Categories: Management, Safety, Special Needs Transportation

Discover how Transportation Directors are overcoming driver shortages and logistical hurdles with scalable and reliable Alternative Student Transportation.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10241069/how-transportation-directors-are-overcoming-driver-shortages

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Categories: Management

In a rush and need a quick snapshot of the top school transportation industry news? Check out thisvideo short to catch up on what's been happening — in just...

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Categories: Safety

Gatekeeper Systems earned two new contracts in the Hoosier and Sunshine States for its video devices and mobile data collectors.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10241573/indiana-and-florida-districts-add-video-recording-system

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Categories: Management

The fleet management and maintenance software provider now offers a tool to go beyond cost tracking, allowing for proactive decisions to drive optimized...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10241522/turning-data-into-action-fleetios-new-advanced-analytics

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Association members hit the Hill in force — 65 people, 153 meetings, two bills, and a shared mission to advance student transportation safety.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10241072/annual-nsta-bus-in-produces-two-bill-introductions

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Categories: Management

Kerlin Bus Sales & Leasing, Inc. based in Silver Lake, Indiana, receives the OEM's top dealer honor for the fourth time.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10241525/thomas-built-buses-names-2024-dealer-of-the-year

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Categories: Management

Gone are the days of school bus fleets being made up of just yellow buses. These days, we’re seeing more fuel and vehicle types than ever, as the use of...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10240219/fleets-in-flux-adapting-to-changing-student-transportation-needs

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Categories: Alternative Fuels

Lion Electric was on the brink of collapse after mass layoffs and a plant closure. But just when it looked like they wouldn't make it, new owners stepped in...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10242187/canadian-investors-attempt-to-relaunch-lion

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Categories: Management

As part of a continued partnership, Hoekstra Transportation donated two diesel engines to Kent Career Tech Center to support skilled trades education.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10241308/michigan-dealer-donates-two-diesel-engines-to-tech-center

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Categories: Safety

Transfinder earned new contracts with school districts in Mississippi and Alabama for its routing solution, Routefinder PLUS.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10241194/two-southern-districts-choose-new-routing-system

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