First Student announced today that Fort Worth Independent School District has selected it to provide a comprehensive suite of fleet maintenance services. 

Through its division, First Services, the company will manage maintenance for the district's 240 buses. The district expects potential savings of up to 20%.

First Student will offer Fort Worth ISD's technicians the opportunity to join their team or remain district employees. Fort Worth ISD will now be supported by ASE-certified technicians operating directly from Fort Worth ISD's facilities. 

The company will equip the district with its HALO platform. Technicians will use tablets for real-time diagnostics and integrated fleet maintenance. Through predictive analytics, the system will minimize breakdowns, while inventory and asset management will enhance parts availability across the fleet.

"Partnering with First Student to manage our fleet maintenance allows us to ensure safe, reliable transportation for our students, minimizing the risk of bus breakdowns and ensuring they arrive at school on time," said Kellie Spencer, deputy superintendent at Fort Worth ISD. "Reliable transportation is essential to student success, and this partnership enables us to provide high-quality service while focusing on our core mission, education."

First Services collaborates with school districts to identify challenges, align with goals, and improve operational efficiency. Its offerings include fleet management, maintenance, electrification support, routing, and reporting.