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From Intent to Impact: What I Learned About Leadership from TAPT

A Texas transportation supervisor shares lessons on self-awareness, accountability, managing stress and building trust — and why investing in leadership development matters at every stage of your career.

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How to De-Escalate an Angry Person: 5 Steps for Handling Workplace Conflict

News

NAPT Names 2026 Award Recipients

Zonar Cover for White Paper Survey Results for 2026 State of Student Transportation

2026 State of Student Transportation Report

Graphic for School Bus Fleet’s August 2026 “Changing Lanes” personnel roundup featuring Cameron Nazemzadeh of STA, Jim Wojciechowski Jr. of Summit School Services, Matthew Klein of Zum, Kristen Shaheen of Transit Technologies, and James Hopkins of Cummins Inc.

News•by Staff and News Reports•August 31, 2026

Changing Lanes: Executive Moves at Summit School Services, Zum, STA, Cummins, Transit Technologies, Driventic, & Cadex

See who's been hired, promoted, and appointed to leadership positions at various school transportation industry suppliers and private contractors.

Student-created poster titled “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes” shows a yellow school bus at a crosswalk, students waiting nearby, and school bus safety reminders about stopping, school zones, safe pickup and drop-off, and buckling up.

News•by News/Media Release•August 31, 2026

Texas Sixth Grader Wins 2026 National School Bus Safety Poster Contest

Sai Darshana Yekolu of Moseley Middle School in Prosper, Texas, was named the newest winner for her artwork, bringing the theme of “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes” to life.

A green and white graphic with a black and white image of a new Bendpak facility with text reading "Industry Moves: Companies Expand & Relocate."

News•by Elora Haynes•August 27, 2026

Industry Moves: Companies Expand Fleet Service & EV Infrastructure Footprints

The new facilities and regional hubs could mean faster access to shop equipment, charging support, and transportation technology for fleet operators.

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Doing More With Less: How Transportation Directors Can Prioritize Safety Amid Budget Uncertainty

With diesel prices soaring and nearly one-third of transportation directors expecting budget cuts, maintaining student safety has never been more challenging. Download this guide to learn how leading districts are prioritizing risk, funding critical safety technology, and building stronger budget cases with data.