Categories: Management

Nearly 150 school bus contractors convened in Deerwood, Minnesota, for the association’s annual summer conference, consisting of education, updates,...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10242561/2025-minnesota-school-bus-operators-association-summer-conference-highlights-pho

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Some of the largest alternative student transportation providers in the country come together to launch a new association focused on education and advocacy...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10242524/alternative-student-transportation-association-launches

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Categories: Safety

Transfinder earned new contracts with Hoover City Schools in Alabama and Ewing Marion Kauffman School in Missouri.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10242461/transfinder-adopted-by-more-southeastern-schools

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Two top Northeast school bus dealers merge to form New England Transit LLC, expanding service, reach, and customer support.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10242408/new-england-transit-sales-and-w-c-cressey-son-merge

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Categories: Management

Courtney Upell, a former district transportation administrator from Ohio, moves into a new role as account executive for the routing company she used in the...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10242415/former-transportation-director-joins-transfinder

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What decisions from this year’s NCST will shape the future of student transportation — and your operations? Go behind the scenes of this year’s congress...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10242240/reactions-to-highlights-from-ncst-video

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Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles, Operations, Suppliers

The Washington district’s 18 new Thomas Built electric buses mark an EV milestone for the Evergreen State. The buses were funded by both state and federal...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10242356/walla-walla-drives-ahead-with-washingtons-biggest-electric-school-bus-fleet

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Together with North America Central School Bus and Highland Electric, East St. Louis School District 189 is building a new depot for 25 new electric buses...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10242237/illinois-district-debuts-charging-depot-for-25-electric-school-buses

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Categories: Maintenance

The 36th annual workshop includes sessions hosted by major school bus manufacturers and informative training on foundation brakes, tire myths, vinyl repair,...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10242289/ohio-school-bus-mechanics-plan-july-annual-gathering

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A late-night theft in a district in Waukesha sidelined buses and disrupted student transportation, highlighting a growing concern for school districts.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10242285/catalytic-converter-theft-disrupts-school-bus-service-in-wisconsin

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