School Bus Fleet, November 2019
41 NOVEMBER 2019 SCHOOL BUS FLEET How did you get started in the industry I started serving in this industry 22 years ago I began driving a school bus in South Dartmouth Mass when my four children were in elementary school The idea of having the same schedule as my children having time to myself during the day and having summers off was very appealing Since then I have had the privilege of serving as the transportation director for one of the largest school districts in Maine MSAD 6 Needless to say my schedule has changed and I no longer have summers of What are your top professional achievements My top professional achievements include serving as a Maine delegate at the 2015 National Congress on School Transportation and serving as president of the Maine Association for Pupil Transportation from Oct 2016 to July 2019 I have also brought more technology into our school district to improve efficiencies In a time of a nationwide driver shortage I have worked closely with my team to consolidate bus routes and reduce driving positions through attrition We are also currently expanding our propane fleet to reduce emissions and operating costs What did expanding to a propane bus fleet entail MSAD 6 began purchasing propane buses 10 years ago Our drivers like the performance and have embraced the environmentally friendly and safe alternative fuel buses I continue to actively seek ways to supplement the cost of the buses and have obtained funding As the largest fleet sector in the state MSAD 6 is leading the way What is something people would be surprised to learn about you Although I arrive to work each day with a positive attitude and smile on my face people might be surprised to learn that I am not a morning person I enjoy sleeping late lounging around and relaxing on my days off DOTTIE MUCHMORE Transportation Director Maine School Administrative District 6 MSAD 6 Buxton Maine Photo courtesy Dottie Muchmore ICE FREE STEPS WARM WELCOME Step Tread Heaters are superior to other de icing methods in a number of ways No moving parts results in virtually maintenance free operation No more need for drivers to chip ice from steps Replaces salt or other chemicals that corrode step wells Extends the life of your treads and eliminates the need for sand Keeps step treads warm and slip resistant in winter weather Environmentally friendly Far more efficient than indirect heat from air blowers Reduces your liability risks and helps ensure passenger safety Very thin heater profile easily installs under treads of any size steps or lifts Available through all U S and Canadian bus manufacturers 509 466 2502 FAX 509 467 1547 423 E Cleveland Avenue Suite B Spokane WA 99207 warm welcome com
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