The Transporter is a newsletter dedicated to the safe transportation of children. It addresses transportation issues that affect children with topics ranging from safety to new technology.

• Previously published issues include:
• October 2007, Seatbelt Controversy
• September 2007, Diesel Fuel - The Clean Air Issue in School Transportation
• May 2007, Shedding Pounds to Gain Weight for Your Image
• December 2006, Staying on Track with Federal Requirements
• September 2006, Laughter Is A Best Buy...Try It
• June 2006, You Need Not Be A Jewel To Shine Brightly
• May 2006, Shifting Gears...An Insurance Policy For Success
• March 2006, Involve the Entire Team in Transporting Your Passengers…Everyone Has a Role
• February 2006, Uploading Value to Download More Customers
• December 2005, Accent Your Appearance by Demonstrating Your Leadership Skills
• July 2005, Use Feedback to Stay Connected to Bus Driver Issues
• June 2005, Improve Your Safety Record by Equipping Personnel with Encouragement and Tools Needed to Get the Job Done
• May 2005, Who's Following the Rules? It May Be Time to Update Your Policies and Procedures
• April 2005, Are You Prepared? ... Establish a Violence Prevention Plan
• February 2005, Building Employee Relationships & Loyalty
• January 2005, Boosting Your Resources for 2005
• December 2004, Celebrating the School Bus Driver
• November 2004, Help Boost Your Transportation Program With Volunteers
• October 2004, Training Your Bus Drivers To Be Coaches
• September 2004, Putting the Lid on Road Rage
• August 2004, Student Safety Training an Important Aspect of School Bus Safety
• July 2004, Revitalize Your Driver Training
• June 2004, School Bus Safety Means Managing Chronic Diseases Like Diabetes
• May 2004, School Bus Stops, A Risky Part of the Ride
• April 2004,The NTCSC Helps Head Start and Other Programs Overcome Problems
• March 2004, Do You Know Who is Really Riding Your School Bus?
• February 2004, Bridging the Communication Gap
• January 2004, Helping the Bus/Van Driver Promote the Safe Transport of Children
• December 2003, Winter Driving and Maintenance Tips
• November 2003, Ways to Improve Morale and Reduce Staff Turnover Rate
• October 2003, High Staff Turnover Rate- Costly for Transportation Systems
• September 2003, Recurring Problem of Students Being Left Behind on the School Bus
• June 2003, Building Capacity for your Organization
• April 2003, Acknowledging Bus Drivers
• February 2003, Don't Forget to Protect the School Bus!
• December 2002, Is Your Transportation Team Winding Down?
• October 2002, School Bus Drivers...Key Members of the Violence Prevention Team
• August 2002, Starting the Day Off Right... A Bus Driver's Influence
• July 2001, Add Power To Your Performance Through Teamwork
• April 2001, Diesel Fumes... Are Our Children At Risk?
• May 2000, Expand Your Transportation Capability...Try Partnering
• January 2000, Bus Drivers as Teachers...Improving The School Learning Experience
• November 1999, LEDs... In Your Tail Lights?
• Premiere Edition, Being Safe Means Buckling Up

Individual issues of The Transporter are available FREE of charge. Call 804.782.1938, 1.888.WEST904 or e-mail mhwestcon@aol.com. to add yourself or your organization to our mailing list.

Now Available: THE TRANSPORTER COLLECTION, VOLUME I

The collection includes 25 of our highly sought after issues of The Transporter. (September 2004 - Premiere Edition). You may purchase a copy of the collection for $15.00 or two copies for $25.00.

The Transporter is written and published by the NTCSC. It should not be reproduced without written permission.