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How Does Military Logistics Experience Help Keep Students Moving Safely?

See how Army veteran Tracy Voigt went from coordinating construction and logistics in Afghanistan to leading school transportation operations in Minnesota in this National Military Appreciation Month profile.

What Data Shows About Student Transportation in 2026

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Honoring Heroes Behind the Wheel: Award Nominations Open

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Announcing the 2025 School Bus Driver Hero: Jackie Wilkerson Brown

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What Data Shows About Student Transportation in 2026

Sponsored by Zonar Systems

Honoring Heroes Behind the Wheel: Award Nominations Open

Sponsored by AngelTrax

Announcing the 2025 School Bus Driver Hero: Jackie Wilkerson Brown

Sponsored by AngelTrax

Editor's Picks

From Overwhelmed to Optimized: How AI Is Transforming School Transportation Leadership

From Overwhelmed to Optimized: How AI Is Transforming School Transportation Leadership

In-Service Planning Made Easier: Tips for Smooth Back-to-School Prep

In-Service Planning Made Easier: Tips for Smooth Back-to-School Prep

Enter Now: School Bus Fleet’s 2026 Photo of the Year Contest

Enter Now: School Bus Fleet’s 2026 Photo of the Year Contest

2026 Administrator of the Year: Kathy Calkins’ Transformational Leadership in Oregon

2026 Administrator of the Year: Kathy Calkins’ Transformational Leadership in Oregon

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The Achilles Heel of School Bus Electrification: BetterFleet’s Take

Mark Childers of Thomas Built Buses stands in front of a large yellow electric school bus at ACT Expo while discussing the company’s new Type D EV school bus platform. Overlay text reads “The Big New EV School Bus” with School Bus Fleet at ACT Expo branding.

Alternative Fuels

Wattson: Thomas Built’s Largest EV School Bus Yet

Russell Vare of The Mobility House sits at the company’s ACT Expo booth discussing vehicle-to-grid technology and smart EV charging for school bus fleets. Overlay text reads “V2G Goes Mainstream” alongside School Bus Fleet at ACT Expo branding.

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The New Era of Electric School Buses: V2G, Bidirectional Chargers & More

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2026 State of Student Transportation Report

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How Transfinder Technology P.A.Y.S. (Pays as You Save) Saving Time, Money and Headaches in School Transportation Operations

The New Playbook for Safer, Smarter School Bus Maintenance

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Innovative Transportation Solutions for K-12 Attendance

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2026 School Bus Fleet Vendor Directory & Buyer's Guide

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2026 School Bus Maintenance Survey

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2026 Special-Needs Transportation Survey

The Benefits of Implementing the Latest Wheelchair Securement Standards

Webinars

From Damage Control to Decision Partner: Transportation's Role in School Closures & Redistricting

Feb 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM PST

The 360-degree view of student safety: Connecting the driver's seat to the parent's phone

Oct 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM PDT

From Damage Control to Decision Partner: Transportation's Role in School Closures & Redistricting

Feb 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM PST

The 360-degree view of student safety: Connecting the driver's seat to the parent's phone

Oct 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM PDT

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Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Plug In for the Long Haul

School districts across the U.S. are moving electric school bus plans into operation, with new fleet deployments, charging infrastructure, and long-term electrification partnerships taking shape.

Thumbnail graphic for a School Bus Fleet interview at ACT Expo featuring a smiling BetterFleet executive seated in front of a fleet technology booth display. Overlay text reads “BetterFleet” and “The G Problem in V2G.”

The Achilles Heel of School Bus Electrification: BetterFleet’s Take

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You're On Your Own to Pick a Drivetrain [Op-Ed]

Mark Childers of Thomas Built Buses stands in front of a large yellow electric school bus at ACT Expo while discussing the company’s new Type D EV school bus platform. Overlay text reads “The Big New EV School Bus” with School Bus Fleet at ACT Expo branding.

Wattson: Thomas Built’s Largest EV School Bus Yet

Safety

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Operation STEER Brings Emergency Response Training to North Texas

Prosper ISD hosted the third annual training for transportation professionals across 67 districts to learn how to respond to emergencies, such as rollovers and evacuations, and proper use of safety equipment.

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Florida District Relaunches BusPatrol School Bus Camera Program With New Safeguards

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School Bus Laws To Watch: Seat Belt Bills, Funding Fights & EV Changes

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9-Year-Old Boy Killed by School Bus at Busy Brooklyn Intersection