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Videos

Passion, Purpose, and Positivity: Lessons from an Award-Winning Transportation Leader

From bus driver to SBF’s Administrator of the Year, Oregon’s Kathy Calkins shares how positivity, relationships, and hands-on leadership transforms teams. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.

Transportation Drives Student Outcomes and Access

Technician using a laptop to diagnose and service a school bus engine, highlighting fleet maintenance technology and transportation operations.

News

Paper Routes Get an Upgrade: Louisiana District Turns to New Service Model

Graphic promoting “40 Ideas for Your Next In-Service Training,” featuring photos of school transportation training activities including wheelchair securement practice, a bus safety demonstration, and maintenance inspection beside a yellow school bus, with School Bus Fleet branding.

Articles

In-Service Planning Made Easier: Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Start

News•December 22, 2020

Editor's Picks 2020: Videos of the Year

A clever song about one school bus driver's daily experiences and a student's community service video about illegal school bus passing were a couple of School Bus Fleet's web highlights in 2020.

News•by Nicole Schlosser•December 22, 2020

What Will 2021 Bring? School Transportation Leaders Weigh In

Student transportation professionals anticipate more virtual interaction, drivers continuing to keep even cleaner buses, and staff applying their well-honed problem-solving skills.

News•December 22, 2020

Editor's Picks 2020: Photo Galleries of the Year

Among School Bus Fleet’s standout web content in 2020 were two photo galleries showcasing the winner's of SBF's annual photo contest and unusual shots of pupil transportation operations during COVID-19.

News•by Staff•December 18, 2020

Relief Extended for License Delays due to COVID Disruptions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its COVID-19 emergency waiver of commercial drivers’ licenses, learners permits, and medical certificate requirements.

Photo Galleries•by Nicole Schlosser•December 18, 2020

PHOTOS: Pupil Transporters Share Holiday Spirit

Operations nationwide get creative this season amid pandemic restrictions, with decorated buses and trees, virtual student participation in a parade, and story time with "Santa."

News•December 17, 2020

Navistar Brings Commercial Business Under Single Exec

Navistar has restructured its commercial business into one integrated organization responsible for selling and servicing International trucks, IC Bus vehicles and Navistar’s aftersales products and services.

News•by Deborah Lockridge•December 15, 2020

Pete Buttigieg to Get DOT Secretary Nomination

President-Elect Joe Biden is planning to nominate former presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg to head the transportation department, according to published reports.

News•December 11, 2020

Thomas Built Buses Awarded Sourcewell Contract to Simplify Bidding Process

The partnership with Sourcewell will allow educational, governmental, or nonprofit organizations competitive buying agreements on new school buses from Thomas Built Buses.

News•December 9, 2020

North Carolina District Adopts Suite of School Bus Safety, Fleet Tracking Solutions

Iredell-Statesville School District will use CalAmp’s Bus Guardian to safeguard against COVID-19 and the Here Comes the Bus app for fleet tracking and student safety.

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