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Safetyby Christy GrimesApril 5, 2023

The Bus Boy Returns: Making Loading and Unloading Safer

Two-plus decades after being featured in an issue of School Bus Fleet magazine for his love of the big yellow bus, a business owner is using his passion and expertise to keep children safe as they get on and off the school bus.

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ManagementCover Storyby Wes PlattMarch 30, 2023

SBF Administrator of the Year: Turning to Technology in Challenging Times

School Bus Fleet’s Administrator of the Year for 2023 is a longtime devotee of the “Cheese Bus” who has kept electronic evolution and cleaner vehicles front of mind for his New York school district.

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Managementby Wes PlattMarch 28, 2023

SBF Trailblazers: Invigorating the School Transportation Industry

Our inaugural class of School Bus Fleet Trailblazers comes from across the student transportation industry, from behind the wheel to vehicle manufacturers to alternative transportation providers.

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Safetyby SBF StaffMarch 13, 2023

9 Things Would-Be School Bus Drivers Should Know About CDLs

Thinking of joining the ranks of drivers responsible for carrying precious cargo from home to school and back again? Check out this rundown of what to keep in mind about acquiring your commercial driver’s license.

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Maintenanceby Christy GrimesMarch 10, 2023

Products That Can Keep Your Fleet Shop Operations a Well-Oiled Machine

Check out some of the latest product offerings for your school bus garage.

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Maintenanceby Christy GrimesMarch 6, 2023

The ABCs of Proper HVAC System Maintenance

Advice from an expert on keeping your school bus HVAC system running cozy.

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Managementby Christy GrimesFebruary 13, 2023

Fondness in Motion: Love Perseveres for the Yellow School Bus

Leaders of national school bus organizations tell us why the love the big yellow school bus.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby Wes PlattFebruary 10, 2023

2023 SBF Maintenance Survey: Wages Increase Along with Expenses for Parts

The average hourly starting pay for school bus maintenance works is up more than $1 compared to last year, but more than half of student transportation operations surveyed indicated that their technicians are expected to cover bus routes often or daily due to driver shortages.

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Special Needs Transportationby Christy GrimesFebruary 2, 2023

Driving the Displaced: Transporting America's Homeless Students

In a day and age where an education can prove transformative for youth in vulnerable environments, finding solutions to transport them is crucial.

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Special Needs Transportationby Wes PlattJanuary 27, 2023

Building Strengths for Special-Needs Passengers

School transportation professionals benefit from training to make the most efficient use of equipment aboard their buses.

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