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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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News•by Sadiah Thompson •June 15, 2021

Philadelphia District Seeks Transition to Gasoline, Electric School Buses

The School District of Philadelphia is making strides to transition from an all-diesel fleet by purchasing a total of 16 gasoline-powered buses from IC Bus and five electric buses from The Lion Electric Co.

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Articles•June 11, 2021

Deal Making 101: Choosing the Right Battles is Key to Winning the War

Focusing on material deal points, sticking to the end goal but being flexible on the means to get there, and determining whether a “battle” is even necessary at all are three effective strategies for successfully closing a transaction.

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News•June 7, 2021

STA Launches Electric School Bus Pilot Program, Appoints Leader

Ronald Halley has been tapped to lead STA's rollout of an electric vehicle pilot program as the company starts work in select markets on the East and West coasts.

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Statistics•June 7, 2021

Contractors Survey 2021

Almost half of respondents described their shortage as “severe” or “desperate.” About one-third said they are receiving federal funds to help with pandemic-related safety measures and retain drivers.

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News•June 3, 2021

Driving Force Releases Driver Recruitment/Retention Toolkit

Driving Force was created to help the entire industry and companies of all sizes to attract and retain drivers.

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Articles•by Staff•June 1, 2021

6 Ways to Find a Mentor

Pinpointing what you want help accomplishing, networking inside and outside your industry, and seeking someone you admire who will push you are key to bolstering your career with a mentor.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•May 28, 2021

National Pupil Transportation Associations Make Changes to Conference Plans

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services reassesses details, will change location. The National Association for Pupil Transportation pivots to a series of events, starting in Texas in October.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•May 26, 2021

New School Bus Driver-Founded Company Offers Training to Expedite Licensing

Indiana-based Student Transport aims to reduce the timeline to prepare new drivers for the CDL test to acquire their Class B License to two or three weeks.

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News•May 21, 2021

Thomas Built Buses Sponsors NASCAR Driver in Cup Series Race

The OEM is sponsoring NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski. He will drive the No. 2 Thomas Built Buses Ford Mustang.

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News•May 21, 2021

Enter School Bus Fleet’s 2021 Photo Contest

Three winners will each receive a $100 cash prize. Entries must be received by June 30.

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