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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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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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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2026

School Bus Laws To Watch: Driver Penalties, Funding Fights & New Safety Initiatives

From New York driver penalty changes to stop-arm camera programs, reliable special education transportation, and a Kentucky budget shortfall, here’s the latest in school bus legislation across the U.S.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2026

Remembering Michael A. Roberts

The long-time leader of the Ohio-based American Bus and Accessories business has died, with Roberts’ daughter and son-in-law taking over the business.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2026

Calling All Contractors: 2026 Operations Survey Open

School bus contractors and alternative transportation providers, your insights are crucial; please help us report on the state of contracting in this survey. Answers close March 31.

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2026 Disaster Response Guide Call for Experts is Open.
Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2026

Disaster Readiness Starts Before the Storm [Call for Experts]

The 2026 Disaster Response Guide is officially underway, and we’re now opening a Call for Insights and Experts.

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