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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."

Technology•by 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.

A colorful graphic with 4 portraits and text reading "4 Women to Watch in School Transportation."

Management•by Elora Haynes•March 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.

school bus fleet graphic picturing two school bus technicians performing maintenance on bus brakes with text the reads "all about school bus brakes"

Maintenance•by Amanda Huggett•February 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.

Maintenance•Cover Story•by Amanda Huggett•February 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.

photo of connie duff next to her school bus and text that reads "meet a 53-year school bus driver"

Management•by Amanda Huggett•February 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.

Safety•by Loni Mahanta, HopSkipDrive•February 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.

Composite image showing school transportation professionals participating in special-needs training sessions, including hands-on demonstrations and classroom instruction, with a school bus visible in

Special Needs Transportation•by Amanda Huggett•February 9, 2026

Keeping Up With Special-Needs Training & Standards: What Districts Need To Know in 2026

As the number of students with disabilities and IEPs rises nationwide, transportation teams face growing pressure to stay compliant, confident, and trained. Explore what’s evolving and how to stay on top of it all.

A red and orange graphic with text reading "Representation Matters in School Transportation Leadership."

Management•by Sharnette Young, Henry County Schools•February 3, 2026

Why Representation Matters in Transportation Leadership

In honor of Black History Month, a firsthand look at how diverse leadership in school transportation builds trust and drives stronger systems.

Management•by Staff•February 2, 2026

Honoring Heroes Behind the Wheel: Award Nominations Open

Nominations are now open for the second annual 2026 School Bus Driver Hero Award. Help us honor the drivers who selflessly dedicate themselves to ensuring the safety, well-being, and success of the students they transport every day.

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Management•by Joshua Hinerman, Tennessee Department of Education•January 30, 2026

A New Chapter for Tennessee Pupil Transportation: A Vision Grounded in Service, Partnership, and Purpose

Check in with Tennessee’s new state transportation manager, Josh Hinerman, as he reflects on his journey, path to leadership, and priorities for student-centered transportation.

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