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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.  

Newsby StaffApril 30, 2025

Nominations Open for 2025 School Bus Driver Hero Award

No capes needed for this new award series! We want to know about the everyday heroes behind the wheel to honor with SBF's inaugural School Bus Driver Hero Award. Tell us who you think deserves recognition by June 30.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2025

Letter to the Editor: Save a Child’s Life

An SBF reader writes in to express concern for drivers performing their duties as trained and addresses the stop-arm violation problem.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2025

USN Commander Kirk Lippold to Keynote SBFX 2025

Delivering a message on the pillars of leadership, the retired U.S. Navy officer on the U.S.S. Cole will share strategies to instill integrity into team members and mitigate crises.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2025

Now Online: School Bus Fleet's April/May 2025 Management Issue

From our Admin of the Year interview to the 2025 Trailblazers announcement, mechanic recruitment, driver retention, and creative routing, don't miss these articles.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2025

Tariffs & the School Bus: What We Know So Far

Will school buses and supplies soon be more expensive due to the newly imposed tariffs on neighboring countries? Here’s an update on the U.S. tariff situation and industry reactions.

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2025

How Creative Routing Can Keep You Prepared for the Unexpected

Flexible routing, using routing tools, and easily communicable routes can help you keep ahead of any potential roadblocks when transporting students. Here are some tips for keeping the bus rolling and getting students to school on time, regardless of what the day brings.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2025

DATTCO, Teamsters Ratify First Contract

School bus drivers, monitors, and aides from DATTCO recently reached an agreement that provides an average wage increase of more than 30%, along with other benefits to improve workplace conditions.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2025

Now Online: School Bus Fleet's March 2025 Maintenance Issue

From new shop products to electric school bus maintenance considerations and our annual maintenance survey results, don't miss these articles.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2025

Nominations Open for 2025 Contractor of the Year

Know an amazing school bus contractor who embodies dedication, excellence, and innovation for safe, reliable student transportation? Nominate them for SBF's 2025 award! Hurry, nominations close April 4.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2025

Share Your Insight: 2025 Contractor Operations Survey Open

Calling all school bus and transportation contractors! Your insights are crucial; please help us report on the state of contracting in this survey. Answers close March 28.

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