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We’re searching for the next generation of leaders making an impact across the K-12 student transportation industry to recognize as SBF’s 2027 Trailblazers. Nominations are open now!
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We’re searching for the next generation of leaders making an impact across the K-12 student transportation industry to recognize as SBF’s 2027 Trailblazers. Nominations are open now!
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New funding and national research highlight student transportation challenges as Zum looks to scale its Connected Mobility Experience platform nationwide.
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The certification validates expertise in complex vehicle technology installations, making it the first fleet video solutions provider to achieve the milestone.
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Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most practical tools in today’s transportation office. Here’s how it is improving parent communication, board reporting, training development, and overall efficiency — without replacing professional judgment.
Read More →North Clackamas Schools' Kathy Calkins shares how positivity, relationships, and hands-on leadership transforms teams in this episode of The Route.
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Covering 38 routes on a Friday afternoon. Buses idling while routes overlap. Parents calling nonstop about late arrivals. Sound familiar? This whitepaper explores how district transportation leaders solved these exact problems — and what measurable results followed.
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Lyndon Lie joins the team to oversee engineering innovation and growth amid the Micro Bird expansion.
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The new RideIQ feature automates invoice grouping by funding source, reducing manual work and improving transparency for school transportation teams.
Read More →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.
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Lafourche Parish Schools will implement First Student’s Fleet-as-a-Service model for 115 buses, shifting maintenance and operations on-site ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
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Snag your summer prep checklist for school transportation directors, plus 40 training topic ideas to bring to your team.
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