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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.  

A graphic introducing Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles.
News•by Staff•September 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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News•by Staff•September 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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Articles•by Staff•September 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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News•by Staff•September 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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News•by Staff•September 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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News•by Staff•September 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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News•by Staff•September 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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Image of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Micro Bird facility.
News•by Staff•September 10, 2025

Micro Bird Celebrates U.S. Facility Grand Opening

With a $38M investment, the new Plattsburgh facility expands Micro Bird’s U.S. footprint, adding jobs and doubling bus production capacity.

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A student crosses the street in front of a school bus.
News•by Staff•September 5, 2025

Connecticut District Launches School Bus Safety Program with BusPatrol

From Connecticut to Florida, stop-arm camera programs show early success in reducing violations and repeat offenses.

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A black and orange graphic with a line up with school buses. Text reads "Weekly Cheat Sheet: August 2025, What You Need to Know."
Videos•by Staff•September 1, 2025

School Transportation Cheat Sheet [August 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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