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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 6, 2025

Electric Buses in The Shop: How to Be Prepared for EV Maintenance

While electric buses may look the same as traditional buses, there are several things to consider when it's time to look under the hood. From safety to getting under the bus here are some things to be aware of when setting up for EV maintenance.

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Managementby Amanda HuggettMarch 4, 2025

5 Questions: T.J. Reed on Thomas Built Buses Strategy, Innovation, and Future

New leadership, continued commitment. Thomas Built Buses’ new CEO talks with SBF about industry trends, product architecture, and what’s coming next for the big yellow bus.

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Alternative Fuelsby Maggie Clancy, Zenobē AmericasFebruary 27, 2025

Navigating the Road Ahead for Electric School Buses

With federal funds in flux, school bus fleets turn to state incentives and creative financing for electric bus adoption.

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Maintenanceby Amanda HuggettFebruary 26, 2025

Preparing the Future: Programs to Train the Next Generation of School Bus Mechanics

From the classroom to the shop: School districts are tackling the mechanic shortage with work-based learning programs and internships, providing students hands-on training and offering a pathway to a trades career.

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Managementby Amanda HuggettFebruary 24, 2025

Celebrating Black Voices in Student Transportation: Tristan Scott

Meet one of many inspiring faces behind the bus as we honor Black History Month. Tristan Scott, a school transportation leader and motivational speaker from Texas, talks goals, her experience as a working mother, and finding resolve.

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Maintenanceby Amanda HuggettFebruary 19, 2025

Parts, Pay, and Propane: What’s Changing in School Bus Maintenance

This school year, parts availability remains a top challenge, propane makes gains, buses get younger, software usage grows, tech pay increases, and the driver shortage lessens. This and more survey results here, sponsored by Dayton Parts.

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Managementby Amanda HuggettFebruary 18, 2025

Celebrating Black Voices in Student Transportation: Alexander Kevelier

Meet one of many inspiring faces behind the bus as we honor Black History Month. Alexander Kevelier, Blue Bird’s marketing manager, discusses his path to success, raising a Black son and daughter in the world today, and the value of being open.

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Managementby Christopher McLeod, Henry County SchoolsFebruary 17, 2025

The Role of Accountability in Retaining School Bus Drivers

Disengagement is a sure path to driver vacancies, but a lack of accountability leads to an even bigger problem. Here are eight practical steps to strengthen accountability for both yourself and your team.

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Maintenanceby Amanda HuggettFebruary 14, 2025

12 New Maintenance Products for the Shop and the Bus

A new lift, maintenance and tracking software, metal lubricant, warranty tracking, and tire and oil solutions, are just some of the latest products geared toward the school bus shop.

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Implementing IEPs on the Bus
Special Needs Transportationby StaffFebruary 12, 2025

Implementing IEPs On the Bus: How to Increase Communication Between Teams

Individualized Education Plans have been causing headaches for transportation directors across the country. Here, tips on increasing communication with special education teams for more effective collaboration.

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