SBF Wrapped: 5 Most-Viewed Feature Articles in 2022
In 2022, highlights on the School Bus Fleet website included stories dealing with special-needs transportation, employee morale and retention, and CDL requirements in the midst of an ongoing school bus driver shortage.
Ben Murphy, an Indiana school bus mechanic in Plainfield, checks out bus No. 31.
Photo: Ben Murphy
In 2022, highlights on the School Bus Fleet website included stories dealing with special-needs transportation, employee morale and retention, and CDL requirements in the midst of an ongoing school bus driver shortage.
Here are the year's most-viewed feature articles:
Don’t Forget: 6 Things to Know About the ELDT (Published: Jan. 25)
Ahead of the new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations taking effect, School Bus Fleet offered a primer on the requirements.
20 Tips for Finding and Keeping Maintenance Techs (Published: Feb. 23)
From connecting with tech schools and the military to providing new tools and upgrades, check out advice from industry experts to hire and retain talented mechanics. schoolbusfleet.com/web23b
Women in School Bus Maintenance: “Nothing is Too Challenging” (Published: Feb. 20)
Norma DeLung works as a service manager for Matthew Buses Florida.
Photo: Norma DeLung
Women who are making their mark in the world of school bus fleet maintenance share their stories.
Meeting the Challenges of Transporting Special-Needs Students (Published: Jan. 27)
Explore training resources and what it takes to drive a school bus for special-needs students.
5 Facets of Boosting Staff Morale (Published: June 1)
In this article, several school transportation leaders from around the United States offered suggestions for how to bolster staff spirits through camaraderie and communication.
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Changing Lanes: AMF Bruns, Pro-Vision, CALSTART, HopSkipDrive, & Kooner
Check out who's been hired, promoted, and appointed to leadership positions at various school transportation industry suppliers and nonprofits.
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NCST Announces 18th Congress Event Dates, New Committees
The National Congress on School Transportation moves to St. Louis in May 2029, convening delegates and industry representatives to discuss new best practice recommendations. Now, the new committee chairs have been named.
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Key Moments from the 2026 NSTA Annual Meeting in the Mile High City
From federal policy updates and OEM presentations to speed networking and industry awards, see photos and highlights from the contractor association’s summer conference in Denver.
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HopSkipDrive Launches Spanish-Language App Update, Plans Additional Language Support
The update aims to improve communication with multilingual families by offering ride tracking, notifications, and support in Spanish, with more languages planned for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Where the Yellow Bus Takes Us: School Bus Fleet's 2026 Photo of the Year Winners
See the winning photos from School Bus Fleet's 2026 Photo of the Year contest, featuring stunning school bus images from across the U.S., from scenic landscapes to everyday moments.
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Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Student Transportation
Learn the five key elements that bus drivers and transportation directors can use to stay calm in any situation.
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2026 Back-To-School Readiness Report
Staffing gaps, flat budgets, and the distance between “mostly prepared” and ready for the 2026-2027 school year.
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National School Transportation Association Presents 2026 Award Winners
Twenty-one individuals and contractor companies were recognized for excellence in student transportation at NSTA's annual meeting and convention in Denver.
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School Transportation Data Is Only as Powerful as the Story It Tells
Leaders say turning operational metrics into student-centered narratives can help districts justify investments and improve service.
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Photos: NYAPT Celebrates 50 Years at 2026 Conference & Trade Show
See highlights from NYAPT's 50th anniversary conference in Saratoga Springs, featuring educational sessions, awards, a trade show, networking, and more.
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