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Mashayla Kleinman of Cactus Point Solutions recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown standing inside a school bus with the Trailblazers award graphic.
Managementby Elora HaynesMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Mashayla Nelson of Cactus Point Solutions

Nelson, 31, serves as executive director of operations for Cactus Point Solutions and is known for the intensity and purpose she brings to student transportation leadership.

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Chris Storer of Yarmouth School Department recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot with the Trailblazers award graphic.
Managementby Elora HaynesMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Christopher Storer of Yarmouth School Department

Storer, 37, serves as the director of transportation for Maine’s Yarmouth Schools, where he blends personal passion with a team-first mindset to keep students safe.

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School Bus Fleet Trailblazers 2026 award winners collage featuring headshots of transportation leaders recognized for innovation and leadership in student transportation.
Managementby StaffMarch 18, 2026

Announcing the 2026 Trailblazers: 18 Young Leaders Making a Mark

Meet 18 incredible up-and-coming leaders across the U.S. from all facets of student transportation, including how they advanced, what they learned, and advice for others.

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photo of a large school bus maintenance shop faded in the background with a red ribbon on top that reads "garage products to watch" and the SBF logo
Maintenanceby Amanda HuggettMarch 12, 2026

Maintenance Must-Haves: Shop Products We Love

From tire changers and diagnostics to wash systems and brake tech, these maintenance must-haves save time, reduce strain, and keep school bus shops running efficiently.

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An orange, white, and red graphic with an image of buses lined up in white/red duotone and text reading "How GPS Helps Buses Stay On-Time."
Managementby Robert Hall, Jr., Track Your Truck, Inc.March 6, 2026

How GPS Tracking Helps School Bus Fleets Improve On-Time Performance Without Adding Routes

Struggling with late buses? GPS data can help fleets cut delays, fix route bottlenecks, and improve on-time performance without adding routes.

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A colorful graphic with 4 portraits and text reading "4 Women to Watch in School Transportation."
Managementby Elora HaynesMarch 4, 2026

4 Women Leading School Transportation Forward

Careers aren’t linear. Neither is progress. These women share what it really takes to lead in school transportation.

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school bus fleet graphic picturing two school bus technicians performing maintenance on bus brakes with text the reads "all about school bus brakes"
Maintenanceby Amanda HuggettFebruary 26, 2026

Take a Brake: How School Bus Air Disc, Drum & Hydraulic Systems Compare

Is it time to rethink your school bus brake system? Let’s break down cost, performance, maintenance, and real-world fleet experiences.

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three school bus maintenance staff stands in front of a school bus next to text that reads "school bus maintenance in 2026 survey results" with the SBF logo
MaintenanceCover Storyby Amanda HuggettFebruary 23, 2026

School Bus Maintenance in 2026: Costs, Tech & Workforce Gaps

As gasoline use rises, maintenance teams face tighter budgets, limited training, and slow wage growth. This and more trends and analysis in our annual survey report. Survey sponsor: Dayton Parts.

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photo of connie duff next to her school bus and text that reads "meet a 53-year school bus driver"
Managementby Amanda HuggettFebruary 18, 2026

Stories from 53 Years Behind the Wheel of the School Bus: Q&A with Connie Duff

Just in time for Minnesota’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day during Love the Bus month, meet one local driver with half a century of experience driving students.

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Kids need more from a driverless ride graphic comparing “Getting from A to B” vs “Student Transportation,” with a Waymo-style autonomous car image and School Bus Fleet logo.
Safetyby Loni Mahanta, HopSkipDriveFebruary 11, 2026

Autonomous Vehicles Aren’t Built for Student Transportation [Op-Ed]

Driverless cars may feel the future, but student transportation requires more than navigation. Here’s why it demands human judgment, empathy, and oversight.

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