Do you know exactly where your entire vehicle fleet is during those crucial moments? Contrary to what you might think, it is imperative that you know where all of your vehicles are while they're either en route to their destinations or even simply parked in the lot outside. This is because there are many risks that are involved with a fleet, such as a driver becoming lost, a vehicle being stolen, or even one of the vehicles being in an accident.

So, your school just went ahead and decided to invest in a GPS-based bus tracking system. That's an excellent call. GPS tracking can save you money on your bus fleet in numerous ways, as well as helping to keep the students in your care safe, but only if it's used properly. You get a lot of new options when you switch to a GPS system, and it's not uncommon for new users to be unsure about how to get the most from their new bus tracking system.

Now is an especially good time to be asking yourself: Are my school district's buses as safe for students to ride as they can be?

I  have nothing but sympathy for school bus drivers.  It really has to be one of the most stressful and demanding jobs on the planet.  I might not know first-hand, but I have the next-best thing.  My mother was a school bus driver for several years, and I'll never forget her stories of just how tough the job can be.

With schools constantly seeing their budgets slashed, you're undoubtedly feeling the pinch yourself if you're in the business of providing school bus services.  Economization is the name of the game across our school districts, from bus drivers to teachers.  If you want to stay competitive and keep your profit edge, you need to be able to guarantee the best results with the least waste.