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Managementby Elora HaynesJuly 29, 2025

New Driver Training as a Foundation, Not a Box to Check

Go beyond CDL and ELDT training and find out how in-depth training can encourage school bus drivers to be safety pros, mentors, crisis managers, and more.

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Managementby Amanda HuggettJuly 23, 2025

School Bus Dealers on Sales, Service, Inventory, EVs & More [Survey Report]

From inventory hurdles to alt-fuel demand, school bus dealerships dish on what’s working, what’s not, and what schools really want on the road.

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Managementby Nelson Smith, Student TransportJuly 22, 2025

Bridging the Gap: Tackling the School Bus Driver Shortage with Smart Training Solutions

See how Student Transport's CDL training tools help schools tackle the bus driver shortage with faster, more flexible, mobile-first certification programs.

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a boy deboards a propane school bus
Alternative Fuelsby Joel Stutheit, PERCJuly 10, 2025

4 Reasons I Chose Propane Autogas Buses as a School District Transportation Director

Take a peek inside the decision-making process that led to a more reliable, cleaner fleet, according to a former district director-turned PERC manager.

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 An image of a woman and a man, both dressed in professional attire, shaking hands in a school bus dealership lot surrounded by various buses.
Managementby Amanda HuggettJuly 8, 2025

From Transaction to Trust: How Dealers & Districts Can Build Lasting Relationships

It’s much more than a transaction. Here’s how bus dealerships can strengthen their partnerships with school districts and contractors and vice versa.

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Maintenanceby David Martin, David’s Heavy Duty Tool Sales July 1, 2025

How to Build a High-Performance School Bus Maintenance Bay Without Breaking the Budget

Want better bus performance without the budget bloat? Here’s your playbook to success in building a smarter, safer, and more efficient school bus maintenance shop.

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Alternative Fuelsby Amanda HuggettJune 20, 2025

School Bus Manufacturers Address Tariff, EV Funding Impact

How will the changing tariffs affect school bus manufacturing and consumer prices? Will federal EV funding’s question marks lead to changed OEM production? Listen in as representatives from Blue Bird, IC Bus, and Thomas Built addressed these questions at a recent conference.

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A polaroid collage of images of Susan Miller and her family, plus text reading, "Susan Miller's Transportation Legacy".
Managementby Elora HaynesJune 19, 2025

From the Driver's Seat to State Leadership: Susan Miller's Transportation Legacy

The Colorado school transportation director's quiet beginnings launched a decades-long journey that shaped how students get to school across the state. Learn her story as she reflects on her career and gets ready to retire.

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Managementby Amanda HuggettJune 10, 2025

The Science Behind Improving Student Behavior on the School Bus

Behavior change is a science. Here’s what you need to know about child development to better understand the riders on your bus. Plus, how to clarify expectations and build positive relationships with students.

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Managementby Amanda HuggettJune 4, 2025

Rethinking the Route: A Deep Dive into Alternative Transportation for School Districts

As district and student needs evolve, schools are increasingly looking beyond the yellow bus and turning to alternative transportation options. Learn why this niche is growing, tips on choosing a safe, reliable provider, and an overview of the companies ready to help.

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