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A professional portrait of David Perez on an orange background with text reading "David Perez Named Samsara Technology Leader of the Year."
Managementfrom Staff and News ReportsJune 23, 2026

First Student Safety Executive Named Samsara Technology Leader of the Year

David Perez earned the honor for deploying AI-powered safety and fleet technologies that improved driver behavior and family communication.

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Collage graphic featuring the Zūm logo surrounded by images representing the company's recent milestones: the Providence, Rhode Island skyline; a soccer ball decorated with international flags symbolizing FIFA World Cup 2026 transportation services; a trophy representing CEO Ritu Narayan's Entrepreneur Of The Year award; and the Philadelphia skyline.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseJune 22, 2026

Zum Expands to Rhode Island with 2 New District Partnerships

The Ocean State becomes Zum’s 18th state served as the company expands its presence in the Northeast U.S., while launching operations in Philadelphia, and supporting FIFA World Cup 2026.

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School Bus Fleet leadership update graphic announcing Lewis Nelson as president of Stertil-Koni. The graphic features the Stertil-Koni logo and a portrait of Nelson standing with folded arms against a yellow and orange background.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseJune 19, 2026

Stertil-Koni Announces New Company President

Lewis Nelson joins the heavy-duty vehicle lift provider, succeeding Scott Steinhardt in the lead role.

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Frances Theiring stands with three other people holding an award
Managementby Staff and News ReportsJune 19, 2026

Tennessee Hall of Fame Honors Drivers for Decades of Service

Frances Theiring, a school bus driver for Wilson County Schools, retires this year after almost 50 years on the road. She is one of two long-time drivers honored for their service in the state.

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A school bus driver wearing a safety vest exchanges a high-five with a smiling young student near the front of a school bus. Sunlight streams through the windows as another adult stands nearby.
Managementfrom Staff and News ReportsJune 18, 2026

What Happens to a School Bus After Retirement? First Student Has a New Answer

Through a new partnership with Advanced Remarketing Services, proceeds from retired vehicle sales will support Special Olympics and other community-focused organizations while advancing sustainability goals.

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School Bus Fleet leadership update graphic featuring the School Bus Logistics logo and headshots of three newly hired software data analysts: CJ Merrill, Jake Nulick, and Valorie Ashburn.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseJune 18, 2026

School Bus Logistics Adds 3 Data Analysts, Expands Routing Capabilities

Three new data analysts and a BusRight certification bring an added layer of support to the routing services districts already use.

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Illustration of a laptop displaying the EverDriven logo against a blue background, with the text "New AI-Powered Transportation Operations Hub" and the School Bus Fleet logo.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseJune 17, 2026

EverDriven Debuts TripCentral as New District Transportation Portal

The new transportation management hub takes over the district portal to power trip planning, operations, visibility, and intelligence for school district transportation needs.

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Three people pose in front of a line of school buses.
Managementfrom Staff and News ReportsJune 16, 2026

BusRight Honors Texas Driver With Inaugural Behind The Wheel Award

Selected from more than 300 nominations, Lawson Crook earned BusRight’s inaugural award for his dedication to students and safety.

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Tod Eskra stands on an award stage to accept recognition
Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseJune 12, 2026

ASTP's Tod Eskra Named an Entrepreneur of the Year

The award from Ernst & Young honors visionary leadership behind one of America's fastest-growing student transportation contracting companies.

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An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of the back end of an electric bus next to charging infrastructure and text reading "Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Power Up Beyond the Bus."
Alternative Fuelsby Elora HaynesJune 12, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Power Up Beyond the Bus

See how districts are pairing electric buses with charging, solar, and V2G technology to cut costs, boost resilience, and unlock new fleet value.

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