Durham School Services is expanding its facilities in Jacksonville, Florida, with a new bus yard, which will have more than 100 drivers operating out of it.

A longtime transportation director and state association lead in Iowa, David Kramer died on April 6, 2025. Here's how he is remembered.

Through First Services, the contracted service provider will manage maintenance needs for Forth Worth's 240 buses, with hopeful savings of 20%.

Get to know the inspiring stories of 12 young leaders in student transportation in this episode of The Route! Plus, hear stories and takeaways from SBF’s...

An SBF reader writes in to express concern for drivers performing their duties as trained and addresses the stop-arm violation problem.

Delivering a message on the pillars of leadership, the retired U.S. Navy officer on the U.S.S. Cole will share strategies to instill integrity into team...

Six-year-old charter school student Mason Richards was struck and killed while boarding his school bus in Louisiana on April 10.

The Atlanta-based bus dealership is now the official sales partner for Collins Bus Corp. in the state of Georgia and nearby.

Dave Lissy, the former Bright Horizons CEO, brings experience in early education and care to the alternative transportation provider.

Why buy used? One of many reasons boils down to ROI and your bottom line. Discover how one operator uses used school buses to cut costs, avoid depreciation,...

The Driving Forward Act would make the under-the-hood testing exemption permanent for school bus driver CDL applicants. Originally introduced in the House,...

Honor bus professionals who helped report human trafficking concerns to the Truckers Against Trafficking award. Nominations close at the end of July.

The alternative transportation company's routing efficiency software receives an upgrade to include student ride times, costs per rider, bus utilization...

Join us for a conversation with First Student’s COO as we talk all things student transportation drivers, including how they attract and retain an engaged...

Pro-Vision's second-generation stop arm cameras feature better low-light recording, making reporting violations of school bus passing laws easier.

With over 50 years of bus driving experience, 31 years in management, and an optimistic outlook for the future, Susan Moorehead reflects on the importance...

Bill A. Hathaway has been promoted to the top role. He previously was chief revenue officer.

A New York-based Contractor of the Year winner and NSTA Hall of Famer moves on from the family-owned business.

The school bus air conditioning provider is now under the umbrella for an Indiana-based recreational component supplier.

Minnesota’s final round of Stop Arm Camera grants will equip 18 more districts with enforcement technology, aiming to reduce violations and keep students...

In a new pilot program, BusGates is offering one free LED stop arm extension to schools across the U.S. during April in recognition of National Distracted...

From our Admin of the Year interview to the 2025 Trailblazers announcement, mechanic recruitment, driver retention, and creative routing, don't miss these...

The new product is geared toward heavy-duty equipment and prevents fluid cross-contamination.

HopSkipDrive expands to Virginia Beach, bringing its services to Chesapeake Public Schools. It also recently achieved SOC2 Type II compliance.

Will school buses and supplies soon be more expensive due to the newly imposed tariffs on neighboring countries? Here’s an update on the U.S. tariff...

Illegal school bus passing remains a dangerous issue. A national survey reveals the reasons, sparking renewed efforts for a public awareness campaign.

School zone speeding remains an issue, as Verra Mobility recorded over 6,000 violations in 72-hours in one Florida county.

Flexible routing, using routing tools, and easily communicable routes can help you keep ahead of any potential roadblocks when transporting students. Here...

What top challenges do school bus maintenance teams report? Check out the shifting trends in school bus shops from survey data touching on fleet makeup,...

Joel Stutheit joins the council as senior manager of autogas business development. He has previous district experience and has implemented propane buses.

Shannon La Rue will be focused on enhancing customer experience and strengthening relationships with school districts across the country.

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is working with the Chatham Area Transit Authority to provide mobility options to students through free usage...

The school bus contractor brings its services to Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 for a three-year agreement serving 108 SPED routes.

Fourteen electric buses start rolling in Washington state from both state and federal funds.

Electric school buses aren’t the only path to sustainable transportation. Discover why propane offers a proven, cost-effective solution as EV tech continues...

What makes a great leader? Here are a few of the takeaways I’ve learned so far, with some inspiration from SBF’s 2025 award winners.

With Ampcontrol’s EV charging platform, First Student hopes to bring more energy optimization to its fleet while lowering costs and enabling vehicle-to-grid...

Durham Public Schools Foundation is ensuring that 50 new school bus drivers don't have to pay out of pocket for testing before getting behind the wheel.

The Accelera BP97E battery pack now comes standard on Blue Bird's electric school buses and boasts enhanced features to improve performance

Fleetio is releasing two new tools to help fleet managers and maintenance providers track vehicles and provide effective maintenance regardless of where a...

Thirty students were stranded near Brainerd, Minn., when a driver went off route. One used the radio to call for help.

Starting in the 2025-26school year, Zum will bring school bus service with real-time tracking to Palm Springs Unified (CA) and propane buses to Millard...

BusPatrol and other recent video footage shows too many close calls from illegal school bus passings. These clips help raise awareness about the ongoing...

The Indiana-based van and bus manufacturer announces a new management structure following news of its co-CEO’s retirement and the passing of its founder...

Kopanko, 32, is the director of marketing & school bus sales and EV program manager at Thomas Built dealer Sonny Merryman.

Crawford, 36, serves as the director of transportation for Clay County District Schools in Florida, where he has transformed the department.

Patterson, 39, grew up around the yellow bus. Now, she serves as safety and training supervisor for Pearland ISD in Texas.

Judge, 35, brings her attorney background to the role of senior director of regulation at EverDriven, where she ensures the alternative transportation...

Fratzke, 39, is a dispatcher for Bemidji Area Schools in Minnesota.

Henley, 31, serves as the coordinator of transportation for Douglas County School System in Georgia.