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It was another incredible two days in Scottsdale, where from Sept. 22-24, 2025, school bus operators and suppliers convened for top-tier networking,...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247946/sbfx-2025-highlights-in-photos
Six suggested recipients will split California Energy Commission grant funds through Calstart’s co-implemented PowerForward Program.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10248007/ride-receives-battery-manufacturing-grant
Electric school buses face hurdles in funding, supply, and infrastructure, but adoption continues to grow. Here’s where the segment stands.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247606/the-state-of-electric-school-buses-where-we-are-and-where-were-goingWe caught up with Dean Transportation’s Jackie Wilkerson Brown on site at SBFX after she was named the first-ever 2025 School Bus Driver Hero Award. Hear...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247917/meet-the-2025-school-bus-driver-hero-winner-jackie-wilkerson-brown-video
By merging Thomas Built Buses and FCCC, Daimler aims to accelerate innovation, improve efficiency, and strengthen its specialty vehicle portfolio.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247909/thomas-built-buses-fccc-unite-as-daimler-truck-specialty-vehicles
Before launching SBF's new Driver Hero Award, we knew that school bus drivers deserved more praise and recognition for the jobs they do every day. Little...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10245988/honoring-everyday-heroes-behind-the-wheel
From our inaugural Driver Hero award to the illegal passing problem, NSTB on safety, vaping on the bus, and accountability in bus driver retention, don't...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247682/now-online-school-bus-fleets-september-2025-safety-issue
Learn how our inaugural Driver Hero winner has become attuned to student needs, stepping in to support Dean Transportation and Lansing School District in...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246769/2025-school-bus-driver-hero-jackie-wilkerson-brown
Now, fleets using Rosco’s dash cameras or safety software can integrate with RoadFlex’s fuel risk management platform.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247990/rosco-vision-partners-with-roadflex-for-fleet-managementDropped calls put safety at risk. See how Downey Unified solved coverage and interference issues with a KENWOOD NEXEDGE® system—eliminating poor voice...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/safety/10247451/case-study-how-downey-unified-school-distric-solved-coverage-interference-challe
Need a propane refueling primer? Here are seven simple steps to ensure a clean fill every single time.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247380/refueling-propane-autogas-school-buses-is-painless-op-ed
From propane to electric, discover alternative fuel options for powering school buses. This is your primer to key definitions and how each compares to diesel.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247596/a-quick-guide-to-school-bus-alternative-fuels-key-terms-for-going-green
The new model pairs AI-driven routing with vetted small-vehicle drivers to ease bus driver shortages.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247647/hopskipdrive-launches-new-hub-and-spoke-model
From Dallas and Houston ISDs to rural schools, EverDriven helps districts provide reliable transportation for students with unique needs.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247540/everdriven-expands-student-transportation-across-texas
Tariffs may feel far from the yellow bus, but they affect costs, supply chains, and technology in student transportation. Here’s what you need to know.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247172/from-steel-to-semiconductors-how-tariff-policy-may-impact-school-transportationThe former SBF and METRO publisher has received a prestigious honor from the public transit association after his retirement and passing.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10243218/frank-di-giacomo-named-posthumously-to-apta-hall-of-fame
How can school transportation providers manage challenging student behavior? Get key guidance for IEPs, discipline, and de-escalation here.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246855/managing-bad-behavior-on-the-school-bus
Through its new acquisition, Zonar gains a new all-in-one platform that delivers smart routing, real-time visibility, and easy communication.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247440/zonar-acquires-ez-enroute-launches-bus-suite
The new software aims to help fleet managers cut delays, track compliance, and streamline driver management with automated tools and smart alerts.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247436/foley-launches-all-in-one-platform-for-fleet-hiring-onboarding-and-dot-complianc
Elizabeth Martinez, a special needs driver for Storer Transportation, is honored for her exceptional safety record and use of AI dash cams.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247408/school-bus-driver-makes-samsara-safest-drivers-list
Over a thousand electric buses were sidelined across the country as a Lion-branded school bus caught fire last week.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247421/lion-buses-return-to-service-after-fire-in-canada
Learn about Transportant's new Northwestern contracts with Estacada and South Kitsap school districts.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247398/transportant-grows-in-oregon-and-washingtonJoin us to discover how East Aurora created a student-first transportation model that improved efficiency, strengthened family trust, and set a new standard...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/webinars/from-taxis-to-trusted-rides-east-auroras-student-transportation-transformationNot every student’s needs are met easily on a yellow bus, and alternative transportation is a quickly growing segment of the industry. On this video, hear...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247334/beyond-the-yellow-bus-exploring-alternative-student-transportation-video
Two weeks into September 2025, a 5-year-old girl died when a passenger vehicle struck her in the roadway while she waited for the bus. In Delaware, a boy...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247352/georgia-child-killed-while-waiting-for-school-bus
The school bus manufacturer’s annual scholarships go to family members of dealer employees. This year, 14 students will each receive $5,000 to support their...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247305/ic-bus-announces-2025-2026-scholarship-recipients
B.R. Williams is the first in the state to deploy the DEMI-NeuFuel platform, a conversion technology blending renewable natural gas with diesel to extend...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247284/new-jersey-contractor-pilots-dual-fuel-rng-system
Thanks to a Minnesota Department of Commerce Electric School Bus Equipment Grant, three new EV buses will begin service in the 2026–27 school year.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247271/minnesota-district-gets-1-2m-state-grant-for-electric-school-buses
The pilot aims to test bidirectional charging technology, enhancing energy optimization for customers and supporting the grid. It will be deployed at three...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10235564/electric-school-buses-put-to-the-test-v2g-charging-pilot-launches-in-il
The updated NSTSP book is now complete, the final result of the most recent National Congress on School Transportation, which set new best-practice...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247210/2025-national-specs-and-procedures-manual-now-available
For decades, Henkensiefken has been a cornerstone of special education transportation in Minnesota. As she prepares for retirement, her career reflects on...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247176/from-driver-to-mentor-kala-henkensiefkens-legacy-in-special-education-transporta
With a $38M investment, the new Plattsburgh facility expands Micro Bird’s U.S. footprint, adding jobs and doubling bus production capacity.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10232146/micro-bird-to-establish-u-s-manufacturing-facility
The maintenance company's Truck Check Up and ShopPulse products receive enhancements and feature updates.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247037/noregon-updates-shop-management-system-carb-inspection-tool
The acquisition aims to pair video with radar to boost fleet safety and collision avoidance.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247090/pro-vision-acquires-spartan-radar
Samsara’s video-based safety, telematics, commercial navigation, door monitors, and student ridership insights are soon coming to all of First Student's buses.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246714/first-student-to-add-samsara-ai-technology-to-full-vehicle-fleet
From AI-driven monitoring to 360-degree cameras, automated braking, and smarter mirrors, the latest school bus technology redefines how buses protect...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246980/beyond-the-dash-safety-tech-helping-drivers-see-it-all
Luke Stuby is promoted into the leadership role at the Kansas-based alternative student transportation provider.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246886/assisted-student-transportation-names-new-managing-director
The company's new maintenance program offers inspections, fast repairs, and support to keep school bus video systems running.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246939/pro-vision-launches-fleetguard-maintenance-plan
Data from HopSkipDrive's new 2025 State of School Transportation shows school staff forced to manage increased needs, parents reporting job loss from cuts,...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246906/report-bus-driver-funding-shortages-part-of-school-transportation-crisis
From Connecticut to Florida, stop-arm camera programs show early success in reducing violations and repeat offenses.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246870/connecticut-district-launches-school-bus-safety-program-with-buspatrol
Dual-facing cameras in the company's vehicles will provide operational and behavioral insights, offering districts and families enhanced safety,...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246829/everdriven-launches-360-degree-student-experience
See how the contractor elevated technician expertise through IC Bus University training ahead of school start-up.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246801/durham-school-services-technicians-strengthen-skills-with-ic-bus-training
About 40 million illegal school bus passings occur yearly. Learn how smart routing, technology, education, and enforcement can save lives in this deep dive.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246257/the-illegal-passing-problem-reducing-school-bus-stop-arm-violations
First Student's behavioral training and support program is said to reduce incidents on school buses by an average of 27%, and is now available to all...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246777/first-serves-program-expands-across-california
What challenges and solutions exist as Canada sets its targets on an electric school bus ecosystem? A new report investigates.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246674/9-steps-for-an-equitable-electric-school-bus-transition-in-canada
Designed for school transportation departments, the new platform aims to eliminate fragmentation, enhance safety, and streamline communication.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246647/busology-tech-launches-transportation-platform-for-k12-school-districts
In Dickson County, Tennessee, school bus drivers show how longevity, respect, and community ties build a stable and trusted transportation program.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246595/longevity-as-the-backbone-of-rural-transportation-dickson-countys-legacy-of-serv
In a rush and need a quick snapshot of the top school transportation industry news? Check out this video short to catch up on what's been happening — in...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246591/school-transportation-cheat-sheet-august-2025-recap
Eleven techs across the school bus contractor have achieved master mechanic status, while six Durham operations earn new Blue Seal status.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246381/durham-school-services-recognizes-new-ase-master-technicians-and-blue-seal-locat
Using an AI-powered platform, the new integration consolidates fuel, maintenance, and telematics data into one platform to ensure compliance and reduce...
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10246446/fleetio-adds-motive-fuel-card-dvir-integration