Highlights From Last Year: School Bus Pros Gather in Arizona for Education & Networking: SBFX 2024 Recap
5 Reasons Not to Miss SBFX 2025
Join an exclusive group of school transportation professionals in sunny Arizona this September for a premier networking event with opportunities to learn, connect, and solve challenges together. We can’t wait to see you there.

School bus operators, we have good news. You get to attend SBFX for FREE! Thanks to our generous sponsors, enjoy two days of networking and connecting with your peers, plus airfare, airport shuttles, and meals and events, for nothing out of your district’s budget.
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Got plans Sept. 22-24 this year? We want to see you in Scottsdale, Arizona, for another amazing edition of School Bus Fleet ConneX (SBFX).
It all goes down at the incredible Scottsdale Resort & Spa, where you’ll be treated to a custom-built experience in a beautiful location.
What Will You Get?
Educational sessions with industry experts: The agenda is built by us right here at School Bus Fleet, with sessions thoughtfully designed and curated for you.
Peer-to-peer networking and social functions: Build relationships and mingle with other industry leaders at fun and engaging functions, from cocktail hours to sit-down dinners.
Innovative and insightful presentations: Leading industry suppliers discuss the future of pupil transportation, solutions, and more.
Connect with solutions suppliers to improve your bottom line: Our custom one-on-one consultations allow your company to connect with industry suppliers and build lasting relationships for the tools, tech, and products you need to do your job.
The School Bus Fleet awards show: Don't miss our annual awards presentation, honoring school bus administrators, contractors, drivers, and trailblazers in the pupil transportation industry.
So, come on out and find out the SBFX difference. But hurry, because spots are limited.
What Do Others Say About the SBFX Experience?
“The experience was wonderful! It was so great to have a time to grow closer to other operators – sharing and hearing their stories of how they overcome daily challenges in the environment we all operate, as well as GREAT success stories they have on the WONDERFUL things happening in all of our school bus operations. I am so thankful we (operators) were able to sit together at the dinner table and grow relationships with these wonderful vendors that are happy to share their products and services that can all help us do our job a little easier each day. SBFX is such a great place to grow together, and a great experience for transportation professionals. Building relationships here is REAL. We met new friends that we can reach out to – both operators and vendors alike – that can support and help us, and we were treated to a great motivational speaker (I could listen to him daily!), wonderful accommodations, and delicious meals.” — Andrew Grasty, Director of Transportation, Metro Nashville Public Schools
“My experience here at SBFX has been a very engaging experience. It has allowed me to network with other colleagues and meet new vendors to find out what’s happening and what’s working in the world of school transportation.” — Keba Baldwin, Director of Transportation, Prince George’s County Schools
“This event was absolutely beautiful. You go to different trade shows, and you go group to group to group. Here, I had an opportunity to sit down, discuss things, talk about your fleet and what your needs are, and make connections for now and for the future. I’m so glad I was invited to this.” — Maurita Simpson, Half Hollow Hills CSD
School bus fleet operators and transportation directors, apply here.
Vendors, apply here.
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