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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 StaffOctober 1, 2025

Fleetio Academy Debuts as Digital Learning Hub for Fleets

The new self-paced program offers interactive lessons and practical guides designed to improve onboarding, standardize workflows, and maximize digital fleet investments.

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A black and orange graphic with a line up with school buses. Text reads "Weekly Cheat Sheet: September 2025, What You Need to Know."
Videosby StaffSeptember 30, 2025

School Transportation Cheat Sheet [September 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 over 1 minute.

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A BYD | RIDE Type D school bus.
Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2025

RIDE Receives Battery Manufacturing Grant

Six suggested recipients will split California Energy Commission grant funds through Calstart’s co-implemented PowerForward Program.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2025

Thomas Built Buses, FCCC Unite as Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles

By merging Thomas Built Buses and FCCC, Daimler aims to accelerate innovation, improve efficiency, and strengthen its specialty vehicle portfolio.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2025

Now Online: School Bus Fleet's September 2025 Safety Issue

From our inaugural Driver Hero award to the illegal passing problem, NSTB on safety, vaping on the bus, and accountability in bus driver retention, don't miss these articles.

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Articlesby StaffSeptember 19, 2025

A Quick Guide to School Bus Alternative Fuels: Key Terms for Going Green

From propane to electric, discover alternative fuel options for powering school buses. This is your primer to key definitions and how each compares to diesel.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2025

Frank Di Giacomo Named Posthumously to APTA Hall of Fame

The former SBF and METRO publisher has received a prestigious honor from the public transit association after his retirement and passing.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2025

Foley Launches All-in-One Platform for Fleet Hiring, Onboarding, and DOT Compliance

The new software aims to help fleet managers cut delays, track compliance, and streamline driver management with automated tools and smart alerts.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2025

LION Buses Return to Service After Fire in Canada

Over a thousand electric buses were sidelined across the country as a Lion-branded school bus caught fire last week.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2025

2025 National Specs and Procedures Manual Now Available

The updated NSTSP book is now complete, the final result of the most recent National Congress on School Transportation, which set new best-practice standards for the industry.

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