtours.com/

Posted in Blog on October 24th, 2012. No Comments.

Beale St., Memphis continues to impress…

The land of blues and bbq! AND a classic car show! I know it just so happened that this once a year event took place this year on Oct. 23rd and I couldn’t be happier. We went to dinner after the trade show and to our surprise the street was filled with classic cars from all eras. Novas, Camaros, Firebirds, Mustangs, Coupes, Sedans, Trucks, Customs, Dragsters — everything. If there were a for sale sign on any of them it would have been a road trip home instead of our flight on Friday.

Posted in Blog on October 24th, 2012. No Comments.

What a Tradeshow…

Each time I get to participate in a pupil transportation trade-show, I am reminded of how down-to-earth, passionate, and caring this group of people are. The NAPT conference/trade show is another shining example. Everyone is willing and eager to listen for ideas that would make pupil transportation more efficient and safer. These people really care about the children they transport. Take the time to thank them and acknowledge what they do to keep your children safe while traveling to/from school. Thanks for reading.

Posted in Blog on October 24th, 2012. No Comments.

Bluetooth is not a cure-all…

One of the things that really stood out for me during the NAPT keynote address is a comment by a NTSB representatives about the use of blutooth or hands-free devices. Consider this blog paraphrased and by not means a direct representation of NTSB. It is purely my impression. As I understood it, the NTSB’s stance is that drivers should not use ANY devices while driving.

It is becoming common for States to ban texting, which is awesome, but many allow the use of hands-free devices. Are these types of devices better than fumbling with a phone to text or dial a number? ABSOLUTELY. Are hands-free devices still distracting? Yes. It only takes seconds of distraction to cause or contribute to an accident that could potentially injure or kill someone. Think about everything you do WHILE driving. Is it worth the change that it could hurt someone? No. Take the opportunity to slow your life down. When you drive – only drive. Stay safe everyone!

Posted in Blog on October 23rd, 2012. No Comments.

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