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Alternative Fuelsby Scott Dougherty, Superior Energy Systems September 22, 2025

Refueling Propane Autogas School Buses is Painless [Op-Ed]

Need a propane refueling primer? Here are seven simple steps to ensure a clean fill every single time.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffSeptember 19, 2025

A Quick Guide to School Bus Alternative Fuels: Key Terms for Going Green

From propane to electric, discover alternative fuel options for powering school buses. This is your primer to key definitions and how each compares to diesel.

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Safetyby Matthew Jandrisavitz, Esq., RC Kelly Law AssociatesSeptember 17, 2025

Managing Bad Behavior on the School Bus

How can school transportation providers manage challenging student behavior? Get key guidance for IEPs, discipline, and de-escalation here.

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Kala Henkensiefken poses for a photo in the driver's seat of a school bus. Text reads: "From Driver to Mentor: Kala Henkensiefken."
Special Needs Transportationby Elora HaynesSeptember 11, 2025

From Driver to Mentor: Kala Henkensiefken's Legacy in Special Education Transportation

For decades, Henkensiefken has been a cornerstone of special education transportation in Minnesota. As she prepares for retirement, her career reflects on the industry's evolution and her unwavering commitment to its advancement.

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Inside view of a bus driver seat with students walking across the road.
Safetyby Elora HaynesSeptember 9, 2025

Beyond the Dash: Safety Tech Helping Drivers See It All

From AI-driven monitoring to 360-degree cameras, automated braking, and smarter mirrors, the latest school bus technology redefines how buses protect students — and empower drivers.

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SafetyCover Storyby Amanda HuggettSeptember 4, 2025

The Illegal Passing Problem: Reducing School Bus Stop-Arm Violations

About 40 million illegal school bus passings occur yearly. Learn how smart routing, technology, education, and enforcement can save lives in this deep dive.

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Three men in green shirts pose next to a school bus.
Managementby Alex Spann, NAPTSeptember 2, 2025

Longevity as the Backbone of Rural Transportation: Dickson County's Legacy of Service

In Dickson County, Tennessee, school bus drivers show how longevity, respect, and community ties build a stable and trusted transportation program.

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Orange overlayed images of STA training and text reading "Training the Trainer With School Transportation of America."
Managementby Elora HaynesAugust 28, 2025

How Training the Trainers is Boosting School Bus Safety at STA

See how Student Transportation of America's Precision Skills Training Program empowers trainers with hands-on tools and techniques, leading to safer roads, fewer injuries, and more confident drivers.

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Young child secured in a child restraint system on a school bus seat, highlighting school bus CSRS requirements.
Safetyby Nicole DamronAugust 27, 2025

Understanding FMVSS 213: Key FAQs on Child Restraint System Requirements

School bus child restraint rules are under review, but there are no new requirements yet. Here’s what operators need to know about proposed changes, exemptions, and the extended compliance date.

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Managementby Amanda HuggettAugust 26, 2025

Insurance Gone Wild: School Bus Operators Call for Tort Reform

Rising insurance premiums are costing everyone who operates a yellow bus. Here’s how litigation trends, nuclear verdicts, and lawsuit abuse reform could help.

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