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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6 School Transportation Trends to Watch: 2026 District Survey Results
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The 100 Largest School Bus Fleets in America: 2026 Rankings
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EverDriven Launches Route Consolidation Calculator to Estimate Diesel Savings
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Zum Secures Continued Financing Support for School Bus Expansion
Generate Private Credit has financed approximately $75 million in school bus deployments across three states, supporting more than 500 buses as Zum expands across the county.
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Beyond Discipline: A Different Approach to Student Behavior on the Bus
After implementing a dean of students program in Oregon, North Clackamas is seeing positive improvements. Here’s how it worked. The Route is brought to you by IC Bus.
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Inside NAPT ACTS 2026: Highlights from Louisville
From federal updates and student behavior strategies to new school bus technology and industry awards, see highlights from NAPT ACTS 2026 in Louisville.
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Meet the 2026 School Bus Driver Hero Winner: Annette Brown
We caught up with Wa-Nee Community Schools' Annette Brown on site at SBFX, where she was named the 2026 School Bus Driver Hero Award winner. Hear about her reaction, what she loves most about being a school bus driver, and more!
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