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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

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Sponsoredby StaffFebruary 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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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2026

SBFX 2026 Operator Applications Open: What You Need to Know

Calling all district transportation and contractor leaders: Get away for top-tier networking and education in sunny Scottsdale this September, all at no cost to you. Interested? Here are the details.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2026

What’s Behind HopSkipDrive’s Near-Perfect Safety Record in 2025?

The alternative transportation provider’s 2025 Safety Report highlights 99.7% incident-free rides, 130 million safe miles, and more.

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Articlesby 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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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2026

School Bus Laws to Watch: Anti-Trafficking Curriculum, Passing Loopholes & Tougher Penalties

From Nebraska CDL training add-ons, tackling stop arm passing loopholes in Minnesota, and increased penalties for school bus driver DUIs and firearm incidents, here’s the latest in school bus legislation across the U.S.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2026

HopSkipDrive Launches In-App Ride Recording and Real-Time Student Trip Tracking Tool

New software features add smartphone-based ride recording and web trip tracking to boost safety, transparency, and caregiver visibility.

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The 5th-generation Waymo Driver on the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE.
Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2026

NTSB Determines Human Error Led to Waymo’s Illegal School Bus Passing

Investigators reported a remote assistance error allowed a Waymo driverless vehicle to illegally pass a stopped school bus in Austin.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2026

11-Year-Old Student Dies After Falling Under School Bus

Recently, an Iowa student died after falling under a school bus, while 14 Oklahoma students were injured days later when a semi-truck rear-ended their bus.

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Videosby StaffMarch 2, 2026

The Best of CASTO 2026: Key Moments in Video

Take a quick tour of the 58th annual California Association of School Transportation Officials annual conference in this video of just some of the high-energy highlights.

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Videosby StaffFebruary 26, 2026

Meet Amanda Huggett: The Editor Behind School Bus Fleet

Take a peek behind the curtain in this "get to know you" video. School Bus Fleet's editor shares her personal story and passion for her work, plus a personal request for readers and viewers.

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