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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.  

News•by Staff•May 1, 2025

Boston Boy Dies After Getting Off School Bus

A 5-year-old was struck and killed by a school bus in Hyde Park, Mass. Here’s what we know.

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News•by Staff•April 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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News•by Staff•April 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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News•by Staff•April 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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News•by Staff•April 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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News•by Staff•April 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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Articles•by Staff•April 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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News•by Staff•March 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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Articles•by Staff•March 6, 2025

Electric Buses in The Shop: How to Be Prepared for EV Maintenance

While electric buses may look the same as traditional buses, there are several things to consider when it's time to look under the hood. From safety to getting under the bus here are some things to be aware of when setting up for EV maintenance.

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News•by Staff•March 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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