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Find strategies for running an effective school transportation operation, from leadership and workforce challenges to routing, budgeting, procurement, and fleet planning. This channel also covers the people and business developments shaping the industry.

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Graphic announcing Gatekeeper contract news featuring a yellow school bus driving along a waterfront roadway, with “New Contract Announcements” text and Gatekeeper branding displayed prominently.
News•by News/Media Release•June 1, 2026

Gatekeeper Lands Major School Bus Deals as Revenue Surges

The video solutions provider announces contracts with Atlanta Public Schools and other fleet operators as it records quarterly revenue growth and expanding subscription business.

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Digital Cover Features•June 1, 2026

Building Leaders Who Last: Creating a Successful Mentorship Program in Student Transportation

Discover five strategies for building an effective mentorship program to strengthen leadership development and support staff retention.

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News•by Elora Haynes•June 1, 2026

The BUILD America 250 Act Has Big Implications for School Buses, Too [Updated]

Buried within a sweeping federal transportation bill are provisions that could affect school bus driver requirements, illegal passing enforcement, and even the future role of autonomous technology in pupil transportation.

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Graphic showing an empty school bus interior beside a street map, with bold text reading “What’s Behind Industry Inefficiency?” illustrating challenges in school bus routing and transportation efficiency.
News•by News/Media Release•May 29, 2026

'Our Routes Looked Like Spaghetti': Survey Reveals School Bus Routing Struggles

Transfinder's new data reveals how driver shortages, bell schedules, and community demands are limiting school bus routing efficiency nationwide — and what districts are doing.

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Graphic featuring the Zonar logo alongside a blue shield and padlock icon, with text reading “Security Controls and Data Protection Practices Now Validated,” highlighting the company’s SOC 2 certification achievement.
News•by News/Media Release•May 28, 2026

Not Just ‘Trust Us’ Anymore: Zonar Achieves SOC 2 Certification for Data Protection

The independent validation means that Zonar meets high cybersecurity standards to protect customer data across its fleet management platform.

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Row of yellow school buses parked in a lot, lined up bumper-to-bumper with mirrors extended, photographed outdoors in daylight with trees and buildings in the background.
Articles•by Amanda Huggett•May 28, 2026

The 20 Largest School Bus Contractors in 2026

See which private school transportation providers made the list of the largest contractors in 2026, with location, fleet sizes, district contracts, and number of students served.

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Articles•by Amanda Huggett•May 28, 2026

School Bus Contracting in 2026: Fleet, Fuel, and Workforce Trends

Shifting fuel strategies, evolving workforce pressures, rising costs, and growing technology adoption define today’s transportation providers. Here’s what the data reveals about key issues shaping the contractor industry.

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Group of Thomas Built Buses executives, employees, and award recipients pose onstage during an awards ceremony beneath a large Thomas Built Buses sign, with one woman holding a glass trophy at center stage.
News•by News/Media Release•May 27, 2026

Thomas Built Buses Names Carolina Thomas 2025 Dealer of the Year

The North Carolina-based Thomas dealership is recognized for the second time for its customer support, operational excellence, and industry commitment, as other top-performing dealers were celebrated.

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Two First Student drivers walking in front of school buses with a Teamsters logo in the foreground.
News•by Staff and News Reports•May 27, 2026

96 Teamsters Locals Ratify Five-Year National Contract with First Student

The agreement covers more than 22,000 school bus workers nationwide, delivering stronger retirement benefits, expanded leave protections, and new safeguards for onboard bus surveillance technology.

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Articles•by Elora Haynes•May 25, 2026

How Does Military Logistics Experience Help Keep Students Moving Safely?

See how Army veteran Tracy Voigt went from coordinating construction and logistics in Afghanistan to leading school transportation operations in Minnesota in this National Military Appreciation Month profile.

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