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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.  

Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 17, 2025

School Bus Fleet's 2025 Photo of the Year Contest [PHOTOS]

From red rock deserts to snowy depots and joyful bus yards, see winner-worthy stunning shots of the yellow bus caught on camera in SBF’s 2025 Photo of the Year Contest.

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Illinois circled with red marker on a map with text reading, "Illinois EPA funds 46 news electric school buses."
Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2025

Illinois EPA Funds 46 New All-Electric School Buses ​

Just over $13 million in grants will replace diesel buses with electric models, cutting emissions and boosting clean pupil transportation in the state.

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Aerial image of the crash scene.
Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2025

New NTSB Investigation Report and Safety Alert Addresses Distracted Driving

The final investigative report found texting behind the wheel led to a fatal school bus crash in 2023, prompting new NTSB warnings on distracted driving risks.

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Videosby StaffJuly 1, 2025

School Transportation Cheat Sheet [June 2025 Recap]

In a rush and need a quick snapshot of the top school transportation industry news? Check out this video short to catch up on what's been happening — in just 1 minute.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2025

Minnesota Contractor Association Honors 2025 Award Winners

The Minnesota School Bus Operators Association recognized several of its members through three awards at its annual summer conference. Here's who went home with honors.

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Graphic with Missouri and Alabama state outlines, Transfinder logo, and text reading "More Schools Adopt Routefinder PLUS".
Newsby StaffJune 18, 2025

Transfinder Grows in Southeast and Midwest

Transfinder earned new contracts with Hoover City Schools in Alabama and Ewing Marion Kauffman School in Missouri.

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A close in view of a New England map with the W.C. Cressey subsidiary logo.
Newsby StaffJune 17, 2025

New England Transit Sales and W.C. Cressey & Son Merge

Two top Northeast school bus dealers merge to form New England Transit LLC, expanding service, reach, and customer support.

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School officials cutting a red ribbon in front of electric school buses.
Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

Walla Walla Drives Ahead With Washington’s Biggest Electric School Bus Fleet

The Washington district’s 18 new Thomas Built electric buses mark an EV milestone for the Evergreen State. The buses were funded by both state and federal grants. 

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Attendees look at the engine of a bus at the 35th Annual Ohio School Bus Mechanics Association Workshop and Vendor Show.
Newsby StaffJune 13, 2025

Ohio School Bus Mechanics Plan July Annual Gathering

The 36th annual workshop includes sessions hosted by major school bus manufacturers and informative training on foundation brakes, tire myths, vinyl repair, and more.

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Black and white aerial view of a bus lot.
Newsby StaffJune 13, 2025

Catalytic Converter Theft Disrupts School Bus Service in Wisconsin

A late-night theft in a district in Waukesha sidelined buses and disrupted student transportation, highlighting a growing concern for school districts.

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