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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 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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Newsby StaffSeptember 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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Newsby StaffSeptember 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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Videosby StaffSeptember 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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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2025

First Student Drivers in Northern California Join Teamsters

See why school bus drivers in San Leandro have joined Teamsters Local 853, strengthening worker power under the First Student National Master Agreement.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2025

2025 Brake Safety Week: What School Bus Fleets Need to Know

From daily checks to technician training, here’s how school bus fleets can prepare for CVSA’s 2025 Brake Safety Week inspections and all year long.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2025

HopSkipDrive Rolls Out Back-to-School Innovations and State Expansions

With new ride-fulfilling features, team support, and city expansions, the service boosts its reach during back-to-school.

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