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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What Happens to a School Bus After Retirement? First Student Has a New Answer
Through a new partnership with Advanced Remarketing Services, proceeds from retired vehicle sales will support Special Olympics and other community-focused organizations while advancing sustainability goals.
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School Bus Logistics Adds 3 Data Analysts, Expands Routing Capabilities
Three new data analysts and a BusRight certification bring an added layer of support to the routing services districts already use.
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Outsourcing Student Transportation Services Toolkit
Did you know nearly 40% of school districts utilize a private contractor to serve their transportation needs? Explore why more school leaders are turning to contracted transportation services, and how outsourcing can create meaningful value without sacrificing control. Discover the practical benefits of a transportation services platform that provides flexibility with coordination.
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EverDriven Debuts TripCentral as New District Transportation Portal
The new transportation management hub takes over the district portal to power trip planning, operations, visibility, and intelligence for school district transportation needs.
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Lessons Learned from 4 Decades in Transportation: 5 Questions with Craig Beaver
Sit down with longtime transportation leader Craig Beaver moments before he retires, as he reflects on his career leading up to his role at Beaverton School District in Oregon and the secrets to leading great teams.
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BusRight Honors Texas Driver With Inaugural Behind The Wheel Award
Selected from more than 300 nominations, Lawson Crook earned BusRight’s inaugural award for his dedication to students and safety.
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Craig Beaver’s Final Stop: Lessons from 43 Years in Transportation
After more than four decades in transportation, retiring Beaverton School District director Craig Beaver reflects on leadership, alternative fuels, AI, staffing, and what’s coming next. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.
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What 43 Years in Transportation Taught Craig Beaver About Leadership
After more than four decades in transportation, retiring Beaverton School District admin Craig Beaver reflects on leadership, alternative fuels, AI, staffing, and what’s coming next.
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ASTP's Tod Eskra Named an Entrepreneur of the Year
The award from Ernst & Young honors visionary leadership behind one of America's fastest-growing student transportation contracting companies.
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Drivers and Technicians: Help Benchmark Today's School Bus Manufacturers
If you've spent time behind the wheel or under the hood, we want to hear your perspective on the buses you know best.
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