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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.

Zum Secures Continued Financing Support for School Bus Expansion

Generate Private Credit has financed approximately $75 million in school bus deployments across three states, supporting more than 500 buses as Zum expands across the county.

Collage of NAPT ACTS 2026 highlights, including a speaker at the podium, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, attendees networking, and exhibitors demonstrating technology on the trade show floor.

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Inside NAPT ACTS 2026: Highlights from Louisville

School Bus Fleet’s The Route video thumbnail featuring host Amanda Huggett and guest Sam Freshner, with the headline “Beyond Discipline: A Different Approach to Student Behavior on the School Bus.” Sponsored by IC Bus.

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Beyond Discipline: A Different Approach to Student Behavior on the Bus

School Bus Fleet’s The Route podcast thumbnail featuring host Amanda Huggett and guest Sam Freshner, with the headline “A Different Approach to Student Behavior on the School Bus” over a yellow school bus background.

A Dean of Transportation's Different Approach to Student Behavior on the School Bus

News•September 13, 2021

Routing Specialist Recognized by Texas Association for Pupil Transportation

These days, when Valerie Blaha isn’t busy planning routes for special-needs students in the Spring (Texas) Independent School District, she’s back behind the wheel of a bus.

Photo Galleries•September 13, 2021

PHOTOS: Missouri School Bus Driver Pays Tribute to Fallen Marine

Markie Bibb, who drives for the Fort Zumwalt (Mo.) School District, displays a sign in memory of Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz. Schmitz, a Marine with the 1st Division, was among those killed in a terror attack outside the Kabul airport in August. He was a 2019 graduate of Fort Zumwalt South High School.

Articles•by Sadiah Thompson •September 13, 2021

Paul Vellani Delivers Service Beyond the Status Quo

The president of VAT Inc. shows how going above and beyond what student transportation contracts require can set the foundation for long-term, team-oriented success.

Videos•by Staff•September 13, 2021

Kentucky School Bus Drivers Share Their Passion

In "Driven to Serve," Fayette County (Ky.) Public Schools drivers discuss why they love their jobs, and why others should too.

News•by Wes Platt•September 10, 2021

New York's Morelle Seeks CDL Waiver for School Bus Drivers

U.S. Rep. Joseph Morelle (D-N.Y.) makes the request in a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

News•September 9, 2021

Nominate a Great School Transportation Director

Know an exemplary school transportation director who deserves recognition? School Bus Fleet is accepting nominations for our Administrator of the Year award.

News•by Wes Platt•September 8, 2021

NASDPTS Cancels 2021 Conference

Concerns about the COVID pandemic prompt organization leaders to end plans for the November event near Washington, D.C.

News•September 4, 2021

Radulescu Named Blue Bird Chief Financial Officer

Razvan Radulescu, who starts Oct. 1, joins Blue Bird with more than 20 years of financial and operating experience at Daimler Trucks.

News•September 3, 2021

Switzer-Carty Transportation Acquires Ontario Transportation Company

Dunn The Mover, started as a moving company 84 years ago, is based in Fort Erie, Ontario.

News•September 2, 2021

Ensign Named President of Proterra Transit

A U.S. Army veteran and former executive of Honeywell International and Tesla Motors, Ensign’s track record includes leading global operations for 42 factories in 15 countries and managing the supporting supply chains.