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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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Maintenanceby Wes PlattOctober 11, 2023

3 ChatGPT Prompts for Optimizing Winter Weather Preparedness

Empower your school transportation team with expertly crafted prompts, guiding you through comprehensive winter weather planning, vehicle maintenance, and emergency response strategies.

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Safetyby Christian LopezOctober 9, 2023

Seeing Clearly for Safer School Bus Transportation: The Power of Vision Technology

Illegal bus passings and stop arm violations can be hazardous to the loading/unloading passengers process, but technologies like cameras, monitors, and sensors can help make it safer.

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Managementby Christy GrimesOctober 6, 2023

How to Create a Safe Social Space in School Transportation

How diversity, equity, and inclusion look similar for both students and pupil transportation employees.

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Alternative Fuelsby Wes PlattOctober 5, 2023

Closer Look: What School Transportation Leaders Need to Know About the EPA’s 2023 Rebate Program

What’s different this time? Who qualifies as prioritized? What about repowers? We take a deeper dive into the latest Clean School Bus Program funding opportunity.

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Alternative Fuelsby Wes PlattOctober 3, 2023

Nate Thacker of DEMI on How a Silly Name Can Mean Serious Business

In this interview with School Bus Fleet, Nate Thacker of Utah-based DEMI discussed the CowFartBus and how renewable natural gas could be school transportation's fuel of the future.

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