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Alternative Fuelsby Christian LopezDecember 6, 2023

5 Factors to Consider with Electric School Buses

Additional costs, range, and maintenance are among factors that must be considered when school districts ponder a transition to electric school bus fleets.

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Safetyby Christy GrimesDecember 4, 2023

When School Bus Drivers Save the Day

From saving children from burning school buses, to reuniting a missing toddler to their parents, school bus drivers go above and beyond every day to make sure their students are protected. Here's a look at times where school bus drivers became superheroes.

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Managementby Wes PlattNovember 20, 2023

Evolving the Yellow Bus While Keeping Faith with the Core Mission

The technology that goes into the school bus and makes it run may change, but the goal remains the same: safe and reliable transportation between home and school for children.

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ManagementCover Storyby Wes PlattNovember 15, 2023

Georgia School District Fleet Holds Top Spot for Third Year

Meanwhile, severe driver shortages appear to be diminishing, according to our latest School Bus Fleet survey of United States school districts.

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Special Needs Transportationby Christy GrimesOctober 27, 2023

5 Questions: Bus Driver David Leak on Impacting Students' Lives

Leak recently received the Congressman Juan Ciscomani American Dream Inspirational Educator Award. He was the first bus driver to be given the award.

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Alternative Fuelsby Wes PlattOctober 27, 2023

Contemplating Repower? ChatGPT Has Some Suggestions

Can ChatGPT help you make informed decisions for revamping your school transportation fleet with eco-friendly retrofits?

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Maintenanceby Christy GrimesOctober 19, 2023

What to Keep in Mind During Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections

Why these inspections can be the most important part of your day as a school bus driver.

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Safetyby Wes PlattOctober 16, 2023

National School Bus Safety Week Raises Awareness Across U.S.

School districts and transportation professionals aim to make motorists and passengers more aware of safety issues related to the yellow school bus.

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Alternative Fuelsby Ron Kotrba, Special to SBFOctober 14, 2023

Enhancing School Transportation with Biodiesel: One Company’s Green Journey

Cook-Illinois Corporation, among the largest family owned and operated school-bus contractors in the U.S., has relied on biodiesel to transport children safely and affordably to and from school for more than 15 years.

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Managementby Christy GrimesOctober 12, 2023

What We Can Learn from a U.S. Navy Crew’s Response to a Terrorist Attack

SBFX keynote recap: A look at how former U.S. Navy Commander Kirk Lippold’s leadership played a role in his crew’s response to the attack by al Qaeda in Yemen.

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